We are very pleased to announce that this coming summer, in partnership with YeloDrive, we are organizing the Yelo Cup in collaboration with Plan-les-Ouates, Servette FC, and United World Academy.

The Yelo Cup will bring together top academies from Europe and the Middle East for an unforgettable football experience. The teams participating in the tournament are:

The event will take place from June 30^th to July 6^th. The tournament will run from July 3^rd to July 5^th. Group stage matches will be held on July 3^rd and 4^th, followed by the knockout rounds on July 5^th. All matches will be held at the Centre Sportif des Cherpines in Plan-les-Ouates.

Through this partnership, a select group of 60 young footballers from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, coming to Geneva for the YeloCup, will benefit from a unique United Nations -led program designed to develop their global awareness, leadership potential, and understanding of key socio-economic challenges.

This initiative reinforces our shared commitment to education, inclusion, and sustainable development — giving these young players the tools to shape a better future. It will also help them open doors, build confidence, and show what’s possible both on and off the pitch.

We are proud to officially join forces with UNCTAD to empower the next generation.

For more information, read here: https://unctad.org/meeting/harnessing-sports-and-linked-sectors-development

We are also excited to announce that the following special guests will be making an appearance during the tournament:

Maxi Lopez

Johann Djourou

We would like to thank all our partners for their support during the Yelo Cup.