Valencia, Red Bull Bragantino Claim Generation adidas Cup Titles

International sides sweep the Under-15 and Under-16 championships at the annual youth soccer tournament.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:48pm

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Spanish club Valencia CF won the Under-15 Generation adidas Cup title for the second time in three years, defeating Seattle Sounders FC 5-0 in the final. In the Under-16 final, Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino edged out FC Copenhagen 1-0 to claim the championship.

Why it matters

The Generation adidas Cup is one of the premier youth soccer tournaments in the world, showcasing some of the top young talent from around the globe. Valencia and Red Bull Bragantino's victories demonstrate the strength of international academies and the continued globalization of the sport.

The details

In the Under-15 final, Valencia built a 2-0 lead by halftime and then pulled away in the second half, scoring three more goals to win 5-0. Iker Albero, Alfonso Calderon, and Ricardo Perez were the goalscorers for the Spanish side. In the Under-16 final, a second-half header by Hugo Alves was the difference as Red Bull Bragantino defeated FC Copenhagen 1-0.

  • The Generation adidas Cup tournament took place in April 2026.
  • The Under-15 final was played on April 4, 2026.
  • The Under-16 final was played on April 5, 2026.

The players

Valencia CF

A professional soccer club based in Valencia, Spain that has won the Generation adidas Cup U-15 title twice in the last three years.

Seattle Sounders FC

A professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington that was the runner-up in the Generation adidas Cup U-15 final.

Red Bull Bragantino

A professional soccer club based in Bragança Paulista, Brazil that won the Generation adidas Cup U-16 title in its first appearance in the tournament.

FC Copenhagen

A professional soccer club based in Copenhagen, Denmark that was the runner-up in the Generation adidas Cup U-16 final.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Generation adidas Cup again is a testament to the hard work of our academy and the quality of young players we have coming through.”

— Ricardo Perez, Valencia CF Player

“To come away with the title in our first Generation adidas Cup is an incredible achievement for our club. The boys showed a lot of heart and determination to get the job done.”

— Hugo Alves, Red Bull Bragantino Player

What’s next

The Generation adidas Cup champions will be invited to participate in additional youth tournaments and showcases over the coming year to continue developing their skills and gaining exposure.

The takeaway

The success of international clubs like Valencia and Red Bull Bragantino at the Generation adidas Cup underscores the global reach and competitiveness of youth soccer, as academies around the world continue to produce top young talent.