The four teams from the Reliance Development League for the Next Gen Cup 2024 have now been confirmed. East Bengal, Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC and Muthoot FA will participate in the Next Gen Cup 2024 from India, and will compete against teams from England and South Africa for the title.
The tournament has been organised since 2020 with prominent English youth teams from top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and more featuring in the competition.
Next Gen Cup 2024: RFDL participants confirmed
Here are "The Four Teams" that have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2024 RFDL Tournament 🔥
— IFTWC – Indian Football (@IFTWC) April 27, 2024
Also, they will be representing India in the NextGen Cup 2024, more details to be announced later! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QN988V4WUN
The Under-21 tournament will take place this year as well, and the participants from South Africa and England will be confirmed soon, now that the RFDL has officially found out it’s participants.
The four Indian teams will also play the semifinals of the RFDL between themselves, with both matches set to be played on 14 May 2024.
Defending champions Bengaluru FC will play Punjab FC, while East Bengal will take on Muthoot FA for a spot in the finals. Bengaluru are the current favourites, considering how heavily they have invested in youth development.
Will there be a third place playoff?
Yes, there will be a third place playoff in the RFDL.
