World Cup of Healing: No mothers, no football

New York – May 16th & July 10th, 2025

On May 16th and July 10th in New York City, World Football Summit and FC Mother come together to host the World Cup of Healing—an event where football transcends competition to become a catalyst for connection, reflection, and social impact. Join a movement that uses the world’s game to rebuild trust, community, and hope in a divided world.

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A strategic partnership.
A special city

A strategic partnership. A special city

Why FC Mother

Because behind every football icon, there’s a mother who made it possible. FC Mother is the result of a decade-long global research initiative to address one of humanity’s most urgent challenges: maternal healing. Their model, Healing Sports (H-Sports), transforms football into a tool for measurable public health outcomes. By embedding wellness within club culture, FC Mother is changing how the world’s most popular sport can serve humanity.

Why New Yok City

New York is more than a global city. It’s a cultural powerhouse, a hub of innovation, and a beacon for changemakers across industries. With the FIFA Club World Cup arriving in the U.S. for the first time, World Cup of Healing becomes the perfect stage to spark conversations that transcend the pitch. This July, New York becomes the home of the World Cup of Healing. Be there to witness how football is driving measurable change in maternal health — and shaping a new vision for the future of the game.

Football's heartbeat: Mothers

Mothers play a critical role in football — often behind the scenes, yet foundational to the sport’s global ecosystem.

With the World Cup of Healing, maternal well-being is no longer a side conversation — it’s becoming a key priority within football’s future.

At World Football Summit, we believe football can do more than entertain, that’s why we’re proud to partner with FC Mother as our official Health, Longevity & Wellness Partner.

Together, we’re taking on a $27.2 trillion global challenge: maternal health.

By activating the power of 5 billion football fans, we aim to deliver real, measurable impact — starting with the people who give us life.

This is football, reimagined for purpose.

WFS New York key figures

Its time to equalize the potential of the industry in the region to the passion for football it beholds

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Past speakers at WFS Americas 2024

Grace

Ahrens

Executive Director – Women in Soccer

Grace

Ahrens

Grace Ahrens is the Executive Director of Women in Soccer, an organization committed to creating opportunities for women and people with underrepresented gender identities who work (or want to work) in soccer. Growing up in Mexico and with over 10 years of experience in workforce development, branding and media, she brings a deep understanding of diversity and expertise in driving inclusive solutions.

Hammad

Albalawi

Head of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 bid unit at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation – Saudi Arabian Football Federation

Hammad

Albalawi

Hammad Albalawi leads Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 bid, aiming to host the first 48-team tournament in a single nation under the slogan “Growing. Together.” Previously, he was Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Planning & Investment at the Ministry of Sport, overseeing the National Sports and Football Strategies. He also led the privatization of state-owned sports assets, boosting investment appeal and managing IP projects like the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Michael

Broughton

Sports Industry Consultant & Advisor

Michael

Broughton

“For over two decades Michael has worked across the top levels of sports, media, and technology. In addition to his role as an OTT Sports principal and co-host, he is also a partner at Acceleration Equity, based in London. He has served as a senior executive at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, responsible for its strategic relationships and investment strategy with big data and tech companies globally, while also supporting its emerging Gaming and eSports group.”

Giorgio

Chiellini

Head of Football Institutional Relations – Juventus Football Club

Giorgio

Chiellini

I’m a professional former football player, transitioning now in the management position. Part of Common Goal and other social initiatives.

Emily

Heath

Global Brand Director – Rexona

Emily

Heath

Emily Heath, Global Brand Director at Rexona (also known as Sure, Degree or Shield depending on where you are in the world), has 18 years of experience in public relations, social media, innovation and engagement with Unilever’s top brands. Before Unilever, she worked in brand marketing at a major pharmaceuticals company. In her role, Emily emphasises the transformative power of sport through Rexona’s partnerships and communications.

Ben

Jacobs

Sports Broadcaster – TalkSPORT

Ben

Jacobs

Sports journalist with talkSPORT and GiveMeSport

Maheta

Molango

Chairman – PFA

Maheta

Molango

Maheta Molango is the Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), the trade union for footballers in England. A former professional, he began his football career at Atletico Madrid before moving to England to sign with Brighton and Hove Albion in 2004. This was followed by spells at Lincoln City, Oldham Athletic and Wrexham.

Toni

Nadal

Coach & Mentor – UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport

Toni

Nadal

Toni Nadal is a spanish tennis coach. He started working at the Manacor Tennis Club as Head Coach, where he led many of his pupils to the first places in the Spanish ranking.He has been Rafa Nadal’s mentor and coach for 27 years. As a coach, he has the best track records in the history of tennis. He believes a sportsman should develop three main aspects: technical skills, character and the right set of values.