The Homeless World Cup Foundation is a global charity using football as a first step away from homelessness.
Alongside our 75 Member Countries, we help build belonging, confidence and opportunity.
A world without homelessness.
That’s the goal.
Football can change LIVES
More than 300 million people worldwide are experiencing homelessness - too often isolated, excluded and unseen.
Football brings people together and can be a first step towards new opportunities. Joining a football team helps people build confidence, connection and a sense of belonging.
Through our Member Countries in 75 countries, people can access year-round football programmes and wider support.
The Homeless World Cup brings that work to a global stage, celebrating the players and challenging perceptions of homelessness.
1.7 Million
People reached worldwide since 2003
Meet our players
20
Host cities around the world
Explore previous tournaments
220,000
People supported each year
Discover why football works
£115
£115 could help one person access year-round support with a Member Country programme
See the impact of our Member Countries
help more people take their first step through football
Support the Homeless World Cup Foundation and the year-round work of our global network.
Take your £5 seat in the virtual Impact Stadium and help make football a force for change.
Discover our Mexico City 2026 range and official Homeless World Cup merchandise.
The players are why the
Homeless World Cup exists
A new identity for the next Homeless World Cup.
In January, more than 500 players from across the world will come together in the iconic Zócalo as Mexico becomes the first country to host both the FIFA World Cup and the Homeless World Cup three times.
A new chapter begins.
17-23 January 2027
Our 21st Homeless World Cup brings us back to Mexico City for the third time. In the heart of the capital, players from around the world will show what football can make possible.
Follow the journey to the Zócalo across our social media channels.
PLAY FOR HER
4 nations
2 international tournaments
2,450+ male and female participants
1 life changing programme
Play For Her was funded by the
FIFA Foundation
We’re proud to launch the official Homeless World Cup merchandise collection, created with Lokkaroom ahead of the Mexico City 2026 Homeless World Cup.
MORE THAN WHAT YOU WEAR.
Every purchase is a way to stand with our teams and players, celebrate our global community and show your belief in football’s power to change lives.
Across our network of 75 countries, year-round football programmes support around 220,000 people experiencing homelessness each year - helping people rebuild their confidence, relationships, sense of purpose and pride.
Proceeds from every purchase will support our life-changing work, creating an impact that reaches far beyond the pitch.
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wHAT IS THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP?
Watch our explainer film to find out why this is a tournament like no other.
GLOBAL HOMELESSNESS
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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