Football reminds us life isn't race to show off on our own: Pope Leo XIV ahead of FIFA WC

Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, Pope Leo XIV shared a message, stating, "Football reminds us [that] life isn't a race to show off on our own, but a path we learn to walk together." He noted that talented players who cannot pass the ball haven't understood the game, just as those who cannot live for others haven't understood life.