Guyana to install mini-pitches as part of FIFA Arena programme 

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has confirmed his government’s support in developing and installing several mini-pitches in Guyana next year as part of the FIFA Arena programme, following a phone conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday.

Announced by the FIFA President during the International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development in Paris in July 2024, FIFA Arena aims to establish at least 1,000 new mini-pitches globally by the time of the FIFA Congress in 2031. It is a response to the pledge to prioritise underserved communities and schools, particularly those in disadvantaged urban and rural areas, by providing safe, accessible spaces for children to play, learn, and grow – using football as a catalyst for inclusion, education, and positive change.

As well as committing his support to FIFA Arena, President Ali also reiterated his government’s support for football in Guyana and in the Caricom region during the conversation (Press release)