THE FUTURE MESSIS AND RONALDOS ARE TAKING THE STAGE IN ANTALYA
Junior World Cup Antalya (JWCA), one of the world's most prestigious children's football organizations, is being held for the second time in Antalya Belek between April 16-20, 2025. Selectum JWCA 2025 will host more than 300 teams and over 3,000 young footballers from 28 countries across 5 continents this year.
The tournament is being realized with the main sponsorship of Selectum Hotels & Resorts and under the auspices of the Antalya Governorship; in cooperation with the Metropolitan Municipality, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Turkish Tourism Promotion Agency, and the Herkes İçin Spor (Sport for All) Federation.
The infrastructure teams of giant clubs such as Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting Lisbon, and Beşiktaş will also be on the field. The final matches and closing ceremony will take place on April 19 at the Titanic Mardan Stadium.
It is expected that the tournament will also greatly contribute to Antalya tourism with the participating footballers and their families. The organization's director, Mert Paflak, said, "JWCA is not just a tournament; it is an unforgettable experience for children and the foundation of international friendships."