Did you know that playing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup are five countries that feature on the Open Doors World Watch list. That’s five countries where Christians face extreme or very high levels of persecution because of their faith in Jesus.

So, this Women’s World Cup we want you to kick off about the injustice, violence, threats, exclusion and intimidation millions of Christians face on a daily basis.

Make a start by ordering our free World Cup Wall Chart to pray as they play, then check out some of the fundraising ideas too.

1. Pay per view

Use the England v China match on Tuesday 1 August (midday kick-off) to host a meal based around lunchtime Chinese food and spend time beforehand or afterwards (or at half-time) praying for Christians in China. Charge a small entry free or invite donations.

2. Sponsored soccer skills

Take on a sponsored football activity, such as:

A five-hour football match with friends, family and people from your church (Why five hours? One for each team on the World Watch List at the Women’s World Cup).

Or a keepy-uppy challenge involving 300 keepy-uppies a day throughout the tournament!

3. Five-a-side tournament

Host a five-a-side tournament during the Women’s World Cup and charge each player/team an entry fee. Give the proceeds to Open Doors to help fund vital work with Christians who are facing injustice and persecution.

4. Sweepstake

Hold a simple World Cup sweepstake and charge £3 per entry. The person who picks the winning team will be crowned champion and have bragging rights. Use some of the takings as prize money and then send the rest as a donation to Open Doors.