Miami, June 20 (QNA) - The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to educate FIFA Fan Festivals show visitors on how to recognize cardiac arrest and practice Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

According to FIFA's statement, fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026 are being given the chance to become lifesavers, as FIFA Medical and the AHA join forces to show fans how to recognize a cardiac arrest, practice hands-only CPR and understand how immediate action can help save lives.

It added that during the tournament, the AHA's Nation of Lifesavers Mobile CPR Unit are appearing at the FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, welcoming thousands of supporters from around the world during the tournament celebrations.

Moreover, the unit has also appeared in the New York/New Jersey Bronx fanzone.

FIFA's first campaign to promote heart health was launched at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 in partnership with the Australian-based not-for-profit organization, Heartbeat of Football.

Its work has been further complemented by a number of confederations and Member Associations with fantastic CPR campaigns to raise global awareness of the importance of CPR.

In 2025, FIFA launched its health initiative, Heart Heroes United, through an educational video teaching young people how to respond if they witness someone experiencing cardiac arrest. FIFA also distributed a heart health awareness program to all 211 of its member associations worldwide. (QNA)