FIFA confirms it’s funding a worldwide LGBTQ soccer organization, after the ‘Gay World Cup’

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11/15/2024

FIFA has announced support for the organization that oversees tournaments for LGBTQ-inclusive soccer clubs from around the world, including financial assistance. The International Gay and Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) has welcomed the backing of the sport’s global governing body, which has been confirmed following the conclusion of its World Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last weekend. Stonewall FC won the tournament, affectionately known as the “Gay World Cup,” for the 10th time in the London club’s history. In an article on its website, FIFA said it has “signed a seed funding agreement with the IGLFA. Running from October 2024 to December 2026, the agreement underpins FIFA’s commitment to the tournament and the LGBTQ+ football community.”

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