FOX Sports and Fox Corporation Announce FIFA World Cup 2026™ Community Impact Initiatives
Fox (NASDAQ:FOX), through FOX Sports and Fox Corporation, announced FIFA World Cup 2026 community impact initiatives centered on youth soccer and workforce readiness.
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Fox (NASDAQ:FOX), through FOX Sports and Fox Corporation, announced FIFA World Cup 2026 community impact initiatives centered on youth soccer and workforce readiness.
The company committed $500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aiming to reach 26,000 new youth, train coaches, create teen referee jobs, and support Soccer Forward Fests. Efforts extend partnerships with Common Goal, U.S. Soccer Foundation and FOX Sports University.
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News Market Reaction – FOX
On May 21, the day this news came out, FOX closed 0.44% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- BGCA commitment
- $500,000
- Donation from FOX Sports and Fox Corporation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Youth reached
- 26,000+
- Expected new youth engaged nationwide through legacy commitment
- Common Goal pledge
- 1%
- Portion of tournament coverage dedicated to soccer for social good since 2022
- FOX Sports University tenure
- 19 years
- Duration of FOX Sports University program
- Students reached annually
- 500+
- Number of students in FOX Sports University each year
- World Cup colleges
- 20 colleges
- Schools partnered with for FIFA World Cup-focused programming
- FOX Sports reach
- 100 million viewers
- Viewers FOX Sports brands can reach in a single weekend
- BGCA club network
- 5,500+ Clubs
- Number of Boys & Girls Clubs serving over 4 million young people
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Company Commits
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The investment expands FOX Sports' dedication to growing access to soccer for youth and is part of a broader, multi-year community impact platform collaboration with BGCA and nonprofit organization, Common Goal, designed to create lasting opportunity for young people through soccer across
"As FOX Sports prepares to present the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history, we have a unique opportunity to ensure the tournament's legacy is measured not only by unforgettable moments on the pitch, but by the lasting impact it creates in communities nationwide," said Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer, FOX Sports. "We are honored to support the efforts of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Common Goal,
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"Soccer can open up new opportunities for youth and this collaboration with FOX Sports will allow us to support young athletes across the country," said Jim Clark, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "This monumental donation will allow us to uplevel our support for players, coaches, referees and more, contributing to their success on and off the soccer field."
Building on its efforts from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &
Together with Common Goal, FOX Sports will continue using the power of soccer to drive positive social impact through initiatives focused on inclusion, well-being and access to the game. This includes the company's commitment to the next chapter of "Create the Space," the mental health initiative led by Common Goal and launched in 2023 together with
"I'm proud of the work we've been able to accomplish at Common Goal to bring more awareness around how mental health impacts athletes. This support from FOX Sports and Fox Corporation allows us to make even stronger and more meaningful impact and change for good," said Girma.
FOX Sports is also further investing in the future workforce of sports through FOX Sports University, a longstanding program that connects college students with real-world experience and career pathways in the industry. Now in its 19th year, the program reaches dozens of universities across the country and more than 500 students annually. Leading up to FIFA World Cup 2026™, FOX Sports University partnered with 20 colleges on FIFA World Cup™-focused programming featuring a "World Cup of FOX Sports U" competition and nationwide campus speaker series with FOX Sports broadcasters, executives and leaders in the world of soccer.
FOX Sports' expanded community impact platform reflects a long-term commitment to leveraging the power of sport to create meaningful change. Together with Fox Corporation and nonprofit organizations across the country, the company remains focused on building a lasting legacy that extends well beyond the tournament and helps shape the future of soccer in
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About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports' digital properties include the FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com, which provides instant scores, stats and stories from across the sports world. Live streaming video of FOX Sports content is available via FOX One, Fox Corporation's wholly owned, direct to consumer streaming service. Also included in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and the UFL and a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 5,500 Clubs serve over 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Learn more at BGCA.org and on social media.
About Common Goal
Common Goal has pioneered the football for good movement by connecting community organizations, amplifying proven approaches, and mobilizing collective action within and beyond soccer. Today, Common Goal brings together soccer's biggest impact collective - a global community of more than 200 best-in-class organizations across 117 countries, unlocking opportunities for over 3.6 million young people every year.
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