Homeless World Cup

Homeless World Cup An estimated 100 million people are homeless worldwide (UN Commission on Human Rights, 2005). And 1 billion more lack adequate housing.
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1.7 million lives changed through football ⚽️

👉 Take take a seat at our Impact Stadium and support our year-round work with 75 global Member Countries:

https://impactstadium.gofundraise.co.uk/ The causes and characteristics of homelessness around the world are complex and varied. Homeless people experience social exclusion and stigmatization, economic hardship and poverty, and physical and mental health problems. The Homeless World Cup exists to help end this crisis in all its forms. Everyone deserves a home—a fundamental human right (UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights). In 2001, Mel Young and Harald Schmied developed the idea of utilising sport to inspire homeless people to transform their futures. The international language of football seemed an obvious vehicle, and the Homeless World Cup was born. The first tournament was held in 2003 in Graz, Austria. The success of the Homeless World Cup is proof that football has the power to change lives. The Homeless World Cup operates via a network of 74 national partners, supporting football-based programmes and social enterprise development around the world. These street football organizations run local projects in 420 cities, reaching 100,000 homeless people every year. So far, the Homeless World Cup and its partners have impacted the lives of 1 million homeless people around the globe. Together, we can transform lives through football.

12/10/2026

Nice footwork creates space for the finish giving Poland a goal against Portugal in the Semi Final at the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup 🇵🇱 🇵🇹

🙌 Stowarzyszenie Reprezentacja Polski Bezdomnych

Been out for a run this weekend? Turn your next one into something that helps others, too.From 5Ks to marathons and Toug...
11/10/2026

Been out for a run this weekend?

Turn your next one into something that helps others, too.

From 5Ks to marathons and Tough Mudder, explore hundreds of events and fundraise for the Homeless World Cup Foundation and help us change lives across the globe.

We’ll help you get started with fundraising materials and inspiring real stories.

Find a challenge near you: https://runforcharity.com/charity-eventhub/homeless-world-cup-foundation/all-events

Today is World Mental Health Day, earlier this year we spoke to Sarah Rhind, former Homeless World Cup player turned coa...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, earlier this year we spoke to Sarah Rhind, former Homeless World Cup player turned coach, just before she released her new book 'Scars Under the Jersey'.

During that conversation, we spoke about Sarah's experience of her mental health and asked her what she would say to someone who was struggling.

This is what she said ❤️

10/10/2026

Where It All Began. ⚽

This World Homeless Day, we’re sharing the story behind the Homeless World Cup and a relationship that has been part of it from day one.

When our founders, Mel Young and Harald Schmied, spoke to people experiencing homelessness, they asked how far ahead they could imagine.

Many couldn’t imagine life beyond a year.

That helped shape a simple decision: the Homeless World Cup would happen every year.

A reachable target. Something to work towards. A reason to feel proud.
A reason to believe in a future.

UEFA has been with us since the very beginning in 2003. Our longest-serving partner has continued to champion our cause, raise awareness of homelessness and support our work with Homeless World Cup European Member Countries and their national football associations.

Together, we’ve helped show what football can achieve both on and off the pitch.

Behind the tournament is a charity working year-round with local organisations around the world, creating opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness.

This World Homeless Day, please help us keep that work going.

Every donation helps create life-changing opportunities through football.

Donate: https://www.homelessworldcup.org/support-our-work

🎥 Nacho Spinola

Fancy watching the sunrise from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)? With the weekend nearly here, it’s a good time to start planning yo...
09/10/2026

Fancy watching the sunrise from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)?

With the weekend nearly here, it’s a good time to start planning your next adventure and give yourself something memorable to look forward to.

There are over 700 events to explore through our fundraising portal, including treks, 5Ks, sky dives and inflatable obstacle courses.

👉 https://runforcharity.com/charity-eventhub/homeless-world-cup-foundation/all-events

Find a challenge near you, pick a date that suits and sign up to fundraise for the Homeless World Cup Foundation.

You’ll have our support along the way, with a fundraising toolkit and real stories showing how football helps people who have experienced homelessness build confidence and find belonging.

Go solo, bring a friend or get a group together.

Choose your challenge and make it count.

⚽ 21st Homeless World Cup📍 Zócalo, Mexico City📅 17-23 January 2027
09/10/2026

⚽ 21st Homeless World Cup
📍 Zócalo, Mexico City
📅 17-23 January 2027

A trip to Barcelona with a marathon thrown in? 🇪🇸 A big day in Manchester with thousands cheering you on? 😄If you fancy ...
07/10/2026

A trip to Barcelona with a marathon thrown in? 🇪🇸

A big day in Manchester with thousands cheering you on? 😄

If you fancy a challenge in 2027, we’ve got charity places at five marathons: Brighton, Manchester, Barcelona, Edinburgh and Milan. 🏃 🏃‍♀️

Pick your city, pay a discounted charity entry fee and commit to the minimum fundraising target for the Homeless World Cup Foundation. ❤️

You’ll have something to train for, a finish line to remember and a good reason to keep going when the sofa looks more appealing than your running shoes. 👀

Every pound you raise helps us use football to change lives for people who have experienced homelessness.

‼️ Charity entry deadlines:

📍 Brighton: 30 October
📍 Manchester: 9 November
📍 Barcelona: 14 December
📍 Edinburgh: 11 January
📍 Milan: 8 February

Limited charity places available. Pick your city and go for it.

Not your thing?

📣 Tag a friend who’s always talking about running a marathon or share this to give them a nudge.

Find your event and sign up today:

https://www.homelessworldcup.org/run-for-the-homeless-world-cup

Where it All Began: From players to coaches ⚽You might only be able to play for your country once at the Homeless World ...
06/10/2026

Where it All Began: From players to coaches ⚽

You might only be able to play for your country once at the Homeless World Cup but meet some of the players that returned to the tournament leading the next generation 🏆

🇺🇸 Lisa Wrightsman | Street Soccer USA
🇿🇦 Bongani Mathiso | Oasis - Reach for your Dreams Clifford Martinus
🇲🇽 A***e Zarate Bravo | Street Soccer México A.C.
🇩🇪 Jiří Pacourek | Anstoß Bundesvereinigung für Soziale Integration durch Sport e.V.

Help someone else start their journey - donate to the Homeless World Cup ❤️

Donate today 👉 https://www.homelessworldcup.org/?form=donate

A new way to support the Homeless World Cup 🏆Have you seen our new merchandise for Mexico City 2026 Homeless World Cup? ...
04/10/2026

A new way to support the Homeless World Cup 🏆

Have you seen our new merchandise for Mexico City 2026 Homeless World Cup?

All profits go to the Homeless World Cup ❤️

Buy your Jersey today 👕 https://lokkaroom.com/pages/homeless-world-cup-store

From checking Champions League scores on a Tuesday night in January to cheering on your country at the Mexico City 2026 ...
02/10/2026

From checking Champions League scores on a Tuesday night in January to cheering on your country at the Mexico City 2026 Homeless World Cup - all on the same app.

We’re delighted to welcome Sofascore as an Official Supporter of the Homeless World Cup Foundation.

Its platform has 40 million monthly active users, creating a huge opportunity for fans around the world to discover the Mexico City 2026 Homeless World Cup. 🇲🇽 ⚽️ 🌍 🏆

📅 From 17 - 23 January 2027, you’ll be able to follow fixtures, live results, footage and highlights from Mexico City’s Zócalo, wherever you are.

Our players have earned their place representing their countries. This partnership gives their football and their stories the global visibility they deserve.

We can’t wait to share the action with you.

Read more on the announcement: https://www.homelessworldcup.org/news/sofascore-partnership

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