Tournement
I edition of the Zares Cup 2025
#THE ZAR OF
THE GAME
Our passion for soccer has allowed us to innovate a high-level, world-class competition program to inspire new talents of all ages. With Zares Sports behind soccer, your dreams become increasingly a reality.
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Categories
Zares Cup
2025
U9
8 YEARS OLD
2016/2017
U13
12 YEARS OLD
2012/2013
U13F
12 YEARS OLD
2012/2013
Friday 07
Opening Day,
Surprises and Skill Cup
SATURDAY 08
Start of Group Stage
SUNDAY 09
Elimination Phase
Awards and Closing of the Event
STADIUM NUMBER 1 AND 2
STADIUM NUMBER 3
MAIN STADIUM
VIP AREA
Logistic area
MORE INFORMATION
SKILLS COMPETITION
DATE: November 7, 2025
Opening Day: Competition of Skills, Technique, Strength, Intelligence and Teamwork.
The winner will be announced before the main competition.
COMPETITION FORMAT
Surprise
COSMOS GALAXY COMPETITION
DATE: November 8 and 9, 2025
“Elite” Championship of the Cosmos Tournament – group stage, knockout stage and Cosmos Final.
Teams that do not qualify from the group stage for the Cosmos competition will play in the Galaxy “Sub-Elite” Championship, using the same criteria as the Cosmos Tournament.
COMPETITION FORMAT
U9 category
GROUP STAGE
2 HALF OF 30 MINUTES
KNOCKOUT STAGE
2 HALF OF 30 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
FINALS
2 HALVES OF 35 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
U13 category
GROUP STAGE
2 HALF OF 25 MINUTES
KNOCKOUT STAGE
2 HALF OF 30 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
FINALS
2 HALVES OF 35 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
U13f category
GROUP STAGE
1 HALF OF 25 MINUTES
KNOCKOUT STAGE
1 HALF OF 25 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
FINALS
2 HALVES OF 20 MINUTES
IN CASE OF A DRAW, DIRECT PENALTY SHOOTOUT
THE ZARES CUP
100 Teams
1200 Athletes
Around 220 Matches
1 Professional Stadium + 2 Pitches
3 Days of Full Matches
7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a-side Games
ROAD TO GLORY
Groups of five/six teams will be formed (each group will include one Elite team), competing in a round-robin format. The top two teams and the best 3rd-place team qualify for the Cosmos Elite phase. The remaining three teams move on to the Sub-Elite Galaxy phase, which follows a knockout format. All participants will play at least 5 matches.
Individual Awards:
Best Player of the Tournament
Top Scorer
Best Goalkeeper
Fair Play
Best Fan Base
Team Awards:
3rd Place
Runner-up
Champion
COVERAGE
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Official Federation Referees
Private Accident Insurance
All Matches Broadcast Live on YouTube
Mobile App for Real-Time Scores and Standings
Medals & Diplomas for All Participants
Mixed Zone for Interviews on Social Media & TV
Unique Opportunity to Be Seen by Top Scouts in Europe
Support Team Throughout the Entire Tournament
Accommodation, Meals, Hotel, Snacks, Transport & Flights available. (Not applicable to all participants; please check your participation conditions.)
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HOW TO REACH OUT
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It’s how we built our success. If you’ve got something to say,
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Now’s your chance…
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