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

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.

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

  • 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

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

  • 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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