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Great stars like Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer, and Rodri took their first international steps in this tournament. Today they shine among the elite, but their story began in competitions like the MIC.  <\/p>\n<p>A world-class tournament<\/p>\n<p>MICFootball is not just a championship; it&#8217;s a unique sporting and human experience:<\/p>\n<h2>Official MIC 2026 program<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1900\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1878\">Tuesday, March 31<\/strong>: Team arrivals<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1924\">Wednesday, April 1<\/strong>: Opening ceremony and Group Stage (Matchday 1)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2025\"><strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1990\">Thursday, April 2<\/strong>: Group Stage (Matchdays 2 and 3)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2064\"><strong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2047\">Friday, April 3<\/strong>: Knockout rounds<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2085\">Saturday, April 4<\/strong>: Final Phase and first finals<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2162\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2140\">Sunday, April 5<\/strong>: Finals and closing ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Costa Brava awaits you at MICFootball 2026<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2442\">MICFootball 2026 is held on the Costa Brava, one of the most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean, where beaches, culture, gastronomy, and proximity to Barcelona turn the tournament into an experience that goes far beyond sport. 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