Mastercard: Expands decades-long football legacy through GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

Mastercard: Expands decades-long football legacy through GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

  • Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. the mission is to connect and power an inclusive
  • Has set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the ‘Highest Altitude Game of Football (Soccer) on a Parabolic Flight’
  • The first-of-its-kind football game was played at an altitude of 20,230 ft (6166.1 m) in zero gravity conditions
  • Celebrating the world’s love for football by taking fans’ passion for the beautiful game to unprecedented heights
  • The out-of-this-world game between the two four-player teams was played on 20 August 2022
  • Football legend Luis Figo was on board with seven players selected to earn their place on the historic flight
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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