According to A UN‑Habitat REPORT IN 2025, approximately 318 million people worldwide are homeless, while an estimated 2.8 billion people lack access to adequate housing.

75 HOMELESS WORLD CUP member COUNTRIES

We operate year-round with our global network of Member Countries.

Collectively we will tackle this global issue.

A world without Homelessness.

That’s the goal.

Africa
Asia & Oceania
Europe
North & Central America & The Caribbean
South America

BEcoming a Homeless world cup MEMBER country , MEANS BECOMING PART OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENT, USING FOOTBALL TO END HOMELESSNESS.

Our Member Countries - grassroots organisations in 73 nations - work on the frontlines of homelessness, using football as a powerful tool to support, connect and empower people who are too often forgotten or excluded.

Beyond the pitch, they provide vital services including housing support, documentation assistance, mental health guidance, community outreach and pathways into education, employment and vocational training.

As official Homeless World Cup Member Countries, they are part of our global network, a year-round movement supported through international collaboration, shared learning, development opportunities and direct guidance from the Homeless World Cup Foundation. We strengthen this network through events, exchanges, webinars and leadership development, as well as referee training programmes that help players turn football into an income-generating opportunity.

Each country has one official Member and with this comes the honour of representing their nation at our annual landmark event, the Homeless World Cup tournament. For many players, the chance to wear their national colours is life-changing, a moment of dignity, pride and recognition that often becomes the catalyst for rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with family or taking the first steps towards a new future.

Being a Member Country means becoming part of our global network: a movement united by the belief that football can change lives and end homelessness.

Together, across 73 nations and through platforms like our Cities Ending Homelessness Forum, we are reshaping systems, inspiring communities and driving meaningful change all year round - on and off the pitch.

criteria and how to apply

Benefits:

  • It is free to join and there are no costs associated with being a Homeless World Cup Member Country

  • We have one Member Country per country and your organisation will be the sole national representative bringing a team to the Homeless World Cup.

  • Use the Homeless World Cup logo and emblem on organisational documents, website and social media to increase credibility of the organisation.

  • Invitation to attend regional meetings, tournaments and activities such as coaching and referee courses, as and when they become available.

  • Access to online Members’ Area, with shared resources, newsletters, regular webinar series and contact details of like-minded organisations from all over the world.

  • Receive capacity building support to help organisational strengthening, for example fundraising support, advice on accounting and sport development.

  • Opportunity to share your own success stories and be highlighted via our newsletter, on our website and on our social media channels. This gives you a voice on an international platform and can help to raise awareness of national social issues.

  • Opportunity to learn best practices from other partners through organisational exchanges and webinars.

  • Recognition that data from you is collected and included within our global statistics on how football is changing lives for homeless and marginalised people around the world.