World Football Day

Taking place just ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup Final, this global celebration with the UN Member States Friends of Football brings together young leaders, changemakers, policymakers, UN entities, governments, civil society, private sector partners, athletes and advocates to celebrate football and sports as powerful drivers of youth mental health and well-being. Global Celebration of Football and Youth Mental Health. A high-level moment bringing young people together with global leaders, athletes and advocates. This event highlights global commitments to advancing youth mental health and well-being through football and will culminate in the launch of a public advocacy campaign uniting public figures and youth leaders to elevate the topic on the world stage. Featuring: Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN H. E. Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly Mr. Pedro Trengrouse, President of the FIFA Master Alumni Friends of Football (UN Member St...

Taking place just ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup Final, this global celebration with the UN Member States Friends of Football brings together young leaders, changemakers, policymakers, UN entities, governments, civil society, private sector partners, athletes and advocates to celebrate football and sports as powerful drivers of youth mental health and well-being. Spotlight Session: Youth Leadership, Connection and Everyday Mental Well-being Through Sport . A series of partner-led spotlight sessions showcasing real-world solutions at the intersection of sport and youth mental health, surfacing diverse perspectives, lived experience and scalable solutions and models. Featuring contributions by: Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Center for Healing and Justice through Sport together with Luta Pela Paz FIBA Foundation together with World YMCA and YMCA Greater New York Grand Challenges Canada ILGA World together with Sport & Rights Alliance Special Olympics UNHCR And more! With ins...

Taking place just ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup Final, this global celebration with the UN Member States Friends of Football brings together young leaders, changemakers, policymakers, UN entities, governments, civil society, private sector partners, athletes and advocates to celebrate football and sports as powerful drivers of youth mental health and well-being. Spotlight Session: Inclusive and Healing-Centered Sport for Marginalized and Displaced Youth. A series of partner-led spotlight sessions showcasing real-world solutions at the intersection of sport and youth mental health, surfacing diverse perspectives, lived experience and scalable solutions and models. Featuring contributions by: Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Center for Healing and Justice through Sport together with Luta Pela Paz FIBA Foundation together with World YMCA and YMCA Greater New York Grand Challenges Canada ILGA World together with Sport & Rights Alliance Special Olympics UNHCR And more! With insight...