PSG youth aim for the 2026 Challenge with two groups | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to place its hopes in the next edition of the Challenge Espoirs, with a group stage running from September 15, 2025, to April 6, 2026. This competition, now featuring two groups of eight teams, will see the top two from each group qualify for the final phase in May 2026.

The 2025-26 edition of the Challenge Espoirs marks a notable evolution with an expanded format featuring two groups of eight teams, intensifying the competition for PSG’s young talents. This extended structure, spanning nearly seven months, will allow Parisian prospects to regularly face a variety of opponents, thereby strengthening their technical and mental preparation.

The stakes are twofold: to provide a platform for the club’s future stars to express themselves, and to aim for qualification to the final phase, which will bring together the best teams in May 2026. In this context, squad management and consistent performance will become crucial, both for players aged 18 to 21 and for the Paris Saint-Germain staff, eager to capitalize on their next generation. This challenge is not just a simple competition, but a true springboard to the elite.

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