The Mind Behind the Game
A free youth sport conference on mindset, mental performance and wellbeing in sport
What Separates the Good from the Great?
Four elite voices, one honest conversation — 200 seats, free entry. A youth sport conference exploring mindset, mental performance and wellbeing in sport, in Gent on Sunday 20 December 2026.
Day Schedule
8 August 2026
09:00
Gates Open & Team Arrival
Registration, changing rooms open, warm-up available. Club liaisons welcomed by DIALI staff. Squad lists verified.
10:00
Opening Ceremony & First Kick-Off
Official opening, flag parade, simultaneous first matches begin on both pitches.
10:00–13:30
Group Stage — Morning Session
All 12 group stage matches played across both pitches. Each team plays 3 matches of 20 minutes (2×10 min, stopped clock). Every team guaranteed 3 games before break.
13:30–14:30
Lunch Break & Group Stage Results
Catering available on site. Group standings confirmed. Semi-final and play-off matchups announced. Bracket displayed at both pitches.
14:30
Semi-Finals (Simultaneous)
Pitch 1: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B · Pitch 2: 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A. 20 minutes each (stopped clock). Penalty shootout if level.
15:15
5th Place Play-off & 3rd Place Play-off (Simultaneous)
Pitch 1: 3rd Group A vs 3rd Group B (5th place play-off) · Pitch 2: Semi-final Loser 1 vs Semi-final Loser 2 (3rd place play-off).
16:30
🏆 DIALI Cup Grand Final
Both pitches cleared. Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2. All spectators and scouts gathered for the showpiece match of the tournament.
17:30–18:00
Awards Ceremony
Trophy presentation, Player of the Tournament, Best XI, Fair Play Award. Official close of the 1st DIALI International Youth Tournament.
Participating Countries
5 Countries. One Tournament.
🇧🇪Belgium - Confirmed
🇳🇱Netherlands - In Talks
🇫🇷France - In Talks
🇩🇪Germany - Outreach
🇱🇺Luxembourg - Outreach
Tournament Venue
Park Groot Schijn
Address 📍
Ruggeveldlaan 488, 2100 Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium
Pitches ⚽
2 full-size outdoor natural grass pitches available simultaneously throughout the day.
Facilities 🚿
Changing rooms with showers included for all teams. Additional changing rooms available on request
Getting There 🚌
15 minutes from Antwerp Central Station by bus. Parking available on site for team buses and coaches.