Street Child United has announced the #IAmSomebody Tour, a global initiative that pairs the excitement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 with a mission to empower street‑connected youth through soccer. The program is carried out in partnership with Bank of America, which serves as the Official Bank of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The tour will travel to five North American cities — Tacoma, Washington; Miami, Florida; Toronto, Ontario; New York City, New York; and Washington, D.C. — where participants will compete in matches, take part in community activations and meet decision‑makers. Each stop builds on the momentum generated by the Street Child World Cup held in Mexico City earlier this year.
A legacy built on the Street Child World Cup
From May 5 to 15, 2026, 28 teams of street‑connected young people gathered in Mexico City to showcase their talent and voice their needs. The event produced a Charter of Demands that outlines concrete steps governments and institutions can take to improve the lives of street‑connected youth.
Grassroots activations and high‑profile moments
The tour features a series of community soccer activations, including a match on the Bank of America Fields at the Visa Street Soccer Park in Manhattan. In Miami, Sir David Beckham will host a roundtable with young leaders, while in Toronto, S C U Young Leaders will join a town hall and a Street Soccer match with Team Canada. The Washington, D.C. stop will include a community soccer activation and an event with the British Embassy.
Culmination at the United Nations
The tour’s final chapter will take place at the United Nations, where participants will present the Street Child World Cup Charter of Demands to global policymakers. This ceremony underscores the organization’s goal of turning sport‑driven advocacy into concrete policy change.
Bank of America’s involvement extends beyond the tour. The bank supports a range of initiatives such as Street Soccer and Soccer at Schools, aiming to broaden access to sport for underserved communities. As one of the world’s leading financial institutions, it serves clients across the United States and more than 35 countries.