Overview
- The group stage opened with early results including Mammana FC 1-0 Alto Pasto, Operativo Panda 1-0 Los Pibes de Ciudadela, Montereyes 2-0 Championsli, and penalty shootout wins for Argentina Streamers over La Rosario, RFC over Todo Suela, and Fuerte Apache over Picapiedra after draws.
- The tournament features eight groups of five in a 7v7 setup with two 20‑minute halves in the first phase and 25 minutes in semifinals and final, goals allowed from anywhere on the pitch, and group‑stage ties decided by a three‑kick shootout taken by a single designated player.
- Group winners advance directly to the round of 16, with second‑ and third‑place teams entering a playoff before the knockout rounds continue to the final.
- Organizers set a total prize pool of U$S 350,000 paid in pesos at the official exchange rate, including U$S 25,000 for third and fourth place and U$S 10,000 for fifth through eighth, plus individual awards for best player, goalkeeper and top scorer.
- Barrio squads share the stage with invited stars such as Carlos Tevez (Fuerte Apache), Mauro Zárate, Gonzalo Bergessio, Pablo Mouche, Santiago Silva, Matías Suárez, Leonardo Pisculichi, Cristian Lucchetti, Mariano Pavone, Augusto Fernández, Rubens Sambueza, Leonardo Ulloa, Fabián Cubero and Franco Di Santo.