England's men's amputee football team, reigning Nations League champions, could miss November's World Cup in Mexico due to a funding crisis. Former head coach Scott Rogers called the situation "criminal," noting the sacrifices players, staff, and families make. The team has set a GoFundMe target of £50,000 but has raised only £32,427 so far.

The Football Association funds other para national teams but cut funding for the amputee programme in 2006. The England Amputee Football Association operates as a charity relying on donations and volunteers. FA representatives shadowed the team at the 2022 World Cup and made a funding offer, but it fell short of needs. Rogers said their current model—appearing on television to solicit donations—is unsustainable.

The disparity is stark: in the 2024-25 season, the FA generated £516m turnover with a £6m operating profit, while England's men's team earned £21.5m in prize money for finishing third at the World Cup. Goalkeeper Thomas Atkinson said they are "battling against the system," as rival nations field full-time professionals supported by their governing bodies. "We're having to pay to play whereas they're getting paid to play," Atkinson added, questioning why England's national team players must fund their own tournament attendance.