When spreadsheets give way to sliding tackles, you
know it’s time for FXCubic’s annual football tradition. Financial firms from around the world are gathered in
Limassol for a football tournament that blurs the line between business rivalry
and sporting camaraderie.
The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament, now in its fourth year, is held at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas and features 16
teams drawn from across the trading and brokerage world.
The exciting soccer sensation, organized by the
fintech specialist FXCubic, brings together top FX industry brands, including
brokers and technology providers, for an evening of fierce but friendly football
competition.
Comments from the Pitch
“When we launched the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament four
years ago, we knew the industry needed a more engaging and entertaining way to
come together,” commented Andreas Georgiou, the Director of Convertico Media and Organizer of the event.
“What began as a simple idea has grown into a highly
anticipated, invite-only event featuring some of the most prestigious brands in
the industry. Each year, it gets bigger and better, and we couldn’t be prouder
of the success and community it has built.”
Third-Place Playoff: Swissquote Vs HF markets
In the Semi-finals, Exness powered past HF Markets with a 5-1 victory, showing sharp finishing and control from start to finish. Their strong run continues as they head into the final with momentum on their side.
In the other semifinal, FXDS stunned Swissquote 4-2, knocking out one of the tournament’s top performers in a high-tempo encounter.
Semi-finals: Exness, Swissquote, HF Markets, and FXDS
The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament quarterfinals lived up
to expectations, with standout performances and surprising scorelines. Exness
defeated Match-Prime 6-3 in a fast-paced clash full of goals and momentum
shifts, securing their place in the semifinals.
Swissquote remained in top form with a solid 2-0 win over
Tickmill, controlling the tempo and keeping a clean sheet. HF Markets advanced after beating Squared Financial 2-0,
showing a strong defensive structure and taking their chances well.
In the final quarterfinal match, FXDS delivered a shock
result, thrashing Equiti 4-0 in one of the round’s most decisive outcomes. With
four teams now through, the semifinal matchups are set to bring even more
intensity as the title comes into view.
Quarterfinals: Match Prime, Swissquote, Squared Financial, Equiti, Exness, Tickmill, HF Markets, and FXDS
After rounds of intense group-stage action, the field has narrowed to eight standout teams set to battle it out in the quarterfinals of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament.
Match-Prime, Swissquote, Squared Financial, Equiti, Exness, Tickmill, HF Markets, and FXDS have all booked their spots in the knockout round.
Fifth Round
Round Five of the tournament saw key teams lock in their spots as group leaders, while others wrapped up their campaigns.
Match-Prime stayed unbeaten with a 3-0 win over FxPro, continuing their dominant run with disciplined defense and clinical finishing. Exness repeated their earlier form with another emphatic 8-0 victory—this time over cTrader— in one of the tournament’s most one-sided scorelines.
Elsewhere, Convertico Media and FXDS shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, with both sides creating chances and refusing to back down.
Equiti edged out HF Markets 1-0 in a tightly contested clash between two top-performing teams, cementing their credentials as serious contenders. With the group stage complete, all eyes now turn to the knockout phase.
Fourth Round
Round Four of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament
brought a mix of dominant wins and tightly contested draws as teams made their
final push before the knockout stage.
Tickmill secured a confident 3-0 victory over FxPro,
bouncing back from earlier results with a strong all-around performance. LP
Prime and cTrader ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing points after a
balanced contest that offered few clear chances.
Convertico Media edged out Scope Markets 2-1, grabbing
a much-needed win thanks to a late goal that sealed the result. Meanwhile, Equiti
continued their impressive form with a 5-1 win over Ingot Brokers.
Third Round of Group Stages
Meanwhile, Round Three of the group stages saw several teams
reinforce their strong starts, while others were left looking for answers.
Match-Prime continued their winning streak with a commanding 4-0 victory over
XS.
Swissquote held off a strong challenge from Exness to win
4-2, maintaining their unbeaten run in an entertaining end-to-end match. Squared Financial and FXDS played out a tense 0-0 draw, with
both sides staying compact and cancelling each other out in midfield.
Additionally, HF Markets dominated again, beating
Pepperstone 6-1 in one of the most one-sided matches of the day. With just one
round left before the knockout phase, frontrunners like Swissquote, HF Markets,
and Match-Prime are starting to emerge.
Second Round
Round Two of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament brought more decisive results as teams looked to gain early momentum. Match-Prime edged past Tickmill 1-0 in a closely fought contest, sealing the win with a single goal that proved enough to separate the sides.
Exness, on the other hand, cruised to a 4-0 win over LP Prime, dominating the match with confident attacking play and solid defense.
FX Dealing Solutions (FXDS) secured a 2-0 victory over Scope Markets, controlling possession and converting key chances to claim their first win.
HF Markets also impressed with a 4-0 win against INGOT Brokers, applying constant pressure and making their mark as early contenders. With two rounds now complete, the competition is heating up as teams fight for a place in the knockout stage.
Opening Round
In the opening round, FxPro and XS played out a goalless
draw, with both teams failing to break the deadlock despite several chances on
either end. Meanwhile, Swissquote delivered the most emphatic win of the day,
sweeping aside cTrader with a commanding 8-0 victory that set the tone for
their campaign.
Elsewhere, Squared Financial overcame a spirited effort from
Convertico Media to win 4-2 in a well-balanced contest that tilted late in
Squared’s favor. In one of the tighter fixtures, Equiti edged Pepperstone 2-1,
sealing the win with a second-half goal after both sides exchanged early
strikes.
Tournament Schedule
|
GROUP A |
GROUP B |
GROUP C |
GROUP D |
|
FxPro Match Prime Tickmill XS |
cTrader Exness LP Prime Swissquote |
Convertico FXDS Scope Markets SquaredFinancial |
Equiti HF Markets Ingot Brokers Pepperstone |
The 16 teams competing in the 2025 tournament are: Convertico
Media, cTrader, Equiti, Exness, FX Dealing Solutions, FxPro, HF Markets, LP
Prime, Match-Prime Liquidity, Pepperstone, Scope Markets, Squared Financial, Swissquote
Capital Markets, Tickmill, and XS.
“Each year, this event grows not only in size but in spirit,” said Wassim Khateeb, CCO at FXCubic. “The tournament gives professionals from across our ecosystem the chance to step away from their desks, connect through sport, and celebrate the values that make this industry great: teamwork, integrity, and drive.”
Last year’s tournament
Last year, Equiti won the competition, clinching the coveted
trophy with a stellar performance against Match Prime. Swissquote emerged third
and produced the top scorer of the tournament, Yannick Makota.
The teams that made it to the Semi-finals were 26 Degrees, Match Prime, Swissquote, and Equiti.
FXCubic is a London-based fintech firm that specializes in low-latency software, high-performance liquidity management systems, and risk intelligence solutions.
When spreadsheets give way to sliding tackles, you
know it’s time for FXCubic’s annual football tradition. Financial firms from around the world are gathered in
Limassol for a football tournament that blurs the line between business rivalry
and sporting camaraderie.
The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament, now in its fourth year, is held at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas and features 16
teams drawn from across the trading and brokerage world.
The exciting soccer sensation, organized by the
fintech specialist FXCubic, brings together top FX industry brands, including
brokers and technology providers, for an evening of fierce but friendly football
competition.
Comments from the Pitch
“When we launched the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament four
years ago, we knew the industry needed a more engaging and entertaining way to
come together,” commented Andreas Georgiou, the Director of Convertico Media and Organizer of the event.
“What began as a simple idea has grown into a highly
anticipated, invite-only event featuring some of the most prestigious brands in
the industry. Each year, it gets bigger and better, and we couldn’t be prouder
of the success and community it has built.”
Third-Place Playoff: Swissquote Vs HF markets
In the Semi-finals, Exness powered past HF Markets with a 5-1 victory, showing sharp finishing and control from start to finish. Their strong run continues as they head into the final with momentum on their side.
In the other semifinal, FXDS stunned Swissquote 4-2, knocking out one of the tournament’s top performers in a high-tempo encounter.
Semi-finals: Exness, Swissquote, HF Markets, and FXDS
The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament quarterfinals lived up
to expectations, with standout performances and surprising scorelines. Exness
defeated Match-Prime 6-3 in a fast-paced clash full of goals and momentum
shifts, securing their place in the semifinals.
Swissquote remained in top form with a solid 2-0 win over
Tickmill, controlling the tempo and keeping a clean sheet. HF Markets advanced after beating Squared Financial 2-0,
showing a strong defensive structure and taking their chances well.
In the final quarterfinal match, FXDS delivered a shock
result, thrashing Equiti 4-0 in one of the round’s most decisive outcomes. With
four teams now through, the semifinal matchups are set to bring even more
intensity as the title comes into view.
Quarterfinals: Match Prime, Swissquote, Squared Financial, Equiti, Exness, Tickmill, HF Markets, and FXDS
After rounds of intense group-stage action, the field has narrowed to eight standout teams set to battle it out in the quarterfinals of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament.
Match-Prime, Swissquote, Squared Financial, Equiti, Exness, Tickmill, HF Markets, and FXDS have all booked their spots in the knockout round.
Fifth Round
Round Five of the tournament saw key teams lock in their spots as group leaders, while others wrapped up their campaigns.
Match-Prime stayed unbeaten with a 3-0 win over FxPro, continuing their dominant run with disciplined defense and clinical finishing. Exness repeated their earlier form with another emphatic 8-0 victory—this time over cTrader— in one of the tournament’s most one-sided scorelines.
Elsewhere, Convertico Media and FXDS shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, with both sides creating chances and refusing to back down.
Equiti edged out HF Markets 1-0 in a tightly contested clash between two top-performing teams, cementing their credentials as serious contenders. With the group stage complete, all eyes now turn to the knockout phase.
Fourth Round
Round Four of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament
brought a mix of dominant wins and tightly contested draws as teams made their
final push before the knockout stage.
Tickmill secured a confident 3-0 victory over FxPro,
bouncing back from earlier results with a strong all-around performance. LP
Prime and cTrader ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing points after a
balanced contest that offered few clear chances.
Convertico Media edged out Scope Markets 2-1, grabbing
a much-needed win thanks to a late goal that sealed the result. Meanwhile, Equiti
continued their impressive form with a 5-1 win over Ingot Brokers.
Third Round of Group Stages
Meanwhile, Round Three of the group stages saw several teams
reinforce their strong starts, while others were left looking for answers.
Match-Prime continued their winning streak with a commanding 4-0 victory over
XS.
Swissquote held off a strong challenge from Exness to win
4-2, maintaining their unbeaten run in an entertaining end-to-end match. Squared Financial and FXDS played out a tense 0-0 draw, with
both sides staying compact and cancelling each other out in midfield.
Additionally, HF Markets dominated again, beating
Pepperstone 6-1 in one of the most one-sided matches of the day. With just one
round left before the knockout phase, frontrunners like Swissquote, HF Markets,
and Match-Prime are starting to emerge.
Second Round
Round Two of the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament brought more decisive results as teams looked to gain early momentum. Match-Prime edged past Tickmill 1-0 in a closely fought contest, sealing the win with a single goal that proved enough to separate the sides.
Exness, on the other hand, cruised to a 4-0 win over LP Prime, dominating the match with confident attacking play and solid defense.
FX Dealing Solutions (FXDS) secured a 2-0 victory over Scope Markets, controlling possession and converting key chances to claim their first win.
HF Markets also impressed with a 4-0 win against INGOT Brokers, applying constant pressure and making their mark as early contenders. With two rounds now complete, the competition is heating up as teams fight for a place in the knockout stage.
Opening Round
In the opening round, FxPro and XS played out a goalless
draw, with both teams failing to break the deadlock despite several chances on
either end. Meanwhile, Swissquote delivered the most emphatic win of the day,
sweeping aside cTrader with a commanding 8-0 victory that set the tone for
their campaign.
Elsewhere, Squared Financial overcame a spirited effort from
Convertico Media to win 4-2 in a well-balanced contest that tilted late in
Squared’s favor. In one of the tighter fixtures, Equiti edged Pepperstone 2-1,
sealing the win with a second-half goal after both sides exchanged early
strikes.
Tournament Schedule
|
GROUP A |
GROUP B |
GROUP C |
GROUP D |
|
FxPro Match Prime Tickmill XS |
cTrader Exness LP Prime Swissquote |
Convertico FXDS Scope Markets SquaredFinancial |
Equiti HF Markets Ingot Brokers Pepperstone |
The 16 teams competing in the 2025 tournament are: Convertico
Media, cTrader, Equiti, Exness, FX Dealing Solutions, FxPro, HF Markets, LP
Prime, Match-Prime Liquidity, Pepperstone, Scope Markets, Squared Financial, Swissquote
Capital Markets, Tickmill, and XS.
“Each year, this event grows not only in size but in spirit,” said Wassim Khateeb, CCO at FXCubic. “The tournament gives professionals from across our ecosystem the chance to step away from their desks, connect through sport, and celebrate the values that make this industry great: teamwork, integrity, and drive.”
Last year’s tournament
Last year, Equiti won the competition, clinching the coveted
trophy with a stellar performance against Match Prime. Swissquote emerged third
and produced the top scorer of the tournament, Yannick Makota.
The teams that made it to the Semi-finals were 26 Degrees, Match Prime, Swissquote, and Equiti.
FXCubic is a London-based fintech firm that specializes in low-latency software, high-performance liquidity management systems, and risk intelligence solutions.
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.
