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UN commemorates World Football Day; member states and partners highlight sport’s role, New York City outlines World Cup investments
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly held a commemoration at UN Headquarters marking World Football Day; member states and partners highlighted football’s role in peace, development and inclusion, while New York City outlined investments tied to the 2026 World Cup.
The United Nations General Assembly held an event at UN Headquarters in New York marking the inaugural commemoration of World Football Day, a day the General Assembly recognized to celebrate football’s role in promoting inclusion, peace and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Philemon Young, president of the General Assembly, recalled the General Assembly’s decision recognizing May 25 as World Football Day and commended the permanent missions of Bahrain, Libya and Tajikistan for advancing the initiative. "Football has the rare ability to bridge the divides of language, culture, and geography," Young said, framing the day as an occasion to use sport to advance development and peace.
Delegations from dozens of member states delivered short remarks…
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