World Cup Resources
The World Cup is a unique opportunity for churches, chaplains and communities to connect with people through football.
Whether you are planning a watch party, running a football-themed event, supporting children and young people, or simply looking for practical ways to start meaningful conversations, these trusted resources can help you make the most of this moment.
Below you’ll find a selection of resources from Sports Chaplaincy UK & Ireland partners and other trusted Christian organisations.
Ambassadors Football
Ambassadors Football has created free 2026 tournament resources to help churches use the excitement of football to engage children, families and local communities with the hope of Jesus. Resources include practical ideas, football-based outreach tools and materials to support churches during the tournament.
Hope Together
Hope Together’s Goal of Life resource combines the Gospel of Mark with stories from professional footballers about faith, life and football. It is designed as an outreach tool for churches, schools, watch parties and football-themed events.
Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance has gathered faith and sport resources to help churches think about mission, outreach and discipleship through sport. These resources may be useful for churches looking to engage with their communities during the World Cup and beyond.
Good News Paper
Good News Paper provides accessible Christian newspaper resources designed to help churches build bridges with their communities. Their latest edition includes a World Cup special, with football stories, testimonies and a pull-out World Cup wallchart.
Scripture Union
Scripture Union’s sports resources are designed to help children and young people explore faith through sport, games and activities. These resources may be especially useful for churches, schools and community groups working with young people during the tournament.
Try Praying
Try Praying offers a football edition resource that can be used to help people explore prayer and faith in an accessible way. This may be useful for churches and individuals looking for a simple resource to share during the World Cup.
Christians in Sport
Christians in Sport’s Sports Mission Pack is designed to help churches reach people with the gospel during a summer of sport. It includes sports quizzes, evangelistic films, guides for watch parties, church service material, youth session content and promotional resources.
We hope these resources help churches, chaplains and communities make the most of the World Cup as an opportunity to build relationships, start conversations and share the hope of Jesus through sport.
29/06/2026