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Soccer Cup Day / Mini World Cup Tournament

Mini World Cup Tournament

Children play a small-sided soccer tournament with teams representing different countries.

How to run it

  1. Set up several small fields with cones and mini goals.
  2. Split children into teams of four or five, each choosing a country.
  3. Run short games in a round-robin.
  4. Finish with a final and a celebration for every team.

You will need

  • soccer balls
  • cones
  • mini goals
  • coloured bibs
Make it easier or harderUse larger goals and no keepers for younger children; older children can referee.
SafetyProvide water, shade and sunscreen and keep spectators back from the fields.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Team sport builds fitness, fair play and learning about other countries.

Fits these theme days

Soccer Cup DayAround the World DayGames Carnival DayTeamwork Day

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