Street Child United’s flagship event, the Street Child World Cup, is set to take place in Mexico City in May 2026, uniting 30 teams of street-connected young people through football, art, and advocacy, aiming to transform how the world sees and treats them, and drive lasting change.
By John Wroe, Street Child United
I once drove Gilberto Silva from the airport to a gala dinner at the Emirates. I asked if he’d ever played at the Emirates. With a glint in his eye, he replied, “John, you are embarrassing yourself. I scored the first ever goal at the Emirates Stadium.” (Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, 2006)
Arsenal legends like Arsène Wenger and Gilberto Silva have been generous to Street…