On May 1, 2026, the Ticino branch of UPF Switzerland organised the thirteenth Peace Cup.
The Peace Cup, a youth tournament for the E category (10–11-year-olds), brought together ten Swiss and two Italian teams, and promoting fair play and inclusion.
In his opening remarks, cantonal UPF president Giuseppe Termine, a social educator, encouraged the young participants to experience football as an educational and relational tool. “Today we are not just opening a football tournament. We are beginning a journey of respect, fair play, and friendship,” he said, addressing the young players. “Being a champion means respecting your opponents, the referee, your coaches, adults, and parents. It means knowing how to win with humility and lose with dignity.”
Termine also addressed the theme of solidarity among peers: “Help one another, never leave anyone behind. Every gesture of loyalty, every outstretched hand, every smile can become a message of peace.”
Indeed, all twelve participating teams upheld the tournament’s principles, which emphasize respect, inclusion, and fair play.
The tournament was won by Chiasso Base 10, the Peace Cup fair play trophy was awarded to Rapid Lugano for their conduct on the field, while a special prize went to the Insema team.
The event, which took place before a large audience of parents, grandparents, friends, and family members of the young football players, received a very positive report in the Corriero del Ticino edition on 6 May under the headline: "Peace Cup, fair play wins: twelve teams compete in sport and inclusion".