26th May 2026
World Cup 2026: Bring Wishes Home
Right now, children are waiting.
This World Cup, you can bring their wish home.
Every £3,000 raised grants a life-changing wish. Together, let’s fund a hat-trick of wishes for children living with life-threatening illnesses.
Create your own fundraising page to help Bring Wishes Home
Why This Matters
When a child living with a life-threatening illness has their wish granted, it creates moments of joy, hope, and strength that families remember forever. Just like Yasin who got to meet his hero, Bruno Fernandes, which meant the world for him and his family.
“The wish brought our family together in the most incredible way… seeing Yasin so happy, surrounded by his brothers and watching the team he loves, was emotional for all of us. These are memories we will never forget.” - Yasin’s Mum
Right now, another child is waiting for their moment. This World Cup, you can make it happen.
Fundraise Your Way
Want to do something special this World Cup?
Whether you're organising an event, taking part with friends, or fundraising in your community, you can create your own page and be part of the campaign.
Start your fundraiser on JustGiving (it takes less than 2 minutes)
Make sure to link your page to the World Cup 2026: Bring Wishes Home campaign so your fundraising counts towards our total.
Choose How You’ll Play Your Part
There are simple ways for everyone to get involved, which will all help to Bring Wishes Home for children who are waiting for their wish to come true.
Sponsor Every Goal
This tournament, sponsor the goals of your favourite team (this could be England, Scotland or the country closest to your heart).
Join us by sponsoring every goal at an amount that feels right to you:
£5 - £100 per goal
Every time the ball hits the back of the net, you’ll know you’ve helped change a child’s life.
Sponsor every goal via JustGiving, set up your JustGiving page here.
Fantasy League
Compete, win prizes, and change a life - join our official FIFA World Cup Fantasy League!
£10 entry
£5 goes to When You Wish Upon a Star
£5 goes into the prize pot
Create your team here: https://play.fifa.com/fantasy/
Sweepstake
Perfect for workplaces, pubs, and social groups.
Simple, fun, and competitive – with every entry helping bring a wish home.
Download the sweepstake pack: Wish Sweepstake Pack
Set up a JustGiving page that links to our campaign to collect donations.
Screening Events
Turn matchdays into something special.
Host a viewing party and ask for a donation to attend.
Create a fundraising page for your screening event
For Schools & Young People
Wear Your Kit Day
Wear your favourite football shirt or colours and donate £2.
A simple way for children to help other children.
Set up a JustGiving page for your school
Design the Wish FC Kit
Students can design a football shirt for Wish FC. The winning design will be turned into a real kit!
Suggested entry £2, donate here
Download the Wish FC kit colouring competition: Wish FC Kit Colouring Competition
Set up a JustGiving page for your school
Send your designs to: G6, Ash Tree Court, Nottingham, NG8 6PY or send digital copies to kerry.wilson@whenyouwish.org.uk by Sunday 19th July.
For Clubs & Communities
Host a Charity Football Match
Bring people together with a charity football match!
Create your fundraising page here
Track Our Progress
This World Cup, let’s create moments that families will carry with them forever.
Together, let’s raise £9,000 to fund a hat-trick of magical, life-changing wishes for children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
Help us reach the next wish faster:
Donate now or join the campaign with your own fundraising event.
