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Own Your Game
55 voices · 17 countries

Own Your Game — an open letter to FIFA from young people around the world

An open letter · 2026

Own Your Game

Whose game is it anyway?

In their own words

Hear it from the players themselves.

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17

Each one is a country where young people recorded videos and added their name to the letter.

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Why this letter

The biggest stage. The youngest authors.

Every four years the planet turns its attention to one sport for one month. We thought that was a good time to ask young people what the game looks like from where they stand.

Across 17 countries, 55 young people recorded their thoughts and added their name to the letter you are about to read. They talk about what the sport should feel like.

Because the game belongs to more than brands, sponsors and broadcasters. It belongs to players, fans, families and communities too.

Read more about the project