The World Cup is coming to the United States. It should be a moment of joy and community for all those who love soccer. But for many communities, especially immigrants, the presence of ICE threatens to turn that celebration into a moment of fear. We are fighting back by leaning into the love we have for the beautiful game of soccer. Join us in organizing soccer tournaments of all ages all across the country!
On May 31st, we organized a youth soccer tournament (ages 11–13) in Brooklyn demanding, NO ICE IN THE CUP! Because in children, we find the clearest expression of what this game is meant to be: joyful, inclusive, and free of fear. These young players remind us of the kind of world we should be building: one rooted in fairness, belonging, and the simple right to play without fear.
Soccer belongs to the world. We encourage others around the country to use this beautiful game to display your fearless community! Whether it’s a tournament for youth, adults, or seniors, let’s create opportunities for fun and solidarity.
Photography by Kisha Bari
Download our tournament toolkit and organize a No ICE in the Cup soccer match in your own community. Everything you need is included — step by step.
Download Toolkit ↓A comprehensive guide to planning your tournament from start to finish, including timeline and best practices.
Ready-to-use email and social media templates to help you promote your tournament to your community.
A detailed checklist to ensure everything runs smoothly on tournament day, from setup to wrap-up.
High-resolution artwork and signage templates to make your tournament visually cohesive and branded.
