The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament is back! Happening in Limassol, the fifth edition brings together companies from across the FX and fintech industry for another round of on-pitch competition.

Held at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas, the event features 16 teams representing brokers, technology providers, and service firms. The tournament follows a structured format, starting with group-stage matches before progressing to the knockout rounds.

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With defending champions Exness back in the lineup alongside former winners and new challengers, this year’s edition set the stage for a highly competitive contest as teams battle for the title.

Second Round

Exness got their title defence properly underway in the second round, beating FXDS 3–1 on Pitch 1 in Group A. FXDS put up a fight and found the net, but Exness showed their quality and control to take all three points and strengthen their position in the group.

In Group B, Ultimate Group produced one of the standout performances of the day with a 5–0 win over INGOT Brokers on Pitch 2. It was a one-sided contest, with Ultimate Group on the front foot from start to finish and never allowing INGOT a way back into the match.

Over in Group C, Swissquote earned a solid 2–0 victory against Finatz on Pitch 3, keeping a clean sheet and taking their chances when it mattered. Group D saw another big scoreline as Paytiko overpowered EC Markets 7–1 on Pitch 4, turning the game into a convincing statement win and putting themselves firmly in the mix in their group.

Opening Round

The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament kicked off with goals flying in from the very first whistle. Star Trader sent out a strong message in Group A, sweeping aside One Royal 8–1 on Pitch 1 in a one-sided opener that immediately put them on top of the group. One Royal now face an uphill battle after such a heavy defeat.

Over in Group B, FxPro and Tickmill played out a much tighter game. Tickmill edged a narrow 1–0 win on Pitch 2, showing good discipline to protect a single-goal lead and bank three important points in a group that looks set to be very competitive.

Group C saw Pepperstone register a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Net Shop on Pitch 3, doing just enough to get over the line in their first outing. In Group D, XS and Equiti delivered the most balanced clash of the opening round, sharing the points in a lively 3–3 draw on Pitch 4.

Match Schedule

Group A kicks off with packed fixtures as StarTrader face OneRoyal and FXDS take on defending champions Exness in the opening clashes. The action continues with OneRoyal meeting FXDS and Exness lining up against StarTrader, before the group wraps up with StarTrader vs FXDS and a headline showdown between OneRoyal and Exness.

Every team will play each other once, setting up a tight battle for the top two spots. Group B features another heavyweight lineup, with FxPro opening against Tickmill and INGOT Brokers facing Ultimate Group.

The momentum builds as Tickmill clash with INGOT Brokers and Ultimate Group go up against FxPro, before the final round of games pits FxPro against INGOT Brokers and Tickmill against Ultimate Group. With established broker brands on all sides, this group promises close scores and few easy points.

In Group C, Pepperstone start against NetShop, while Swissquote meet Finatz in what should be a technically sharp set of matches. The schedule then rotates with NetShop vs Swissquote and Finatz vs Pepperstone, before closing with Pepperstone vs Swissquote and NetShop vs Finatz.

Group D follows a similar round-robin format, with XS facing Equiti and EC Markets meeting Paytiko first, followed by Equiti vs EC Markets and Paytiko vs XS, before finishing on XS vs EC Markets and Equiti vs Paytiko—six games that will decide which teams keep their tournament hopes alive.

Official Group Draw

Last year’s edition

Exness won the 2025 FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament after a strong performance in the final, defeating FXDS to take the title. The victory capped off an impressive run, with Exness showing consistency and control throughout the competition.

FXDS finished in second place after a notable campaign, including a standout semifinal win over Swissquote. Despite falling short in the final, their run to the last match highlighted them as one of the tournament’s strongest teams.

Swissquote secured third place for the second consecutive year, continuing their consistent performances in the event. The team also produced the tournament’s top scorer, Yannick Makota, adding an individual highlight to their overall campaign.