On May 26, the global football community will unite for the inaugural World Football Giving Day, a shared moment of giving back. This initiative is supported by over 100 organizations worldwide, including prominent football figures such as Jurgen Klopp, Juan Mata, and Vivianne Miedema, as well as partners like adidas and Right to Dream. The goal is to bring people together to participate and donate, especially at a time of growing global division and ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Powered by Common Goal, an initiative launched by Mata in 2017 where football figures pledge to donate 1% of their salaries, World Football Giving Day aims to create a moment where the football community can unite for the wellbeing of people off the pitch. Common Goal CEO Mary Connor emphasizes that football can either mirror the world or shape it, and through World Football Giving Day, everyone who loves the game can take action and make a positive impact.
Connor highlights the power of football to bring people together, citing her own experiences and the impact of football on communities worldwide. With thousands of creative initiatives using football to address social issues, World Football Giving Day intends to become an annual event, mobilizing resources and unifying people around the world.
To get involved, visit the World Football Giving Day website to donate to one of the 100+ registered non-profits or find your own way to give back locally or globally.