- After two days of intense competition, the Santiago women's team and the La Florida men's team were crowned champions of the 22nd edition of the Enel Cup, marking the return of the nation's most prestigious children's soccer championship.
- Now, the champion teams are preparing for a unique experience with Copa Enel's ambassador, Iván Zamorano, at the Chilean national team's match against Argentina, which is part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Santiago, Sunday, April 13, 2025 - A vibrant weekend of sports was held at the Enel Stadium in the Independencia district. Thirty-two teams of boys and girls, representing 16 districts from the Enel Distribución concession area, participated in the 22nd edition of the Enel Cup.
After more than two decades, this children's soccer championship, recognized as one of the most important in the country, returned with a new game format. The tournament took place over the weekend of April 12 and 13. A total of 32 teams participated, including 16 girls' teams and 16 boys' teams. On Saturday, April 12, they played group matches, which were followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals on Sunday, April 13.
With the unwavering support of their families and the guidance of the tournament's official ambassador, Iván Zamorano, a historic captain of the Chilean national team, the girls and boys who participated in this year’s Enel Cup gave their all in these thrilling matches. The Santiago girls' team emerged victorious, defeating Independencia with a score of 6-0. Meanwhile, the Florida boys' team triumphed over their Santiago counterparts, winning 4-1. In both cases, these teams are the first from their communities to win this tournament.
"The fact that this tournament has been held for over two decades highlights its significance to the community. It began as a project aimed at improving lighting for various multi-purpose courts within the Enel Distribución concession area. Today, it not only fulfills that initial goal but also meets the aspirations of many boys and girls who eagerly anticipate the event, as it provides an opportunity for them to pursue a professional career in sports. We take great pride in this tournament, as it also contributes to personal growth by fostering important values and emphasizing the benefits of participating in sports", said Giuseppe Turchiarelli, general manager of Enel Chile.
Although we currently have both boys and girls playing at the professional level, I believe that is not the primary goal. We hope that many more young athletes will have the opportunity to reach that level in the future. However, the Enel Cup is about more than just professional play; it embodies essential values. The event promotes teamwork, fosters leadership, and emphasizes values such as effort, discipline, and perseverance. Sports instill these fundamental qualities, and that’s where we come in as Copa Enel. We are incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve," said Iván Zamorano, Copa Enel ambassador.
Following a successful weekend filled with sports and family festivities, the winners of Copa Enel 2025 will eagerly await June, when they will receive their grand prize. This unique experience includes a day spent with Iván Zamorano, who will accompany them to preview and then attend the match between the Chilean national team and the Argentina national team, part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
