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The schedule for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is your new religion. You’re already planning to stop doing your favorite activities over the next month, just to see all the matches. Your flag and team's T-shirt are ready.

But remember that you are a global citizen. Regardless of whether your team loses or wins, you have the power to contribute to a better world.

Read More: 6 Things You Shouldn't Forget as Russia Hosts the 2018 World Cup

That’s why we at Global Citizen created a fun game for you: the World Cup Challenge, in which you can help others in one or two clicks, all while you enjoy the games.

Are you ready?

FIRST GAME

Everything is prepared. Your team is already on the field, giving it their all to advance to the round of 16...

They won!

Use the energy this tremendous victory gives you to sign this petition as part of your celebration — support a good cause and become part of the generation that ends extreme poverty.

Take Action: Be the Generation to End Extreme Poverty


You lost?

Don’t despair…

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We understand that you’re sad. But you can lift your spirits by making a big impact.  Around the world, there are still children who are starving and need your help. Sign this petition to ask world leaders to act now to stop and prevent extreme hunger and famine.

Take Action:  Now Is the Time to Step up and Fund the United Nation's Famine Appeal

ROUND OF 16

They won!

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Your team made it! This day is historic. We know you want to go out and celebrate with your friends, but first you can become a real hero by dedicating some of your time to asking world leaders to make universal health coverage a reality.

Take Action:It’s Time to Deliver on the Promise of Universal Health Coverage

You lost?

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We’re really sorry, but it’s not the end of the world. You can still earn points by redirecting your energy and supporting an excellent cause.

Take Action: Keep Crisis-Affected Girls in School


QUARTER-FINALS

They won!

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Yes, your team is in the quarter-finals! Calm your nerves for the next round by focusing on our challenge: say no to plastic.

Take Action:  Take the Pledge: #SayNoToPlastic

You lost?

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You won’t be going to the semifinals. But you are a survivor. Take your sorrow and turn it into action by asking governments and corporations to support the education of girls.

Take Action: Call on World Leaders to Support the Global Action Plan to Get Every Girl in School and Learning

SEMIFINALS

They won! 

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Your team won and you just made it to the semifinals to compete for the 2018 World Cup! You’re feeling so good, you’re in love with the world, and you feel our planet is a wonderful place. Help it by defending the Arctic.

Take Action: Stand Up for the Arctic

You lost?

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We understand — you're sad because your team couldn’t make it to the finals. But did you know that there are still children in the world who do not have access to a bathroom? Become a true winner by asking for more investment in sanitation and hygiene.

Take Action: Urge World Leaders to Take a Stand for Sanitation


FINALS

They won! 

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You are the World Champion! With that much greatness, you can do much more than celebrate for your team. Sign this petition to help the planet ensuring that all communities can withstand climate disasters.

Take Action: Ensure All Communities Can Withstand Climate Disaster

You lost?

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Congratulations! Second place isn’t so bad after all. Feel even better by supporting a good cause. Sign the #SheDecides manifesto and help build a more equitable world.

Take Action: Sign the She Decides Manifesto

Global Citizen believes that the world needs people who are engaged in the world, knowledgeable about its diversity, and passionate about change. You can join us by taking action here.

Editorial

Demand Equity

Take Global Citizen's World Cup Challenge and Help the Planet

By Erica Sánchez