FIFA launches new football arenas in Palestine to provide safe spaces for youth in the West Bank
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FIFA has opened two new mini-pitches in the West Bank to provide safe recreational spaces for Palestinian youth. The project, supported by the Swiss government, aims to foster community engagement through a youth football tournament.
Why it matters
It highlights the role of international sports organizations in providing social infrastructure in conflict-affected regions.
FIFA has officially expanded its global infrastructure footprint by opening two new 'FIFA Arena' mini-pitches in the West Bank. The facilities, located in Marah Rabah and Qusin, aim to provide Palestinian children with a secure environment to play football amid ongoing regional challenges.
In a significant move to bolster grassroots football in the Middle East, FIFA has unveiled two state-of-the-art mini-pitches in the Palestine region. These new facilities are situated in Marah Rabah, located south of Bethlehem, and Qusin, in the northern sector of the West Bank. The project represents a collaborative effort between world football’s governing body and the Palestine Football Association, with critical financial backing provided by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
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