Canada SCORES Joins Common Goal Global Community In Supporting World Football Giving Day

Vancouver, April 16, 2026 – Canada SCORES, an affiliate of the North American-wide SCORES Network established as a 1994 FIFA World Cup Legacy Program, is a proud member of the Common Goal Football For Good Global Community.

Earlier today, Common Goal took the first step in launching an innovate new global innitiative - World Football Giving Day.

At a time of growing global division, and ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, World Football Giving Day will take place on May 26, mobilising the sport’s global reach to inspire solidarity, generosity and collective action, while helping shape a lasting legacy beyond the tournament. Read the full media release here.

Canada SCORES National Executive Director, Nick Taylor shared that “Being part of the Common Goal community for so many years has been a tremendous benefit to our growing nonprofit organization. Under the leadership of past and present representatives at Common Goal, we have learned from peers around the world - all with a shared alignment in delivering “Football For Good” initiatives. We are excited to promote this new day of giving and engagement here in Canada.”

About Canada SCORES Toronto
As a Canadian nonprofit organization, the mission of Canada SCORES is to inspire youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.

Canada SCORES envisions a world where all youth find their voice, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Nick Taylor

National Executive Director

Canada SCORES

Phone: 416-400-1510

nick@canadascores.org