HFCA received the very sad news on Friday evening the 20th of March that the 2020 Homeless World Cup in Finland was cancelled due to recent COVID-19 outbreak.
HFCA understands and respects the decision of the host city and the Homeless World Cup to cancel the event. Our players were very upset at this outcome as they trained so hard to prepare for this trip of a lifetime but they also understand why the decision was taken. HFCA would like to apologise to all our donors and sponsors who contributed to our preparations for Finland especially Smart Axiata and Collingwood Rotary Club
- Paraic Grogan, founder of Happy Football Cambodia Australia
We tried our very best to hold this year’s Homeless World Cup but sadly it became impossible due to the practicalities surrounding the global pandemic. Our commitment to using football as a way of tackling homelessness remains one hundred percent and we will continue to work flat out in conjunction with all of our global partners to end homelessness.
- Mel Young, co-founder of the Homeless World Cup Foundation
We have to be strong and fight against COVID-19 together. Health is our number one priority and we must carry out our responsibilities. I’m worried about the homeless people all over the world, who don’t have access to health services. Now, more than ever, is the time to be compassionate and loud, we have to keep people safe, no matter what your social class is.”
- Perttu Pesä, President of the Local Organising Committee in Tampere
Plans for the 2021 Homeless World Cup are ongoing, with details to be released at a future date.
