It has been 32 years since the USA hosted the World Cup. Soccer is a rapidly growing sport in the US, with millions of people traveling to attend this event & 2-3 billion people watching worldwide.
More than a game, Mission Cup is a way for districts and churches to bring together people of all ages through soccer. It’s about community, family, and faith—offering meaningful opportunities to share the gospel while enjoying the world’s most popular sport.
Launched by U.S. Missions, Mission Cup is a nationwide initiative designed to empower churches and districts to reach their communities through the game of soccer. By engaging people of all ages, Mission Cup fosters community connection, opens doors for gospel conversations, and demonstrates Christ’s love on and off the field.
Mission Cup is a gospel-centered outreach that takes place alongside the World Cup, using the global passion for soccer to share the message of Jesus Christ. Through one-day soccer tournaments, community engagement, and faith-based conversations, we bring the hope of the gospel to fans and players from around the world.
Mission Cup is an initiative of Assemblies of God U.S. Missions, specifically through our Gospel Outreach Ministry. We partner with churches, missionaries, and local communities to create meaningful opportunities for evangelism.
Just as soccer unites people across cultures and nations, the gospel unites all people under Christ. Mission Cup uses soccer tournaments, outreach events, and relational evangelism to introduce people to Jesus in a way that resonates with their love for the game.
Mission Cup will host one-day soccer tournaments in seven cities:
· Kansas City
· Houston
· Miami
· Los Angeles
· Philadelphia
· New York
· Dallas
If you are interested in planning an event in your city download this resource here.
This playbook is designed to help Assemblies of God districts, networks, and churches creatively engage their communities through the Missions Cup, drawing inspiration from the excitement and energy of the World Cup. The focus is on evangelism, community building, and outreach, all centered around the theme: "Where the Gospel Meets the Goal."
