The Homeless World Cup is not only about football. It’s a project that breaks down barriers through sport, gives people a second chance, and shows that there’s always a way forward — even from very difficult life situations.
In 2025, our team in Oslo showed incredible determination – players who met for the first time at the airport went on to win second place in the Othilie Tonning Cup. Their stories speak for themselves: first flight, first time seeing the sea, first major success in life. And most importantly, renewed motivation to continue treatment and stay sober.
In 2025, our team in Oslo showed incredible determination – players who met for the first time at the airport went on to win second place in the Othilie Tonning Cup. Their stories speak for themselves: first flight, first time seeing the sea, first major success in life. And most importantly, renewed motivation to continue treatment and stay sober.
Honza, one of the Czech team players, described his experience from the 2025 Oslo tournament like this:
“Overall, I’d say it was the best experience of my life. And I’d like to add how great it was that someone like me – a former junkie, and not even a real football player – got this chance. For me, this whole event is a huge motivation to live a normal life… I’m really grateful to the entire SANANIM team.”
Goalkeeper Lukáš adds:
“At the tournament, I met people from all over the world and listened to their stories. When I heard how much harder their situations were, and that they still managed to turn things around, it convinced me even more to stay sober.”
In 2026, the Czech team will travel to Mexico. Help us make sure the players can prepare, travel, and proudly represent the Czech Republic. Every contribution helps turn dreams into reality – and transforms the football pitch into a path back to life.
