We are pleased to announce that GAMBA OSAKA Youth players Kawano Sho and Higuchi Kenshi will be participating in "The Dreams Future Cup 2026," which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, USA from November 27th (Fri) to November 29th (Sun).

This initiative is being implemented based on a football strategic partnership with AFC Ajax (hereinafter referred to as Ajax), utilizing Ajax's international football network. The aim is for academy players to gain experience playing matches overseas, be exposed to world standards, understand their current standing, and further develop by being exposed to different football perspectives and cultures.

The tournament is expected to feature clubs and national teams from North and South America and other regions. Both players will be competing as members of "THE DREAMS FC". They are also scheduled to participate in a training camp starting on November 21st (Saturday).
The winning team of this tournament will be granted the right to participate in the "Future Cup 2027," which will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2027.

◆ About "THE DREAMS FC"
This is an international select team comprised of promising youth players from clubs in Europe, North and Central America, Japan, and other regions. Players from Real Oviedo (Spain), Como 1907 (Italy), LASK (Austria), Club León (Mexico), and others are expected to participate in this tournament. In the group stage, they will face Atlético Nacional (Colombia), River Plate (Argentina), and Cerro Porteño (Paraguay).

[Tournament Overview]
Tournament name: "The Dreams Future Cup 2026"
Event period: November 27th (Fri) - November 29th (Sun)
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Number of participating teams: 8 teams
Tournament format: The teams will be divided into two groups of four for the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, and the winning team will qualify for the "Ajax Future Cup 2027" to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Match duration: 20 minutes per half (5-minute halftime)

[Participating Teams in the Tournament]
River Plate (Argentina)
- Atletico Nacional (Colombia)
Cerro Porteño (Paraguay)
CF Pachuca (Mexico)
Defensor Sporting (Uruguay)
Corinthians (Brazil)
- Chile U-17 National Team (Chile)

Sho Kawano Sho's Profile
■Date of Birth: March 16, 2010 (16 years old)
■Place of birth: Osaka Prefecture
■Position: FW
■Height/Weight: 165cm/59kg
■Dominant foot: Right
■Team history: Shogakuji FC ⇒ GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth

Kenshi Higuchi Kenshi's Profile
■Date of Birth: July 23, 2010 (16 years old)
■Place of birth: Osaka Prefecture
■Position: MF
■Height/Weight: 177cm/64kg
■Dominant foot: Right
■Team history: CAOS FC ⇒ GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth

■ About the GAMBA OSAKA x AFC Ajax Football Strategic Partnership
https://www.gamba-osaka.net/english/news/index/no/16236/

■Seven GAMBA OSAKA Youth players to participate in the Netherlands tour and the 14th "Olympia Future Cup"
https://www.gamba-osaka.net/english/news/index/no/20127/

■ GAMBA OSAKA Youth 13th "Olympia Future Cup"
https://www.gamba-osaka.net/english/news/index/no/18224/