Mundialito 2026

A Culture-Driven Soccer Experience

Play Soccer.
Absorb Culture.
Make Lasting Memories.

Mundialito ⎯ “The Little World Cup” ⎯ is the largest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament. Over 1,000 former participants have gone on to play professionally. It’s where passion meets purpose, and the language is soccer.

Dates: March 28 ⎼ April 5, 2026
Location: Costa Daurada (Cambrils), Spain
Eligibility: Boys (2012⎼2018), Girls (2012⎼2015)

Selection Process

  • Attend an XR Camp: All players must participate in on of our official XR Summer & Winter Camps.

  • Receive a Top Evaluation: Players are selected based on skill, attitude, and coachability.

  • Compete at a High Level: Must play in a top division league or national/regional platform.

  • Display Discipline & Determination: We look for serious players with focus, commitment, and passion for international competition.

Age Groups & Format

Boys
2014⎼2018 → 7v7
2012⎼013 →11v11

Girls
2014/2015 → 7v7
2012/2013 → 11v11

Experience Mundialito

Included:

  • 4+ games vs international teams (up to 6 total)

  • 8 nights in a 4-star beachfront hotel

  • All-you-can-eat buffet meals (3/day)

  • Round-trip airport transportation (Barcelona)

  • Transport to tournament events

  • Player medical insurance

Player Kit:

  • 2 Game Jerseys, 2 Shorts, 2 Socks

  • Training Jersey, Warm-Up Jacket, Long Pants

Note: Airfare is not included.

Player Chaperone & Family Guests

  • All players must be accompanied by a chaperone aged 18 older.

  • Families may add as many guests as they’d like⎼siblings, grandparents, and extended family are all welcome.

  • All guests will stay at the same hotel for ease, comfort, and shared cultural experience.

Itinerary Snapshot

Date

Activity


March 28

Arrival in Barcelona, team buses to tournament site, hotel check-in


March 29 ⎼ April 1

Group Stage Matches


April 2 ⎼ April 3

Playoffs


April 4

Tournament Finals


April 5

Departure Day


Optional activity: possibly professional game attendance

FAQ

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  • The rosters comprise players from different US states/regions and international Spanish players. We aim to prepare the players for an immersion experience by introducing them to other athletes worldwide.

  • Players who attend XR Soccer training summer and winter camps are evaluated for attendance to Madrid. Sometimes, a tryout can be scheduled for evaluation upon request. Some players may be observed at their club if further evaluation is required.

  • Coaching staff is selected from professional Spanish academies and programs based in Spain.

  • Because teams are formed with kids from all over the USA and Spain, having training sessions beforehand is extremely rare due to logistics.

  • There is no limit to the number of family members who would like to attend Mundialito with their player. We say the more, the merrier! We require one chaperone, but encourage more!

  • All teams are comprised of players of the same gender.

  • We do not provide a list of invitees and rosters are released when we are closer to the trip.

    We want this experience to be based on your own personal desire to attend and experience the culture.

  • Airfare is not included in the price and is the responsibility of the players and their families. We recommend flying in before 1 p.m. on April 12th, as we will provide a meeting point at the Barcelona airport with bus transportation leaving at 3 p.m.

    Bus transportation is also provided for return flights and will be finalized closer to the tournament.

  • All participants should plan to arrive in Barcelona no later than 2:00 PM on arrival day. Group transportation is included only for flights that arrive before 2:00 PM.

    Important: XR Soccer will provide group transportation only within the designated arrival window. If you arrive after 2:00 PM, you will be responsible for arranging and covering the cost of your own ground transportation to the team hotel or meeting point.

  • We work with the tournament to get premier hotels for our players and their families. The hotels will be finalized in February or early March.

  • The players will either have morning or afternoon games. In both circumstances, they will have breakfast with the team, attend their match, have a light training session before or after their game, and have lunch with their teammates. After that, they will be dismissed to spend time with their families.

  • No. Players and families must stay at the recommended hotels to maintain team cohesion and ease logistics.

  • The uniform is included in the price and consists of two jerseys, two shorts, two game socks, a training top, and a warm-up jacket and pants. Extra items are available for purchase.

  • Players trade pins and jerseys throughout the tournament. If your child wishes to participate in exchanges, please bring a few jerseys from home. The pins are available for $2, and we recommend buying 10-20 to trade.

  • While the risk of Mundialito being canceled is low (unless we have another pandemic), the tournament will refund 70% of your funds in the event of a cancellation. Once we receive the refund, we will get it back to you quickly. Families are welcome to seek additional trip insurance at their discretion.

  • See our Terms of Service and Refund Policy for complete details.

Want to be considered for Mundialito 2026?

  • "We wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible experience you created during the tournament for our son and our entire family. It was truly unforgettable, and we are so grateful for the opportunity our son had to play alongside – and compete against – such talented kids from around the world. He had an amazing time throughout the week, and bringing home the Silver Cup with the 2014 XR boys made it all the more special. One of his favorite memories was scoring in the finals against Brazil and exchanging jerseys with their team afterward — moments like these will stay with him forever."

    2014 Boy Parent

  • “Mundialito is a true showcase of soccer culture in Europe. Amazing experience. My favorite experience was to get to meet people from around the world coming together for the love of the game. The atmosphere was incredible!”

  • “The Mundialito Tournament meant having an opportunity to play and learn from the best. Now, I look at futbol now with more intensity, want to improve and play like Barcelona and Levante. Playing against Barcelona was the best moment for me! It opens your eyes to the skill level that is outside of the USA and it was so fun!”

  • “It was the best soccer and cultural experience I have had. We played teams from all over the world and saw different distinct styles in an atmosphere similar to a professional game. Going forward, we will continue to foster the love of the game so he continues to work to improve.”