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2026 Global Football (Soccer) Event Resources

From June 11 to July 19, more than 5 billion people around the world will tune in to a global football (soccer) championship in the United States. Join the global conversation through a growing movement of believers equipped to open their homes, activate their churches, and bring their communities together through simple, digital outreach during a global cultural moment.

Using these resources, you can turn a shared moment into a meaningful connection. Currently, we offer these global resources to help you step into the world’s most-watched sporting event with intention, hospitality and faith. 

More resources coming soon! Return to this page again soon to see more resources that are ready-to-use and customizable.

Outreach Resources:

  • Interactive digital journeys: Use the links below to access online, interactive faith journeys we call NextSteps journeys. They include a gospel presentation and the ability to connect with a believer online for questions and conversation.
    • When Everything is On the Line: Using two short films, reflective questions, and a clear gospel explanation, this football/soccer-themed journey helps people explore their instinct to pray in moments of fear or uncertainty and discover that God is listening. 
    • Where You Belong: This short, mobile-friendly follow-up experience features a 1-minute video, simple questions and sports imagery that help sports audiences reflect on their value to Jesus and invites them to take a next step. The standalone 1-minute video is available in 60+ languages here.
  • YouVersion app plans: Devotional reading plans developed with former pro athletes like Kaká and Eyong Enoh.
  • Victory Beyond the Cup (VBTC): Learn more about in-person, U.S.-based resources like the Watch Party Kit.
    • Watch Party Kit (USA): Specifically for home or church-hosted relational gatherings, containing host guides, recipes and football/soccer balls.
  • Athletes in Action (AIA): Visit the Athletes in Action website for more global resources.
    • Movement Maker Kit: Includes two football/soccer balls, 100 Sport Four wristbands, Bibles and training guides.
    • Jesus Loves You Ball: A sports evangelism tool featuring four symbols that navigate cultural sensitivities to bridge spiritual conversations.