PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- From Japan to Curaçao, kids from across Philadelphia are representing countries from across the world in the Philly Grassroots Cup.[br /][br /]More than 20 teams wore custom jerseys displaying the flag for their respective country, designed by Icarus FC. [br /][br /]Some athletes said they were happy to represent a country even if they had no personal connection to it. They hope it sends a message of diversity and unity.[br /][br /]The kids' version of the event was hosted by [url HREF="https://usa.safe-hub.org/" REL=""]Safe-Hub Philadelphia[/url] and continues throughout the weekend.[br /][br /]The adult version is organized by [url HREF="https://www.casasoccerleagues.com/page/show/9345724-philly-grassroots-cup" REL=""]Casa Soccer Leagues[/url] and continues at various locations across the city until mid-July.[br /][br /]Safe-Hub Philadelphia is kicking off a summer full of soccer activities, including workshops, watch parties, and more. To learn more about upcoming events, [url HREF="https://usa.safe-hub.org/" REL=""]visit their website[/url] and [url HREF="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAhhYbGb4S/?img_index1" REL=""]Instagram page[/url].[br /][br /][url HREF="https://6abc.com/videoClip/19265191/" REL=""]RELATED: Soccer Post Cherry Hill gears up for World Cup festivities[/url][br /][br /][media ID="19265191" /]