Taking place from February 13th to February 22nd, 2025 at the world-class Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar, this years competition promises to showcase some of the brightest young football talent in the world.

The tournament will feature 8 elite teams from top footballing nations, competing for the prestigious Alkass International Cup title. This edition is organized in collaboration with Aspire Academy, Qatar Football Federation (QFA), Aspetar, and key sponsors, reinforcing Qatars commitment to advancing youth football development on a global scale.

Since its inception in 2012 the Alkass International Cup has become one of the premier youth football tournaments in the world. The competition brings together top teams from around the globe, offering young players the chance to showcase their skills and take a step toward professional football. The 10th edition will continue the tournament legacy of discovering future football stars and providing a competitive environment for youth players to shine.

The Al Kass network, which includes Al Kass, Al Kass +, Al Kass HD & Al Kass HD + is an Arabic language satellite sports channel located in Doha, Qatar, which broadcasts 24 hours a day. It covers international sports news and events with a special focus on football in Qatar and the GCC. Al Kass is the official broadcast channel of the Qatar Football Stars League (QSL), Qatar Stars Cup (QSC), The H.H. Emir Cup and the H.A.Soccer Cup, and was the host broadcaster of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. In addition, the network covers other major regional and international sports events including the Gulf Cup and the AFC Champions League. Al Kass is one of the top-rated sports channels in Qatar and the GCC, and the fastest growing sports channel in the Middle East.

Qatar’s culture and heritage has formed the bedrock of its modern society, and provided the foundation for the country’s boundless hospitality, while its music and handicraft traditions are the inspiration of modern artists and artisans.

The government, encouraged by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has embarked upon a multifaceted approach to preserving the nation’s culture and heritage.

The bustle and vitality of age-old souqs has been recreated in Souq Waqif amidst buildings featuring traditional Qatari architecture. Here you will find handicrafts on display as well as traditional foods, fabrics and art.

Qatar Foundation (QF), chaired by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, promotes cultural richness and preservation of the country’s heritage. Libraries, magnificent collections of Arabic writing, calligraphy and art are all being made available for research and public appreciation through QF, the Qatar Museums Authority, and the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage.