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FOX Sports and Fox Corporation Announce FIFA World Cup 2026™ Community Impact Initiatives
FOX Sports and Fox Corporation Announce FIFA World Cup 2026™ Community Impact Initiatives
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[{"type":"text","content":"Company Commits $500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Grow Access to Soccer, Train Coaches and Advance Workforce Readiness for Club TeensWATCH HERE: Alexi Lalas, Brian Kilmeade Unveil $500,000 Commitment to Boys & Girls Club of America Live on FOX & FRIENDS LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Sports, America's English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and Fox Corporation today announced community impact initiatives leading up to the anticipated tournament underscored with a $500,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).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 the United States.\"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, U.S. Soccer Foundation and others to expand access to soccer and create opportunities for the next generation both on and off the field.\"The $500,000 investment will support youth soccer programming offered by BGCA, expanding access to the sport and creating new opportunities for young athletes nationwide. The legacy commitment is expected to engage more than 26,000 new youth across the country, while helping to train coaches and create job opportunities for Club teens as referees. The donation also enables local clubs nationwide to host Soccer Forward Fests, community-based events designed by U.S. Soccer to celebrate and deepen engagement in the sport.\"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 C...