
Youth Soccer Festival on the National Mall Ahead of 2026 World Cup
A one‑day festival on the National Mall brought together more than 50 young players, showcasing the power of sport to unite communities and promote accessible youth sports.
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A one‑day festival on the National Mall brought together more than 50 young players, showcasing the power of sport to unite communities and promote accessible youth sports.

More than 50 young athletes gathered on the National Mall for a soccer event tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, organized by Visa, Bank of America and several NGOs to highlight youth sports accessibility.

Tim Helfrich, who joined Street Soccer USA in 2025, discusses the organization’s mission, its recent FIFA grant, and the ambitious 26 for 2026 initiative that will bring soccer‑driven learning centers to 26 U.S. cities before the 2026 World Cup final.

The new park will blend soccer, education and family programming on a reclaimed site, offering youth a safe space to play and learn.

UNIQLO and Street Soccer USA opened a permanent community hub in Altadena, California, providing soccer fields, a learning space and mentorship programs for families affected by the wildfires.

UNIQLO and Street Soccer USA opened a multi‑purpose facility in Altadena, California, featuring soccer fields, a classroom and a learning center, as part of a $2 million pledge to support fire‑affected communities.

A newly inaugurated soccer park and learning center in Altadena, funded by UNIQLO and Street Soccer USA, will serve roughly 1,000 youth annually, offering mentorship, education and recreation to families impacted by the recent wildfire.

A partnership between UNIQLO, Fast Retailing and Street Soccer USA has produced a multi‑use facility in Altadena that blends sports fields with a classroom, aiming to aid families recovering from the Eaton Fire.

Partnerships between Street Soccer USA, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and local stakeholders have opened a modular soccer park in Ozone Park, Queens, designed to foster community connection, youth mental health and equity through sport.

Two brand‑new soccer pitches have opened in South Boston, turning an underused parking lot into a permanent hub that will serve roughly 500 local kids with free programming.

The ribbon‑cutting ceremony in South Boston brought together city leaders, soccer advocates and corporate partners to launch a dual‑purpose sports and learning center that will serve as a lasting World Cup legacy for local neighborhoods.