The Future Messis and Ronaldos Take the Stage in Antalya

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One of the world's most prestigious children's football organizations, the Junior World Cup Antalya (JWCA), will be 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 football players from 5 continents and 28 countries this year.

The tournament is realized under 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.

Academy 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 Titanic Mardan Stadium.

It is expected that the tournament will make a great contribution to Antalya tourism with the football players and their families participating. The director of the organization, Mert Paflak, said, "JWCA is not just a tournament; it is an unforgettable experience for children and the foundation of international friendships."