International junior football tournament rolls into the capital
The Helsinki Cup, a paradise event for young football players, begins today. With a record-breaking number of participants, the largest tournament in its history boasts 1,796 teams and 27,000 players. The international tournament spreads across the entire Helsinki metropolitan area, with a notable presence in the streets during the opening parade on Tuesday.
This week, the playing fields of the capital region will be filled with football-loving children and teenagers, for whom the highlight of the summer is the Helsinki Cup.