Key dates for the 2026 tournament

Now! – Applications open​

4th May 2026 – Applications close

31st May 2026 – International Clearance to be submitted

31st May 2026 – Travel arrangements submitted

24th/25th July 2026 – Travel to Oslo

25th July 2026 (evening) - Pre-tournament referees’ and observers’ meeting

26th July 2026 – Group games begin

29th July 2026 - Knock-out games begin

31st July 2026 - small sided finals and 11-a-side quarters/semis

1st August 2026– 11 a-side finals

2nd August 2026– Travel home