Youth teams from four countries are ready to compete in the "TEIJIN U-17 New Generation CUP 2026 in Thailand" held at Mahidol University, Salaya campus.
The stage is set for promising young footballers to showcase their skills at the international under-17 football tournament, "TEIJIN U-17 New Generation CUP 2026 in Thailand," taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at Mahidol University’s football field in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom province. Four youth teams from Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia will compete.
The third edition of the international under-17 football tournament, "TEIJIN U-17 New Generation CUP 2026 in Thailand," will be held from 27–30 August 2026 at Mahidol University’s football field in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom province.
The Japan Dream Football Association (JDFA), driven by Masao Kiba—former professional J.League footballer and current J.League ambassador for Asia—has partnered with Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the main sponsor, to organize the "TEIJIN U-17 New Generation CUP 2026 in Thailand." Now in its third year and officially endorsed by the Football Association of Thailand, last year's champion was Chonburi FC.
This major tournament features top under-17 players from six youth teams across four countries: Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The competition runs from 27–30 August 2026 at Mahidol University’s football field in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom province. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, 30 August 2026, from 12:00 to 13:20, followed by the closing ceremony and awards presentation.
Thailand's representatives include three clubs: Assumption United, Prime FC, and Chonburi FC.
The international teams also consist of three clubs: Takigawa II (Takigawa Daini High School) from Japan, PVF Vietnam from Vietnam, and Persija Jakarta from Indonesia.
Masao Kiba, tournament organizer and president of the Japan Dream Football Association (JDFA), stated, "This competition aims to support young footballers from Japan and ASEAN by providing international competitive opportunities to help develop their skills. It also promotes cross-country exchange through football and encourages athletes' growth both on and off the field. Through these three objectives, we hope the tournament will nurture new football talent and see many players advance to the J.League in Japan in the near future."
Football fans are invited to cheer on the young players from all six teams during the "TEIJIN U-17 New Generation CUP 2026 in Thailand," held from 27–30 August 2026 at Mahidol University football field 1 in Salaya.
Fans can follow the match schedule and more information via the Facebook and Instagram pages "U-17 NGC." Additionally, all matches will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel "U-17 NGC."
The event's sponsors include Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited as the main sponsor, the Football Association of Thailand, and Molten
Thailand (Molten Thailand Co., Ltd.), C.B.TACT Thailand (C.B.TACT Thailand Co., Ltd.), Morishita Jintan (Morishita Jintan Co., Ltd.),
Thonburi United, and Mahidol University. Furthermore,
it also receives patronage from the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and the Japanese Association in Thailand.
Prizes for the tournament include the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Cup for the champion team, along with gold medals; silver medals for second place; and bronze medals for third place. The MVP (Most Valuable Player) award winner will receive the MVP trophy, and the top scorer will be awarded the Top Scorer trophy.