Peace Matches – Football For Peace

Peace Matches

Football for Peace Matches were inspired by the work of FIFA legend Elias Figueroa from Chile and the World War 1 Truce Match of 1914.

The Christmas Truce of 1914 is widely recognized as a symbolic moment of peace in an otherwise devastatingly violent war. During World War I, soldiers from the German and British sides emerged from the trenches and met in No Man’s Land to exchange gifts and play a friendly game of football for one day, defying the hostility that had defined their relationship until then.

The Inaugural Partido For La Paz Match was in delivered in 2006 by the Gol iluminado Corporacian in Chile, which raised 60 tonnes of non-perishable food and distributed across the region. Global South American superstars Carlos Alberto Torres, Pele, Ronaldhino and Alexis Sanchez played and endorsed the cause passionately.

High profile Peace Matches are the brand driver of Football for Peace which are held in either iconic global locations or stadiums which generate significant local, national and international media attention to showcase sports diplomacy and raise awareness for key thematic themes.

Participants include, heads of states, high profile athletes, soccer, NFL, celebrities, diplomats and royal members. Each match can be bespoke in line with a campaign message:

  • To show the power of Football to overcome political, religious and social barriers
  • To Raise awareness, resource funds and aid during time of crisis to react and help galvanize the football world and fans
  • To bring conflicting nations or local communities unified on one team

Arsenal Vs Everton M&T Bank Stadium, 2022

The match took place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

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Dubai – Expo All-Star Peace Tournament, 2021

This event was hosted at Expo 2020 Dubai and supported by Dubai Tourism, Dubai Cares, Football for Peace, the Dubai Sports Council, and Adidas.

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Oxford United vs Man City Carabao Cup

Dedicated Peace Match, 2020: The cup tie was dedicated as a Peace Match, funds were raised and awareness for the City Programme, Oxford.

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France St Denis-Paris, Community Peace Tournament, 2019

The Matches took place in St Denis Paris, where young people often have to deal with gang violence, are subjected to social harms, have limited opportunities to succeed in life, and face barriers to employment.

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UK, St George’s Park, Community Peace Tournament, 2018

The initiative created four teams in four very diverse cities which played in a Peace Tournament as the final at the English National Football Centre, St George’s Park.

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Community Peace Match, London, 2018

Delivered by the Kashif Siddiqi Foundation and the UK Government.

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Women’s Empowerment Peace Match, Mount Kilimanjaro, 2016

In partnership with Equal Playing Field, Football for Peace supported a Peace Match which broke a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude match.

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Afghanistan And Great Britain Peace Match, London 2015

Football for Peace invited the Afghanistan National team to London to play on the same side as Great Britain against a team of UN ambassadors to promote reconciliation post-war.

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Easter Island Indigenous Tribes Peace Match, 2014

A match with Pelé was held to unite the Rapa Nui tribes across the island who had previously been living in isolation and conflict. The event brought together and created dialogue between the indigenous tribes on Easter Island.

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Indigenous Tribes Peace Match, Easter Island, 2014

A Peace Match on Easter Island with Pelé to unite the Rapa Nui Tribes across the island who had previously been living in isolation and conflict. It brought together and created dialogue between the indigenous tribes on Easter Island.

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