Information in English

The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament, uniting teams of people who are homeless and excluded to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives forever. It has triggered and supports grass roots football projects in over 60 nations working with over 25,000 homeless and excluded people throughout the year.

The first tournament took place in Graz 2003 uniting 17 national teams. At the 8th Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro last summer, 64 nations, 500 players were united for a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country. Paris is the host city for the next tournament from 21-28 August 2011.

The impact is consistently significant year on year with 73% of players changing their lives for the better by coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into jobs, education, homes, training, reuniting with families and even going on to become players and coaches for pro or semi-pro football teams. The Homeless World Cup supporters include UEFA, Nike, UN, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ambassador Eric Cantona and international footballers Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand.

The Austrian Homeless World Cup Team is coordinated by Caritas Styria.

More information about the Homeless World Cup:

http://www.homelessworldcup.org/