INVINCIBLE CUP 2026 BRNO
Schedule
Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Brno Czech republic | Brno, JM
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INVINCIBLE CUP 2026 BRNOTOURNAMENT VALUES
Participation in the football tournament is driven by sportsmanship and friendship. Every participant will be treated with respect at all times. We strongly condemn all forms of hatred and discrimination and fully support the values of fair play. There is no place for political or extremist ideologies. Any display of support for such ideologies will result in a permanent ban of the team or individual from the tournament.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The tournament is organized with the following goals:
Promoting football;
Strengthening relationships among fans and sharing experiences;
Promoting Brno as a tourist-friendly city across Europe;
Supporting Ukraine and football fans who are currently on the frontlines.
LOCATION AND DATES
The international football tournament INVINCIBLE CUP 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the “Tournament”) will take place in Brno, Czech Republic, from 3rd to 5th July 2026. Final stadium locations will be determined after the registration process is complete and the number of participating teams is confirmed.
COMPETITION SUPERVISION
General supervision and oversight of the tournament will be carried out by the Organizing Committee (OC). Matches will be officiated by amateur and/or professional referees. Teams may be asked to provide a referee if necessary. The OC is responsible for the overall conduct of the competition.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND WINNER DETERMINATION
Participating teams consist of supporters of European and international football national teams and clubs. Amateur teams that share our values are also welcome. All team participation is subject to final approval by the OC. There are no restrictions based on age, gender, etc.
Match durations:
Group stage: 2x20 minutes (straight time)
Quarterfinals and semifinals: 2x25 minutes
Final: 2x30 minutes
If two or more teams finish with equal points in the group stage, rankings will be determined by:
Points in head-to-head matches between the tied teams;
Overall goal difference;
Total goals scored;
Penalty shootout (according to the Laws of the Game).
In the knockout stage, if a match ends in a draw, a penalty shootout will take place immediately without extra time.
TEAM SQUADS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Each team must submit a list of players to the referee no later than 20 minutes before kick-off. Unlimited substitutions are allowed and will follow the standard Laws of the Game.
DISCIPLINE AND PROTESTS
If a match is abandoned due to misconduct by one team, they will forfeit the match 0–3.
If both teams are at fault, both will be penalized with a 0–3 loss.
Players who are sent off are allowed to play in the next match (except in cases of violent conduct or serious incidents – subject to OC review).
Protests must be submitted to the OC within 1 hour after the match.
Protests about referees’ decisions will not be accepted unless they involve obvious booking or dismissal errors.
AWARDS
The winners, runners-up, and both semifinal losers will receive medals (17 per team).
If at least 16 teams participate, a third-place match (2x25 minutes) may be played before the final.
The tournament winner will also receive the official INVINCIBLE CUP 2026 trophy.
Individual awards will be given for:
Best Goalkeeper
Top Goalscorer
Best Player of the Tournament
Fair Play – “People’s Choice” Award
FINANCIAL TERMS
All organizational costs are covered by the OC. Teams are responsible for their travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
Each player must use a consistent shirt number throughout the tournament.
Each team must have at least one full set of matching kits.
In case of kit similarity, the designated away team must change. The referee will make the final decision.
Each team must provide a contact phone number to the OC.
Tournament expenses (pitches, referees, awards, etc.) are covered by registration fees. All surplus funds and voluntary donations will be donated to Taras Churchman’s Invincible Defenders, an organization in Lviv supporting the social reintegration of Ukrainian soldiers through football.
REGISTRATION
Deadline: 31st January 2026
Fee: €150 per team
To register, email: [email protected] to request the registration form.
SPONSORSHIP
Do you share our values and want to become an official partner of the tournament to support a good cause?
Get in touch: [email protected]
DECLARATION OF PARTICIPATION
By taking part in the tournament, all participants confirm they are familiar with and agree to the final tournament rules. The final regulations will be published no later than 30 June 2026, after the final number of teams, stadiums, and match schedule are confirmed.
Marek Fišer
Director, INVINCIBLE CUP 2026
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