The Football Association of Wales’ prestigious Cymru Cup returns from 20–22 July at the University of South Wales, Treforest, bringing together the country’s most promising Under-14 players as they compete for the opportunity to earn selection for the Cymru Men’s Under-15 national team. All matches will be shown live on Cymru Football TV. Click here to register for free.
Now in its 16th year, the Cymru Cup represents the culmination of the FAW Regional Programme, which provides talented Welsh-eligible players with high-quality development opportunities across North and South Wales.
The tournament features three representative teams. Two squads are selected from players who have participated in the FAW Regional Programme, including Welsh-eligible players registered with English Football League academies, while a third team is selected from the leading players within the FAW National Academi system.
Across three days, the teams will compete in a three-match tournament, providing players with the opportunity to perform in a representative environment and showcase their potential on the national stage.
The Cymru Cup has become an important milestone within the Welsh player pathway, helping identify players for the Cymru Men’s Under-15 programme ahead of this autumn’s UEFA Development Tournament.
Over the past 15 years, the competition has played a significant role in the development of Welsh international footballers. Around 80% of the current Cymru senior men’s squad progressed through the FAW Regional Programme and featured in the Cymru Cup, including established internationals such as Harry Wilson, Brennan Johnson, Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Neco Williams and Jordan James, alongside emerging talents including Ronan Kpakio and Dylan Lawlor.
Where to watch
Supporters, families and clubs will be able to follow this year’s tournament live, with all three Cymru Cup matches free to watch on CymruFootball.TV (sign up required), offering the chance to watch the next generation of Welsh talent as they continue their journey towards representing Cymru.
Fixtures
- 20/07/26 – Team Rodon v Team Ampadu (KO 18:00)
- 21/07/26 – Team Rodon v Team Wilson (KO 12:00)
- 22/07/26 – Team Ampadu v Team Wilson (KO 12:00)
Team Rodon
Archie DARLINGTON (Wrexham), Dominic NASH (Barry Town United), Fletcher JONES (Airbus UK Broughton), Flynn COLLINS (Preston North End), George FIN BENNY (The New Saints), Ianto HICKS (Pontardawe Town), Iestyn MORGAN (Crystal Palace), Jac JONES (The New Saints), Jack WILLIAMS (Blackpool), James MCCARTHY (Barry Town United), Macsen BAKER (Airbus UK Broughton), Patrick KERR (Crystal Palace), Teifi PURCHASE (Pontardawe Town), Thomas WILLIAMS (Flint Town United), Toby DAVIES (Bristol City), Will HEDD-EVANS (Cardiff Met), Will RISHWORTH (The New Saints), William HARDING-PEARS (Flint Town United).
Team Ampadu
Caio EVANS (Cardiff City), Finley MAYOR (Plymouth Argyle), Freddie CARSWELL (Fulham), Gabriel MOYO (Swansea City), Harry WALKER (Wrexham), Jack BREWER (Cardiff City), Jack FIELDING (Blackburn Rovers), Jack KEAR (Cardiff City), Jacob RODERICK (Newport County), Jake ROGERS (Swansea City), James MACFARQUAHAR (Oxford United), Jayden FERGUS (Cardiff City), Josh PARSONS (Chelsea), Louis DAVIES (Shrewsbury Town), Marley POBI (Newport County), Mason WILLIAMS (Exeter City), Rhys WILLIAMS (Cardiff City), Rodrigo MAREGULA (Liverpool), Theo HOSKINS (Bournemouth), Tobias MURRAY (Newport County).
Team Wilson
Aaron SMITH (Everton), Alex BONNICI (Oxford United), Arlo SIMONCINI (Swansea City), Blake PARRIS (Cardiff City), Coby SAKER (Norwich City), Dan CARROLL (Swansea City), Finley BARWELL (Norwich City), Finley THOMAS (Swansea City), Finn HOLBERT (Preston North Wales), Freddie PHILLIPS (Cardiff City), Freddie THATCHER (Plymouth Argyle), Harry HUSBAND (Coventry City), Issac SUMMERHAYES (Cardiff City), Junior NGWENYA (Coventry City), Khyas Parsons (Cardiff City), Leo GENTLES (Rangers), Max WILSON (Southampton), Olly MULLINER (Blackburn Rovers), Oscar BAKER (Swansea City), Thomas WILKINSON (Leeds United).
