The Homeless World Cup Foundation uses the power of football to change lives.
delivering year-round impact with more than 70 global Member Countries, driving change through our Cities Ending Homelessness Forum and bringing the world together each year at the Homeless World Cup tournament.
A World Without Homelessness.
That’s the goal.
One virtual Stadium of Change.
One seat.
One goal.
Ending homelessness.
Mexico City
will host the 2026 homeless world cup
Tournament dates to be announced at the end of the year
FOOTBALL CHANGES LIVES
The Homeless World Cup Foundation is a global charity powered by the belief that football can change lives and we rely on people like you to help us continue this vital work.
The Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup marked the 20th edition of our tournament and will next unite nations in Mexico City for the 2026 Homeless World Cup.
Since 2003, we’ve helped transform the lives of more than 1.7 million people and we are committed to reaching those who need support the most.
There are many ways to stand with us: buy a £5 ticket for our Virtual Stadium of Change, make a donation, fundraise in your own way, support your local Member Country, or engage with our global work through the Cities Ending Homelessness Forum. Every action helps us use the beautiful game to create hope, opportunity and lasting change.
Support us in our vision for a world without Homelessness.
4-a-Side
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The Homeless World Cup has its own unique format and rules. Our explainer film outlines why this is a tournament like no other.
GLOBAL HOMELESSNESS STATISTICS
Want to get better understanding of this global problem? We have collected the latest available statistics on the challenges faced by people around the world.
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FIFA exists to govern football and to develop the game around the world.
Since 2016, the organisation has been fast evolving into a body that can more effectively serve the beautiful game game for the benefit of the entire world.
In August, 2024, FIFA signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Homeless World Cup Foundation.
As part of the MoU, FIFA and HWCF have agreed to jointly broadcast the event on FIFA+, FIFA's streaming platform, while FIFA will also supply material and equipment, including medals and trophies.
You can read more on the special partnership here:
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FIFA+ is a free digital platform provided by FIFA that offers a wide range of football content, including live matches, archived World Cup content, original documentaries, and interactive games. It aims to connect fans globally with the sport they love.
FIFA+ streamed all the games from the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup and in Oslo, they will be streaming all the action from pitch one in Norway’s Capital.
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Football Unites the World is a global movement to inspire, unite and develop through football. It brings people together, all over the world, to celebrate the beautiful game.
It represents the commitment of those who live football – be they players, coaches or fans – to shape our communities and society.
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Since 2015, the Homeless World Cup has proudly partnered with world leading synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global who supply our annual tournaments with their Extreme Turf.
Act Global is the FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, FIH Preferred Supplier and World Rugby Preferred Producer.
Act Global will provide the turf for the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup.
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UEFA has been a key partner of the Homeless World Cup Foundation since its founding in 2003 and one of the organisation’s largest contributors.
In addition to financial support UEFA support and celebrate World Homeless Day alongside the Homeless World Cup Foundation and contribute to maintaining and improving relationships between UEFA’s National Associations and the European Homeless World Cup Member Countries.
UEFA’s aim is to support and highlight respect and inclusion in sport of Football through its partnership with the tournament.
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FIFPRO, the World’s Football Player’s Union has been a strong supporter of the Homeless World Cup Foundation since 2015.
In addition to supporting our organisation with funding, FIFPRO also sponsor the FIFPRO Fair Play Awards during each Homeless World Cup Tournament, aimed at recognising players who display the values of Fair Play and embrace the spirit of the tournament.
FIFPRO member unions are also supporting some of our local street football organisations in Bulgaria, India, Israel, Norway, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland.
