GGWCUP Milan 2026
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Milan Becomes the Stage for Women’s Sport and Social Change.

The Global Goals World Cup will land in Milan in 2026, bringing to the city an international project that unites sport, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development.

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Milan — an international and innovative city — is deeply connected to the values of sport and stands as a benchmark for sustainability, inclusion, and cultural change. Its central role in the European landscape and vibrant civic participation make it the ideal place to host an event with a forward-looking vision.

The program will kick off in October 2025 with a public gathering at Teatro Carcano, where the project will be presented and the importance of women’s sport discussed with guests, athletes, and leading figures in the field.

From there, a series of activities will unfold for schools, universities, and citizens — including talks, workshops, educational programs, and a photography exhibition (January–May 2026) entirely dedicated to women’s empowerment through sport.

The highlight arrives in May/June 2026 with two days of women’s five-a-side football, an innovative and engaging tournament that will transform Milan into a model city for the future of women’s sport — creating lasting social impact and local pride.

Who Can Play

Open to all women 18+, the Global Goals World Cup is a fun and inclusive 5v5 football tournament.
Gather 5–8 teammates and register your team to play, connect, and compete for change.
Choose one of the 17 Global Goals to play for and earn points through action, creativity, and impact — not just goals on the field.

Learn more about our Point System and Pick a Global Goal.

From Talk to Action: The Road to GGWCUP Milan 2026

A six-month journey of dialogue, creativity, and community leading up to the GGWCUP in Milan.

Each event adds new voices and shared goals, building momentum toward the tournament that will turn Milan into a model city for the future of women’s sport.

🎭 GGWCUP TALKS – “Women’s Sport Does NOT Exist”

Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Teatro Carcano, Milan

Join us for a public theatre talk exploring women’s empowerment in sport and empowerment through sport, featuring athletes, professionals, and thought leaders.

This FREE event (registration required HERE) brings together athletes, leaders, professionals, and journalists who are shaping the future of women’s sport in Italy and beyond.

Together, we’ll reflect on how to turn today’s milestones into lasting structural and cultural change, and explore the role of sport as a driver of personal and collective growth.

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🎓 University Talks

October 2025 – January 2026

A series of campus conversations with university students focused on the empowerment of women in sport — inspiring the next generation of change-makers.

🌱 Adotta UN Goal

February – May 2026

An awareness-raising project for primary schools introducing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging, hands-on activities connected to sport and teamwork.

🗞️ Press Conference

March 2026

Official presentation of the GGWCUP Milan 2026, with partners, media, and local institutions.

📸 Photography Exhibition – “Empowerment Through Sport”

April 2026

An open-to-the-public exhibition highlighting stories of women in sport, captured through powerful visual narratives that inspire equality and inclusion.