INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT 2025
A PROJECT OF ZAIN FOR HEARTS!
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
6-12 October 2025
ABOUT US
ZAIN for HEARTS was founded in 2019 in memory of Zain Akber, the founder’s son, who passed away at a young age due to cardiac arrest. The organization’s mission is to continue Zain’s legacy by spreading joy and love and improving lives in need. Since its inception, ZAIN for HEARTS has positively impacted millions of people in Pakistan through medical camps, food drives, education, and other initiatives.
Countries Participations
Nigeria
Mexico
Brazil
India
United Kingdom
Indonesia
Pakistan
USA Team
Clubs Participations
G12 football club
PSG Brasília
YFC Rurka Kalan
Birmingham Youth Sports Academy
Uni Papua
UDIFUT
United Soccer Club
FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN – HOUSTON, TEXAS
ZAIN for HEARTS, a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, is excited to host the first-ever international soccer tournament for underprivileged children. On 6-12 Oct 2025, underprivileged children and youth from various development organizations worldwide will gather in Sugar Land, Houston TX, to compete with under-16 soccer teams from the local region. This charity event aims to bring a smile to the faces of the participating youth and raise awareness about children who often fall through the cracks of society.
OUR MISSION
The mission of ZAIN for HEARTS is to improve the lives of people in need and work towards the betterment of communities globally.
OUR VISION
Zain for Hearts International Soccer Tournament aims to empower underprivileged children through sports, identifying talented young athletes and providing them with opportunities for top-tier training and education in leading U.S. universities. By fostering their athletic potential, we aspire to transform their futures, opening doors to success and helping them become renowned athletes. Together, we can make a lasting impact, creating a positive change in the lives of these young individuals.
CORE VALUES
Dedication, perseverance, and patience.
BRINGING 12 YOUTH TEAMS FROM 8 NATIONS TOGETHER 4 GIRLS AND 8 BOYS TEAMS
We are thrilled to present a proposal for the Zain for Hearts International soccer Tournament 2025 the universal language of football to bring together youth soccer teams from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, fostering inspiration and positive change.
SETTING THE NEXT STAGE
The tournament will raise awareness and funds for the education in nations as diverse as Pakistan to Ukraine and Kenya to Mexico. The tournament is open to under 16 year only, and will have teams from eight nations participating including the United States.
Through this tournament, we will build on our work of assistance to over 200 vulnerable communities, where we provided support and resources to empower people and build resilience.
