World Football Day 2026
May 25, 2026 in the World
World Football Day is observed on May 25, 2026. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024 and is observed annually starting the same year. The date marks the anniversary of the first international football tournament in which teams from different continents participated, held on 25 May 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.
The purpose of the day is to celebrate football as a global sport that fosters teamwork, inclusion and mutual respect. It highlights football’s potential to contribute to education, peace, health and sustainable development.
World Football Day encourages activities at all levels of the sport and promotes access and participation for everyone, regardless of background or ability. The United Nations supports the use of football as a tool for community engagement and international cooperation.