

every child deserves a place to play.
twenty years ago we believed in something simple: every child should have a place to play, dream, and belong. what began as an idea became a global movement powered by local leadership and collective action.
2005
A BELIEF IS BORN.
A moment in Morocco sparks an idea that would grow into love.fútbol.

2006
FROM IDEA TO ACTION.
love.fútbols' founding members begin building the organization and exploring its first steps in Guatemala.


2007
THE FIRST SPACES.
Three community-led projects in Guatemala turn a simple belief into reality.

2011
CROSSING BORDERS.
With support from FIFA and IDB, love.fútbol begins expanding its work to Brazil.
2014
A GLOBAL STAGE.
The World Cup and growing brand partnerships open a new chapter of opportunity.

2025
100th PROJECT MILESTONE.
love.fútbol reached a historic milestone with his 100th project at Hissey Playground in Philadelphia.

YEARS
PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE
COUNTRIES
COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED, PER YEAR

Real People.
Real change.

“
It's more than a pitch: it lifts the community"
Elvis Guzmán
School Director at Villa Nueva, Guatemala
love.fútbol project #01
20 Years in motion

The next 20 years
are theirs too.
Your support helps us create more safe spaces, stronger
communities and brighter futures through football.
