Mondial Gaza 2026

Strategic Vision & Advocacy

Why Goal for Gaza?

'Goal for Gaza' is a large-scale humanitarian, digital, diplomatic, and field advocacy campaign running parallel to the 2026 World Cup. The vision deconstructs the traditional sports World Cup scene and reimagines it from the heart of the rubble in Gaza — transforming global football passion into a living platform that amplifies the voices of victims.

Resilience Amid Rubble

The world plays... while the children of Gaza are just trying to find a safe place to play. Because childhood should not be buried under the rubble.

Our Central Message

Turn the world's attention to Gaza through the universal language of football, sending a message of resilience — that life goes on despite everything.

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The organizations backing this international campaign.

AFSC (Quakers) Primary Funder

AFSC: An international Quaker organization supporting peace, justice, and human dignity worldwide through sustainable advocacy.

Phoenix Hub Operations Hub

Phoenix Hub: The operational executive body handling technical field deployment, crisis management logistics, and documentation in Gaza.

Partners & Supporters

Behind This Campaign

Primary Funder

American Friends Service Committee

International Quaker organization supporting peace, justice, and human dignity worldwide.

AFSC International

Implementer

Phoenix Logistics & Crisis Relief Services

The operational executive body handling engineering deployment, and field logistics in Gaza.

Phoenix Hub Operations

Brand Identity Manual

The Logo Concept & Story

Engineered to reflect a deep connection between sports reality and hope in Gaza.

Official Vertical Logo

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The Olive Branch

Symbolizes peace, resilience, and the enduring hope for life within the Gaza Strip despite surrounding destruction.

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The Damaged Football

Reflects the direct reality of targeted sports infrastructure and the deprivation of children's basic rights to play safely.

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The Embracing Trophy

Embraces all elements, pointing directly to the human ambition and the right of Palestinian children to live the global football experience running parallel to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Digital Press Kit & Official Media Assets

Access certified statements, logistics proposals, and media deliverables synced across execution phases.

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4-Milestone Event Guide PDF DOCUMENT

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Strategic Technical Proposal TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

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Final Media Deliverables MEDIA BRIEFS

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Official Brand Book Manual BRAND GUIDE MANUAL

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Official 6x3 Field Banner Asset HIGH-RES BANNER

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Global Media & Press Echo

Official Media Coverage & Press Hub

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Al Jazeera Net

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Refusing to be forgotten: Gaza launches a sports initiative simulating the 2026 World Cup.

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Al Arabiya Palestine

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Launching a sports campaign simulating the 2026 World Cup in Gaza to send a message of resilience.

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The New Arab

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World Cup Simulation in Gaza: A message of hope and resilience in the face of challenges.

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Gaza Municipality

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Participation of Gaza Mayor Dr. Yahya Al-Sarraj in the launch conference of Gaza World Cup Simulation 2026.

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Dr. Ahed Farwana

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Keynote speech in the press conference for the launch of World Cup activities organized by AFSC in Gaza.

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Pal Sport Online

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With extensive official and media presence.. launching the World Cup Simulation 2026 project in Gaza.

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Al-Quds Al-Youm TV

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Launching a sports and artistic initiative aiming to employ sports as a message of hope and resilience.

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Safa News Agency

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Announcing the launch of the "World Cup Simulation 2026" project in Gaza.

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Pal Sport Online

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From Gaza: A mural on the rubble carrying a message of thanks to Pep Guardiola.

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Barq Gaza Agency

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With heavy institutional layout: Launching the World Cup Simulation project in Gaza.

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Barq Gaza News

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Gaza documents gratitude through art: Sports murals carrying humanitarian solidarity messages.

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Al-Kofiya TV Network

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Special video coverage of the launch event of the World Cup Simulation in Gaza City.

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Snd News Agency

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AFSC in cooperation with Phoenix holds a press conference in Gaza to announce the launch of the project.

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Snd News Portal

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In Video: Gaza builds new hope through the 2026 World Cup Simulation.

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Palestinian News Network

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With massive institutional alignment: Initiating the World Cup Simulation project in Gaza.

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Al-Hadath 24 Network

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Executing the World Cup Simulation action in front of the Press Syndicate with community leaders.

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Sawa News Agency

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With extensive media presence: Launching the World Cup Simulation project in Gaza.

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Ahmad Abu Diab (Media)

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Sports media report: The launch of the World Cup Simulation 2026 campaign in Gaza.

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Official Photo Gallery

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Official Video Gallery & Feeds

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Strategic Phased Timeline & Operations

The Phased World Cup Journey

Goal for Gaza 2026 is a multi-phase, sustainable sports campaign designed to build long-term international solidarity and amplify the voices of Gaza's athletes.

Event 01

Official Press Conference to Declare the Launch of the Humanitarian World Cup.

Official Media Briefing & Campaign Reveal.

calendar_todaySunday 02-06-2026 schedule11:00 AM (3 hours) location_onGaza City - Rimal District, The Journalists Syndicate tent in the courtyard of the Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center

Hosting the official press conference targeted to reveal and declare the launch of the 2026 World Cup simulation campaign to international journalists and media outlets. The backdrop features the newly painted solidarity murals. The event incorporates a creative curtain-reveal sequence to showcase the visual identity, confirming that the traditional sports draw phase has been formally cancelled.

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Event 02

Solidarity Murals Painting (2 murals for international supportive sports icons).

Launching Artistic & Cinematic Documentation of the Campaign.

calendar_todaySunday 03-06-2026 schedule07:00 PM location_onFront Yard of Rashad Shawa Cultural Center - Gaza

Field operations officially begin at the front yard of the Rashad Shawa Cultural Center in Gaza. Local artists start painting two massive solidarity murals featuring global football figures with highly recognized humanitarian stances, specifically targeting manager Pep Guardiola and star player Lamine Yamal. The entire creative production is documented and filmed to engage international fans and sports networks worldwide.

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Event 03

Sand Sculpting & Painting of the Project Logo (Goal for Gaza) on the Beach.

Symbolic & Maritime Cinematic Deployment.

calendar_todayMonday 03-06-2026 schedule10:00 AM location_onDeir al-Balah Beach - 17 Intersection Area

Execution of an advanced symbolic visual scene displaying the project identity, the Palestinian flag, and the funder branding. The event features a dedicated boat at sea deploying large canvas flags. Team members wearing the official Quakers logo vests drop the banners in a coordinated, cinematic sequence. The process is archived to produce short, multi-lingual 15-second media packages involving key local partners and municipalities.

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Event 04 Phase 1 Finale

Grand Opening, Central Closing Ceremony, and Collective Crowning (The Main Event).

Palestine vs Spain Symbolic Match — Playing for Human Dignity and Child Rights.

calendar_todaySunday 07-06-2026 schedule012:00 PM – 07:00 PM location_onPalestine Sports Club Stadium - Near Al-Aqsa University

The ultimate central finale structured for a massive, highly organized crowd. The stadium is fully transformed into a visual installation integrating professional leather branding, heavy truss frameworks, light setups, and real historical sports ruins. The official institutional protocol includes: the Palestinian National Anthem, drums by the Palestinian Scouts, live traditional folk Dabke, and an official address by the primary funder (Quakers). A symbolic 5-a-side match is executed between Palestine and Spain (the veteran match has been cancelled). In a sharp dramatic twist, the match terminates with emergency sirens instead of the standard referee final whistle. The event concludes with a special symbolic honoring of the Prime Minister of Spain, medal distribution, and the lifting of the official hand-carved wooden trophy.

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Strategic Project Phasing & Framework Architecture

Operational milestones engineered for long-term field legacy and sustainable community impact

In Cooperation With Certified Municipalities & Sports Councils:

Phase 1

Preparatory & Awareness Phase (Pre-World Cup Campaign)

A structured series of sporting, media, and community milestones designed to build global advocacy, engage local youth, and institutionalize the project's visual branding. This phase concludes on June 7, 2026, serving as the official Closing Ceremony for Phase 1 of the project.

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Closing Ceremony of the Preparatory Phase & Solidarity Match

A pivotal operational anchor showcasing minute-by-minute live performances, Palestinian Scouts, traditional Dabke, and the final symbolic 5-a-side match between Palestine and Spain.

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The Main Phase (World Cup Tournament & International Advocacy)

The premier core execution tier of the framework, mapping out the official World Cup tournament fixtures, the high-impact international broadcasting campaign, and large-scale public initiatives, leading directly to the ultimate Official Grand Closing Ceremony of the World Cup under the Goal for Gaza 2026 initiative.

Advocacy Messages & Sustainable Impact

Core Framework Messages & Phased Target Outcomes

Architecting our campaign into progressive execution phases to build sustained international advocacy and global community footprint.

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Archiving Legacies of Sporting Heroes

Preserving the historic archives of martyred Palestinian athletic icons (Mohammed Barakat & Suleiman Al-Ubaid) across all project phases.

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Advocacy & Public Mobilization (Phase 1)

Launching visual branding and protecting children's right to sports, utilizing the June 7, 2026 event as a foundational operational milestone.

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Global Sports Diplomacy Core (Phase 2)

Transitioning into the main World Cup tournament execution and scaling digital solidarity campaigns highlighting supportive nations like Spain.

analytics Targeted Phased Field Impact Indicators 2026

Phase 1 Direct Beneficiaries 5,000+

Documented Destroyed Facilities 35+

Targeted Global Impressions 1M+

Press Conference Journalists 100+

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Why Goal for Gaza?

Resilience Amid Rubble

Our Central Message

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The Reality of Gaza Sports Under Crisis

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Behind This Campaign

American Friends Service Committee

Phoenix Logistics & Crisis Relief Services

Official Tournament Live Streaming

The Logo Concept & Story

The Olive Branch

The Damaged Football

The Embracing Trophy

Digital Press Kit & Official Media Assets

Campaign Echo Across Social Media Platforms

Official Media Coverage & Press Hub

Al Jazeera Net

Al Arabiya Palestine

The New Arab

Gaza Municipality

Dr. Ahed Farwana

Pal Sport Online

Al-Quds Al-Youm TV

Safa News Agency

Pal Sport Online

Barq Gaza Agency

Barq Gaza News

Al-Kofiya TV Network

Snd News Agency

Snd News Portal

Palestinian News Network

Al-Hadath 24 Network

Sawa News Agency

Ahmad Abu Diab (Media)

Official Photo Gallery

Official Video Gallery & Feeds

The Phased World Cup Journey

Official Press Conference to Declare the Launch of the Humanitarian World Cup.

Solidarity Murals Painting (2 murals for international supportive sports icons).

Sand Sculpting & Painting of the Project Logo (Goal for Gaza) on the Beach.

Grand Opening, Central Closing Ceremony, and Collective Crowning (The Main Event).

Strategic Project Phasing & Framework Architecture

Preparatory & Awareness Phase (Pre-World Cup Campaign)

Closing Ceremony of the Preparatory Phase & Solidarity Match

The Main Phase (World Cup Tournament & International Advocacy)

Core Framework Messages & Phased Target Outcomes

Archiving Legacies of Sporting Heroes

Advocacy & Public Mobilization (Phase 1)

Global Sports Diplomacy Core (Phase 2)

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