NI Toon bound

NORTHERN Ireland will kick off the defence of their Milk Cup Elite title against Mexico on Monday, July 26.

The local lads will start their campaign against Mexico at the Showgrounds before taking on China two days later at the Riada Stadium in Ballymoney.

Friday, July 30 will see the Elite play-offs for third to sixth place played at the Riada Stadium, with the big final this year taking place at the Ballymena Showgrounds (6pm).

The full list of Elite fixtures are as follows:

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Monday, July 26: Japan v Denmark, Riada Stadium, Ballymoney; N.Ireland v Mexico, Coleraine Showgrounds; USA v China, Ballymena Showgrounds (all 8pm kick-offs).

Wednesday, July 2: China v N.Ireland, Riada Stadium, Ballymoney; Denmark v USA, Coleraine Showgrounds; Mexico v Japan, Ballymena Showgrounds (all 8pm).

Friday, July 30: Milk Cup play-offs - 3/6th Place 2 (11am) and Place 1 (1pm) - both Riada Stadium, Ballymoney. Milk Cup Final at Ballymena Showgrounds, 6pm.