FIFA has signed an agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation, vowing to support the annual tournament starting with this year’s edition in Seoul.

The tournament will be streamed on its platform, FIFA+, whilst providing playing equipment and materials, including medals and trophies. 

The first Homeless World Cup kicked off in 2003 in Austria and has taken place every year since, aiming to challenge homelessness and housing insecurity through football. 20 years later, there are 44 teams playing in the men’s tournament and 20 in the women’s edition, with different national teams going head to head in four-a-side matches. 

FIFA’s support of the tournament is monumental, not only broadcasting the competition to the world, but taking an already life-changing experience and making it even more transformative for competitors. 

The 2024 Homeless World Cup kicks off on 21 September in Seoul, South Korea, with over 500 players from 49 countries taking part. It will be available to watch worldwide on FIFA+.

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