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Running since 2019, we hosted our charity football event for the fifth year at Roots Hall stadium in May 2025.
Businesses have the opportunity to play at Southend United FC, while raising money for incredible causes.
World Cup-on-Sea has raised over £170,000 for various charities over the last 5 years. If you would like to find out more, please download our sponsorship pack.
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Supported by Ray Winstone
What is World Cup-on-Sea?
A 32 team, 7-a-side football tournament played on Southend United's Roots Hall Stadium.
The tournament is open to professional businesses who are able to field an all-male team of between 7 and 13 players.
All funds raised for 2025 went to YMCA Southend, with 2024 proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This year we raised over £30,000 for YMCA Southend
2025
£32,000
raised for
2024
£48,000
raised for
2023
£39,700
raised for
2022
£28,000
raised for
2019
£22,000
raised for
Interview with Justin Rees, co-Consortium owner of Southend United
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