{"id":23765,"date":"2026-04-16T20:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/news\/cagliari-calcio-set-for-tst-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T22:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:23:11","slug":"cagliari-calcio-set-for-tst-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/en\/news\/cagliari-calcio-set-for-tst-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cagliari Calcio set for TST 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cagliari Calcio is pleased to announce its participation in the TST \u2013 The Soccer Tournament 2026, a prestigious international 7-a-side competition scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 1 in Cary, North Carolina (USA). For the Rossobl\u00f9, this marks a third consecutive appearance in an event that continues to grow in stature and relevance within the global sports and entertainment landscape. <\/p>\n\n<p>A high-profile tournament bringing together top-level teams from around the world, TST stands out for its innovative format, highlighted by the \u201cTarget Score Time\u201d: dynamic extra-time periods in which, every three minutes, each team removes one player until the winning goal is scored\u2014potentially reaching a 2v2 scenario\u2014enhancing spectacle, intensity, and excitement in a unique blend of football and entertainment, true to the American style.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>TWO ICONS: THE FIRST NAMES REVEALED! <br\/><\/strong>Through a video released on its official channels, the Club has unveiled the first players set to take part: two iconic figures in Rossobl\u00f9 history, Andrea Cossu and Marco Sau. Born in 1980, Cossu is one of Sardinia\u2019s finest talents, a key figure for Cagliari from 2008 to 2018 (257 appearances, 12 goals, 59 assists), becoming a symbol both on and off the pitch thanks to his technical quality and deep connection to the Club, also earning caps with the Italian national team. A shared path with Sau, born in 1987, a prolific forward combining goal-scoring instinct with technical ability, showcased throughout a long career that found its core at Cagliari\u2014first in the Youth Sector and then in the First Team (202 appearances, 49 goals, 21 assists between 2012 and 2019).    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-2048x1536.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-10x7.webp 10w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-20x15.webp 20w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-960x720.webp 960w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1280x960.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1440x1080.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0Z5A3134-1920x1440.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>A shared path with Sau, born in 1987, a prolific forward combining goal-scoring instinct with technical ability, showcased throughout a long career that found its core at Cagliari\u2014first in the Youth Sector and then in the First Team (202 appearances, 49 goals, 21 assists between 2012 and 2019).  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALL<\/strong><br\/>Cagliari\u2019s participation is part of a structured internationalization strategy involving every area of the Club\u2014from on-field performance to brand activities, as well as the development of key assets and global relationships. A forward-looking project aimed at strengthening the Club\u2019s presence beyond national borders while promoting Sardinia as a destination of excellence, identity, and passion. Alongside the sporting challenge, the experience in the United States once again represents a valuable cultural and networking opportunity. The tournament village at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary will serve as a hub for fans and football enthusiasts from across the globe. Through activities, entertainment, and shared experiences, Cagliari will bring its colors, its history, and the unique identity of Sardinia overseas.    <\/p>\n\n<p>A journey that goes far beyond competition: it is about openness, exchange, and growth. An opportunity to connect with the global Rossobl\u00f9 community and continue building new bridges toward the future.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The Club will be supported in this journey by its partners: Reach Aut, Meridian, Palazzo Tirso, Delta Airlines and Sarda Tellus. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>See you soon, States.<\/p>\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Cagliari Calcio set for TST 2026: third consecutive appearance in the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Cagliari Calcio is pleased to announce its participation in the TST \u2013 The Soccer Tournament 2026, a prestigious international 7-a-side competition scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 1 in Cary, North Carolina (USA). For the Rossobl\u00f9, this marks a third consecutive appearance in an event that continues to grow in stature and relevance within the global sports and entertainment landscape. <\/p>\n\n<p>A high-profile tournament bringing together top-level teams from around the world, TST stands out for its innovative format, highlighted by the \u201cTarget Score Time\u201d: dynamic extra-time periods in which, every three minutes, each team removes one player until the winning goal is scored\u2014potentially reaching a 2v2 scenario\u2014enhancing spectacle, intensity, and excitement in a unique blend of football and entertainment, true to the American style.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>TWO ICONS: THE FIRST NAMES REVEALED!<\/strong><br\/>Through a video released on its official channels, the Club has unveiled the first players set to take part: two iconic figures in Rossobl\u00f9 history, Andrea Cossu and Marco Sau. Born in 1980, Cossu is one of Sardinia\u2019s finest talents, a key figure for Cagliari from 2008 to 2018 (257 appearances, 12 goals, 59 assists), becoming a symbol both on and off the pitch thanks to his technical quality and deep connection to the Club, also earning caps with the Italian national team. <\/p>\n\n<p>A shared path with Sau, born in 1987, a prolific forward combining goal-scoring instinct with technical ability, showcased throughout a long career that found its core at Cagliari\u2014first in the Youth Sector and then in the First Team (202 appearances, 49 goals, 21 assists between 2012 and 2019).<\/p>\n\n<p>Further names will be announced in the coming weeks, with fans invited to follow the Club\u2019s official channels to discover all updates and squad details ahead of departure.<\/p>\n\n<p>Among the new features of the 2026 edition is Cagliari Calcio\u2019s participation in the Cary Cup, the youth tournament running alongside the main competition. Supported this year by the U.S. Soccer Federation, TST also represents the final major soccer event hosted in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering a strategic and high-impact international stage. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALL<\/strong><br\/>Cagliari\u2019s participation is part of a structured internationalization strategy involving every area of the Club\u2014from on-field performance to brand activities, as well as the development of key assets and global relationships. A forward-looking project aimed at strengthening the Club\u2019s presence beyond national borders while promoting Sardinia as a destination of excellence, identity, and passion. <\/p>\n\n<p>Alongside the sporting challenge, the experience in the United States once again represents a valuable cultural and networking opportunity. The tournament village at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary will serve as a hub for fans and football enthusiasts from across the globe. Through activities, entertainment, and shared experiences, Cagliari will bring its colors, its history, and the unique identity of Sardinia overseas.  <\/p>\n\n<p>A journey that goes far beyond competition: it is about openness, exchange, and growth. An opportunity to connect with the global Rossobl\u00f9 community and continue building new bridges toward the future. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The Club will be supported in this journey by its partners: Reach Aut, Meridian, Palazzo Tirso, Delta Airlines and Sarda Tellus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>See you soon, States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":23752,"template":"","tags":[],"news_cat":[276,278,277],"class_list":["post-23765","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_cat-latest-news","news_cat-new-in","news_cat-rossoblu-world"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cagliari Calcio set for TST 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Il Cagliari Calcio \u00e8 lieto di annunciare la propria partecipazione al TST - The Soccer Tournament 2026 in North Carolina\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/en\/news\/cagliari-calcio-set-for-tst-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cagliari Calcio set for TST 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Il Cagliari Calcio \u00e8 lieto di annunciare la propria partecipazione al TST - 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