The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament ended in style on Friday, with Star Trader lifting the title after a 9–2 win over Exness. The fifth edition brought together companies from across the FX and fintech
industry for another round of on-pitch competition.
Held at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas, the tournament featured
16 teams representing brokers, technology providers, and service firms. It followed a structured format, starting with group-stage matches
before progressing to the knockout stages. Finance Magnates was the official media partner for the event.
Star Trader produced a stunning performance in the finals, overpowering defending champions Exness 9–2 to lift the trophy in style. They turned the final into a statement win and capped off a dominant campaign.
In the third-place play-off, Paytiko signed off on a high note with a 4–2 victory over Swissquote. It was an open, entertaining game, with Paytiko proving more clinical in front of goal to secure a well-deserved spot on the podium. The Golden Boot went to Swissquote for the third year in a row, this time thanks to standout scorer Corentin Imhof.
Things heated up at the FXCubic Mini Football Tournament as the semi-finals delivered two nail-biting clashes. Star Trader and Exness emerged victorious from two thrilling
semi-finals to book their places in the FXCubic Mini Football Tournament final.
Star Trader edged Swissquote 3–2 in a competitive clash.
In the second semi-final, defending champions Exness battled
past an in-form Paytiko side, grinding out a 2–1 win in a tense encounter.
Exness held their nerve when it mattered most, turning key moments their way to
keep their title defence alive and set up a big final against Star
Trader.
Star Trader, Exness, Swissquote, and Paytiko all booked their spots in the semi-finals with commanding quarterfinal wins. Star Trader were especially ruthless, smashing FxPro 5–0 to underline their status as serious contenders for the title.
Exness kept their campaign alive with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tickmill, while Swissquote delivered a confident 3–0 win against Equiti to move through in style. Paytiko completed the last four lineup by seeing off Pepperstone 2–0, turning in a composed performance to secure their semi-final place.
The group stage wrapped up with Star Trader topping Group A and defending champions Exness taking the runner-up spot, keeping their title hopes alive.
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In Group B, FxPro claimed first place thanks to a solid set of results, with Tickmill close behind as runners-up to secure their own ticket to the knockout rounds. Group C was dominated by Swissquote, who finished as group winners, while Pepperstone did enough to take second place and progress.
In Group D, Paytiko emerged as group winners after a strong show, with XS joining them in the next phase after securing the runner-up position.
Round 4 served up some big results across all four pitches. In Group A, Star Trader pulled off a statement win by beating defending champions Exness 3–0 on Pitch 1, showing real sharpness in attack and keeping things tight at the back.
In Group B, FxPro got their campaign back on track with a solid 2–0 victory over Ultimate Group on Pitch 2. They controlled the game well, took their chances, and never really looked in danger once they went in front.
Pepperstone edged a tight Group C clash, squeezing past Finatz 1–0 on Pitch 3 in a game decided by fine margins. Over in Group D, Paytiko continued their strong form with a convincing 4–1 win over XS on Pitch 4, turning pressure into goals and making another clear statement in the group.
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Third Round
The Third round brought tighter battles and a couple of big statements across the groups. In Group A, OneRoyal and FXDS cancelled each other out in a goalless 0–0 draw on Pitch 1, with both sides unable to find the breakthrough despite sharing the points.
Group B followed a similar script as Tickmill and INGOT Brokers also played out a 0–0 stalemate on Pitch 2, in a match where defences stayed on top from start to finish. Group C, however, was all about Swissquote’s firepower.
They swept aside NetShop 6–0 on Pitch 3, delivering one of the most convincing wins of the round and firmly underlining their ambitions in the tournament.
In Group D, Equiti got the job done with a controlled 2–0 victory over EC Markets on Pitch 4. They kept things solid at the back, took their chances when they arrived, and collected an important win to keep their campaign moving in the right direction.
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
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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The stage is set for the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament
The Ultimate Group team
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.
The FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament ended in style on Friday, with Star Trader lifting the title after a 9–2 win over Exness. The fifth edition brought together companies from across the FX and fintech
industry for another round of on-pitch competition.
Held at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas, the tournament featured
16 teams representing brokers, technology providers, and service firms. It followed a structured format, starting with group-stage matches
before progressing to the knockout stages. Finance Magnates was the official media partner for the event.
Star Trader produced a stunning performance in the finals, overpowering defending champions Exness 9–2 to lift the trophy in style. They turned the final into a statement win and capped off a dominant campaign.
In the third-place play-off, Paytiko signed off on a high note with a 4–2 victory over Swissquote. It was an open, entertaining game, with Paytiko proving more clinical in front of goal to secure a well-deserved spot on the podium. The Golden Boot went to Swissquote for the third year in a row, this time thanks to standout scorer Corentin Imhof.
Things heated up at the FXCubic Mini Football Tournament as the semi-finals delivered two nail-biting clashes. Star Trader and Exness emerged victorious from two thrilling
semi-finals to book their places in the FXCubic Mini Football Tournament final.
Star Trader edged Swissquote 3–2 in a competitive clash.
In the second semi-final, defending champions Exness battled
past an in-form Paytiko side, grinding out a 2–1 win in a tense encounter.
Exness held their nerve when it mattered most, turning key moments their way to
keep their title defence alive and set up a big final against Star
Trader.
Star Trader, Exness, Swissquote, and Paytiko all booked their spots in the semi-finals with commanding quarterfinal wins. Star Trader were especially ruthless, smashing FxPro 5–0 to underline their status as serious contenders for the title.
Exness kept their campaign alive with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tickmill, while Swissquote delivered a confident 3–0 win against Equiti to move through in style. Paytiko completed the last four lineup by seeing off Pepperstone 2–0, turning in a composed performance to secure their semi-final place.
The group stage wrapped up with Star Trader topping Group A and defending champions Exness taking the runner-up spot, keeping their title hopes alive.
FXCubic Mini Football Tournament Display
In Group B, FxPro claimed first place thanks to a solid set of results, with Tickmill close behind as runners-up to secure their own ticket to the knockout rounds. Group C was dominated by Swissquote, who finished as group winners, while Pepperstone did enough to take second place and progress.
In Group D, Paytiko emerged as group winners after a strong show, with XS joining them in the next phase after securing the runner-up position.
Round 4 served up some big results across all four pitches. In Group A, Star Trader pulled off a statement win by beating defending champions Exness 3–0 on Pitch 1, showing real sharpness in attack and keeping things tight at the back.
In Group B, FxPro got their campaign back on track with a solid 2–0 victory over Ultimate Group on Pitch 2. They controlled the game well, took their chances, and never really looked in danger once they went in front.
Pepperstone edged a tight Group C clash, squeezing past Finatz 1–0 on Pitch 3 in a game decided by fine margins. Over in Group D, Paytiko continued their strong form with a convincing 4–1 win over XS on Pitch 4, turning pressure into goals and making another clear statement in the group.
Third Round
The Third round brought tighter battles and a couple of big statements across the groups. In Group A, OneRoyal and FXDS cancelled each other out in a goalless 0–0 draw on Pitch 1, with both sides unable to find the breakthrough despite sharing the points.
Group B followed a similar script as Tickmill and INGOT Brokers also played out a 0–0 stalemate on Pitch 2, in a match where defences stayed on top from start to finish. Group C, however, was all about Swissquote’s firepower.
They swept aside NetShop 6–0 on Pitch 3, delivering one of the most convincing wins of the round and firmly underlining their ambitions in the tournament.
In Group D, Equiti got the job done with a controlled 2–0 victory over EC Markets on Pitch 4. They kept things solid at the back, took their chances when they arrived, and collected an important win to keep their campaign moving in the right direction.
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
Group A
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Group B
|
Group C
|
Group D
|
The stage is set for the FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament
The Ultimate Group team
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.
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