The Homeless World Cup is a football tournament with purpose. Our year-round work culminates in a world class event which has the power to change the lives of participants and shape attitudes towards this global issue, using the universal language of football.
A world without homelessness.
That’s the goal.
oslo 2025 homeless world cup
23-30 august
Rådhusplassen
support the homeless world cup
The Homeless World Cup Foundation is a charity and is always looking for support.
The Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup will be our 20th edition of the tournament.
Since 2003 we have changed the lives of millions of people and we want to continue impacting those who need it the most - using the beautiful game.
Support us in our vision for a world without Homelessness.
“This award is being shared with everyone who has supported us since 2003”
Homeless World Cup Foundation co-founder and President, Mel Young was awarded the Integrity & Impact Award at this year’s illustrious FEVO Sport Industry Awards on Thursday 15th May in front of an audience consisting of 1,600 sporting stars and industry professionals.
4-a-Side
Squad of 8
Rolling Subs
14 Minutes
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.
From feeling Forgotten, to being Celebrated on a global stage
Our donations and fundraisers help to fund our tournament and our year-round work with our Global Members. We support them to develop and grow, so we can reach more people and continue to use sport to transform lives.
‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’
watch now on netflix
It’s more than a film. It’s more than a game. It’s The Beautiful Game - inspired by the real Homeless World Cup.
#MoreThanAFilm
Ending Homelessness TOGETHER
We have a global network of 70 Member Countries.
