ECUADOR: A view during the Mental Healthcare for Children and Community using Football event run by Foundation Fútbol Más Ecuador as part of the Sport For Mental Health and Social Cohesion program by AFD, FIFA and GIZ in Ecuador. (Photo by La Guilde)

ECUADOR - MARCH: A view during the Active Minds Active Futures event run by FUDELA as part of the Sport For Mental Health and Social Cohesion program by AFD, FIFA and GIZ on March, 2022 in Ecuador. (Photo by La Guilde)

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Sport For Mental Health and Social Cohesion - FUDELA

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 13: Children sing during the opening ceremony before the Group A match between Uruguay and Ghana during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 at Charrua Stadium on November 13, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Uruguay v Ghana - FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 - 13-Nov, 2018

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 30: Kids play football in front of a mural of Diego Armando Maradona holding the world cup at Juventud Unida de Barracas Club on October 30, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Football fans all over the country remember their late idol, who would have turned 61 on October 30. (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)

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Kids play football in front of a mural of Diego Armando Maradona

The community of Jardim São Remo, in São Paulo, could not expect that the reopening of their football pitch would be this special, as FIFA Foundation CEO Youri Djorkaeff and FIFA Legends Bebeto, Cafu, Júlio César, Roque Júnior and Rosana joined the members of the community for an unforgettable football festival. The group of stars took to the pitch alongside boys and girls from São Remo, as well as from participants of this week’s Young Entrepreneurs’ Legacy Programme (YELP). Images Courtesy of CBF

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FIFA Foundation Legends Game at the São Remo community in São Paulo - 16-Nov, 2019

Participants immerse themselves in a FIFA Technical Development Workshop led by Arsène Wenger, on January 28, 2020 in Doha, Qatar.

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FIFA Technical Development Workshop, Doha

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: A detail view of the FIFA Living Football captain's armband in the Saudi Arabia locker room prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Jordan at Education City Stadium on December 01, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Saudi Arabia v Jordan - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Kids join in the fun as go through football skills drills during FIFA Women's World Cup 'One Year To Go' event at State Centre of Football on July 19, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.  (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images for FIFA)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Girls participate in field sessions during the FIFA Coach Education Development Pathway - Australia at Gunyama Park, Zetland on May 6, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/FIFA via Getty Images)

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TEHRAN, IRAN - NOVEMBER 22:  trainees look on during FIFA Women's Football - Goal Keeping Course on November 22, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.  (Photo by Amin Jamali - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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A coach instructs local kids during a training session in the  new Kumamoto Football Centre.

GOA, INDIA - OCTOBER 21: Players of Japan train during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2022 training session of Japan at Bambolim Athletic Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Goa, India. (Photo by Masashi Hara  - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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MONGOLIA, ULANBATOR - APRIL 11: South Korean defender Cha Du-Ri (center L), Germany midfielder Julia Simic (center 2nd L), President of Mongolian Football Federation Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar (center C), FIFA Foundation CEO Youri Djorkaeff (center 2nd R), former France international Jean Djorkaeff (center R) take a group photo with studentern during the FIFA Football 4 Schools workshop on April 11, 2022 in Ulanbator, Mongolia. (Photo by Byambasuren Byamba Ochir - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Supporters of the South Korean national soccer team gather 22 June 2002 at City Hall in Seoul to watch the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals match between Korea and Spain.  Hundreds of thousands of people crushed into every spare corner of the Gwanghwamun district of Seoul and central squares across South Korea as the country put on an unprecedented World Cup-inspired show of national pride.  AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

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Supporters of the South Korean national soccer team gather 22 June 2002 at City Hall in Seoul to watch the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals match between Korea and Spain. 

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Supporters of Tunisia are seen during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group B match between Tunisia and United Arab Emirates at Al Thumana Stadium on December 6, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Tullio Puglia - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tunisia v United Arab Emirates - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

RABAT, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 27: A view of the players during FIFA Forward Morocco on September 27, 2022 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Musie Girmay - FIFA/FIFA via APO)

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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON - MARCH 18: Children attend an event with FIFA Legend Samuel Eto’o during his visit in school, organized by FIFA Foundation-supported NGO, Sport and Cooperation Network, on March 18, 2019 in Yaounde, Cameroon. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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FIFA Foundation Visit to Cameroon

LONDON - MARCH 26:  A Ghana fan holds up Ghanaian flags during the international friendly match between Ghana and Mexico at Craven Cottage on March 26, 2008 in London, England.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Ghana Flags

SALY, SENEGAL - FEBRUARY 24: Attendees during a Coach Training Event on February 24, 2022 in Saly, Senegal. (Photo by Carmen Abd Ali - FIFA/FIFA via FactStory)

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FIFA Coaching Educators - Senegal

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: United States fans wave flags during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FRISCO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 23: Mallory Pugh #9 of the USA celebrates with Ashley Sanchez #13 and Catarina Macario #20 after scoring against Iceland in the second half during the 2022 SheBelieves Cup at Toyota Stadium on February 23, 2022 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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MONTREAL,CANADA - JUNE 15: During the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group A match between Netherlands and Canada at Olympic Stadium on June 15, 2015 in Montreal, Canada.(Steve Bardens-FIFA/FIFA Via Getty Images)

Vancouver, Canada - JUNE 21: During the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Round of 16 match between Canada and Switzerland at BC Place Stadium on June 21, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Matthew Lewis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - AUGUST 12: A general view during Football for Schools aside the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2022 on August 12, 2022 in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

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TOLUCA, MEXICO - AUGUST 17: General view during referee training during day one of the Cooperation agreement FEF - FMF workshops and meetings at headquarters of the Federacion Mexicana de Futbol on August 17, 2022 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/FIFA via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TOLUCA, MEXICO - AUGUST 17: General view during referee training during day one of the Cooperation agreement FEF - FMF workshops and meetings at headquarters of the Federacion Mexicana de Futbol on August 17, 2022 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/FIFA via Getty Images)

TOLUCA, MEXICO - MARCH 03: General view of training session on March 3, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Croatia MA Page

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26 : During the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Denis Doyle - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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TUBIZE, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 19: A general view of the new facilities during the Tubize Basecamp Inauguration on September 19, 2022 in Tubize, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Belgium v Sweden - Euro 2000(tm) UEFA European Football Championship(tm) - Group B - King Baudouin Stadium - Brussels 10/6/00..Mandatory Credit: Action Images /John Sibley.Coca-Cola Kids

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 18: General action of the Women’s U-19 national team during a training session at the FIFA Forward Programme new DFB campus on October 18, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - JULY 09:  German fans arrive for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals at Arena IM Allerpark on July 9, 2011 in Wolfsburg, Germany.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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LODZ, POLAND - MAY 23: Poland fans enjoy the atmosphere during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group A match between Poland and Colombia at Lodz Stadium on May 23, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 20: During the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final match between Brazil and Serbia at North Harbour Stadium on June 20, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22:  Serbia fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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LLANGEFNI, WALES - 5 JULY 2022 - Huddle Unite Festival at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni, Angelsey (Pic by Nik Mesney/FAW)

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 05: Kids play football during a training session at the FIFA Blue Stars 2016/FIFA Youth Cup on May 5, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: During the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Switzerland and Costa Rica at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Lukas Schulze - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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AMMAN, JORDAN - OCTOBER 07:  A Spain fan waves his flag during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 Group A match between Spain and Mexico at King Abdullah II International Stadium on October 7, 2016 in Amman, Jordan.  (Photo by Christopher Lee - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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PORTO, PORTUGAL - MARCH 24:  Portugal fans wave flags prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Portugal and Turkey at Estadio do Dragao on March 24, 2022 in Porto, Porto. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

ASUNCION, PARAGUAY - NOVEMBER 30: Madjer of Portugal talks to the players escort kids in the tunnel prior to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019 semi final match between Japan and Portugal at Estadio Mundialista "Los Pynandi"  on November 30, 2019 in Asuncion, Paraguay. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 30: (CHINA-OUT) Chinese fans show their support during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group A match between China and Guam at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on May 30, 2021 in Suzhou, China.(Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)

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MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 12: Players warm up during a Colombia training session ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 at Charrua Stadium on November 12, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 19:  Colombia fans celebrate during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional on June 19, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 13:  Fans of Haiti celebrate during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 group D match between Germany and Haiti at Stade de la Rabine on August 13, 2018 in Vannes, France.  (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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ROME - JULY 9: Football fans Jubilate after the  goal of Materazzi during a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2006 final between France and Italy at Circus Maximus on July 9, 2006 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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GRENOBLE, FRANCE - JUNE 18: Jamaica fans enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group C match between Jamaica and Australia at Stade des Alpes on June 18, 2019 in Grenoble, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Football - Colombia v Switzerland - FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 - Semi Final - Teslim Balogun Stadium - Lagos - Nigeria - 12/11/09.Nigeria Fans, Flags, Official Merchandise.Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Scott Heavey.

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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24:  Panama fans celebrate their sides first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.  (Photo by Elsa - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 14: A general view as players of Norway train during a Norway Training Session on July 14, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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CARMONA, PHILIPPINES - MARCH 04: Hali Long trains with players of Stallion Laguna FC at the PFF National Training Centre on March 04, 2023 in Carmona, Philippines.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chloe Mustaki of Republic of Ireland trains during a Republic of Ireland Training Session at Leichhardt Oval on July 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Football - Spain v South Africa - FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 Group A - Free State Stadium - Mangaung / Bloemfontein - South Africa - 20/6/09.South Africa fans, Flags, Special Effects Shots.Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Keith Williams.

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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Sweden fans show their support prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group E match between Sweden and Slovakia at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 18, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov - Pool/Getty Images)

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CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 22: Vietnam fans show support for their team before the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 group E match between Vietnam and New Zealand at Cheonan Baekseok Stadium on May 22, 2017 in Cheonan, South Korea. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

HANOI, VIETNAM - MAY 22: Football fans celebrate outside the My Dinh stadium as Vietnam successfully defended the SEA Games men's football gold medal after beating Thailand 1-0 in the final on May 22, 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam. (Photo by Linh Pham/Getty Images)

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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 17: Players of Zambia speak during a Zambia Training Session on July 17, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Rk.	Team	PTS	+/- pts
58 1	Iraq IRQ	1420.47	+11.47
59 1	South Africa RSA	1407.67	-2.33
60 2	Republic of Ireland IRL	1399.74	-0.26
61 1	Finland FIN	1394.44	-6.56
62 1	Burkina Faso BFA	1390.38	-9.62

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