Lanzarote International Cup crowns its champions after a historic edition

• Sevilla FC won the title in the Infantil category, while Real Betis Balompié did the same in the Alevín and Benjamín categories of the Gold Phase.
• In the Silver Phase, the titles went to San Bartolomé FC in the Infantil category, Veteranos del Pilar in Alevín and CD Inter Fuerteventura in Benjamín.
• The final day included a symbolic action in favor of inclusion, reaffirming the tournament's social and sustainable commitment.

Lanzarote, June 21, 2026. The Lanzarote International Cup came to a close this Sunday with an exciting final day held at the Ciudad Deportiva in Lanzarote, where the final championship matches took place and the trophy presentation ceremony was held, putting the finishing touch on four intense days of competition.

The third edition of the tournament has brought together more than 120 teams in the Benjamín, Alevín and Infantil categories, establishing itself as one of the leading names in international youth football. During these days, the 12 fields distributed throughout all the municipalities of the island They have hosted more than 300 meetings, with the participation of clubs from different parts of Spain and abroad, as well as a prominent representation of the Canary Islands youth system.

The closing day was attended by the president of the Parliament of the Canary Islands, Astrid Pérez; the Vice President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Manuel Domínguez; the Minister of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, Poli Suárez; the vice-president of the Lanzarote Island Council, María Jesús Tovar; the Councillor for Physical Activity and Sports of the Lanzarote Island Council, Juan Monzón; the Councillor for Social Welfare and Inclusion of the Lanzarote Island Council, Marci Acuña; and the mayor of Arrecife, Yonathan de León, as well as other institutional representatives from the island.

Lanzarote International Cup 2026 Winners

In the category Infantil, the podium of the Gold Phase It was made up of Sevilla FC, champion of the tournament, Manchester City, runner-up, and CD Tenerife, who finished in third positionMeanwhile, in the Silver PhaseThe top three finishers were San Bartolomé CF, champion; Charco Atlético Herbania, second; and CD Valeriana, third.

The category Alevín It once again offered a very high level of competition. In the Gold PhaseThe podium was made up of Real Betis Balompié, champion; FC Barcelona, second place; and Valencia CF, third. In the Silver PhaseThe teams that occupied the top positions were Veteranos del Pilar, champion; UD Las Zocas, runner-up; and CD Tinajo, third.

In Benjamín, the largest category and one of the most followed by the public, the Gold Phase concluded Real Betis Balompié as champion, followed by Benfica and Betis Academy Chenet. In the Silver PhaseThe top spots went to CD Inter Fuerteventura, champion; CD Orientación Marítima, second place; and CD Marino, third.

Invest in grassroots football

The Vice President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Manuel DomínguezHe highlighted the regional government's commitment "to promoting physical activity and sport among young people," a commitment that is demonstrated, among other initiatives, by its support for tournaments like the Lanzarote International Cup. He also emphasized the scale of the competition, which brings together leading clubs from across Spain and internationally, allowing participants to "enjoy football, share experiences, and interact with players from around the world." In this regard, he noted that the tournament's growth in recent years demonstrates "why, edition after edition, it continues to earn its place among the leading competitions on the calendar."

For his part, the Sports Councillor, Poli SuárezHe highlighted that the Lanzarote International Cup is a prime example of the current state of sport in the Canary Islands. “More and more competitions are choosing our islands, and more and more organizations, clubs, and government bodies are working together to make them possible,” he noted. He also emphasized the significance of a tournament of this caliber being held on a non-capital island like Lanzarote, demonstrating that sport “continues to grow throughout the archipelago and is creating opportunities in every corner of the Canary Islands to host major sporting events.”

The Vice President of the Lanzarote Island Council, María Jesús Tovar, He affirmed that the Lanzarote International Cup is an event that arrived three years ago “and has stood the test of time given its tremendous growth potential.” “Lanzarote is an island that embraces both sport and tourism, and the Lanzarote International Cup perfectly represents where we come from, where we are, and where we want to go: the union of football with community and teams from all over the world coming together in our seven municipalities,” he added. 

In addition, the vice president offered her warmest congratulations to the organization, “as well as to my colleague Juan Monzón"Councilor for Physical Activity and Sports, for supporting this important event."

Football, values and inclusion

Throughout the competition there has been an atmosphere of camaraderie, respect, coexistence and inclusion, values that have been part of the essence of the Lanzarote International Cup since its beginnings.

The closing day also served to highlight the tournament's social commitment. Volunteers from the association LanzaroTEA and the protagonists of the documentary series My Favorite Place They unfurled an orange banner on the pitch to send a message of support for inclusion, equal opportunities, and visibility of visible and invisible disabilities, as well as neurodiversity. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Adislan, reinforced the Lanzarote International Cup's commitment to accessible sport, open to everyone.

Furthermore, thanks to the collaboration of the Social Welfare and Inclusion Area of the Lanzarote Island Council, this edition has included a Orange Dot, present both at the inauguration and here today, at the Ciudad Deportiva in Lanzarote, to offer guidance and support to people with disabilities or specific needs.

These initiatives complement the various sustainability measures implemented by the Lanzarote International Cup, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Canary Islands Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. These include collaboration with the Arrecife Natura Association, a commitment to sustainable mobility, the use of reusable materials, the promotion of local suppliers, awareness-raising activities on neurodiversity in partnership with LanzaroTEA, and fundraising for social organizations on the island.

This event is made possible thanks to the institutional support of Department of Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Tourism, he Lanzarote Island Council, he Island Sports Service, Lanzarote Tourism, The Centers for Art, Culture and Tourism, as well as the seven municipalities of the island.