World Football Day
World Football Day on 25 May celebrates football as a tool for peace, inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2024
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in May 2024. The date marks 100 years since the first international football tournament with teams from every region, held at the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 25 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 25 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 25 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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