Street Soccer London | Positive Change Through Football

Street Soccer is the official Homeless World Cup partner for England.

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Street Soccer London are delighted to be the Homeless World Cup’s official partner for Team England

Players experiencing homelessness and social exclusion will now have the opportunity to represent England at future competitions under the Homeless World Cup banner.

The Homeless World Cup is a global annual event, with both men’s and women’s competitions taking place in an elected host nation. Previous tournaments have taken place in iconic locations such as Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, under the Eiffel Tower in Paris as well as other major cities like Melbourne, Amsterdam and Mexico City.

The format for the tournament is four-a-side games lasting 14 minutes each. There is a group stage and knockouts with massive crowds packed around small-sided artificial pitches. Over 50 nations are represented at each tournament, with over 500 players taking part. Of those participating:

94% Say the Homeless World Cup positively impacted their lives

83% Improved social relations with family and friends

77% Changed their lives significantly because of their involvement in football

71% Continue to play the sport

OUR VALUES

Team England exists to create opportunity and experience for our players

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To create life changing experiences for players representing Team England

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To create more football activity and opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion across England

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To raise our voice and challenge stigma by changing the perception of homelessness and people experiencing homelessness

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To create positive lasting change through the power of football