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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 208 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. FIFA employs some 310 people from over 35 nations and is composed of a Congress (legislative body), Executive Committee (executive body), General Secretariat (administrative body) and committees (assisting the Executive Committee).

    FIFA Brand - Our commitment

    The world is a place rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity, but also one where many are still deprived of their basic rights. FIFA now has an even greater responsibility to reach out and touch the world, using football as a symbol of hope and integration.

      FIFA Statutes

      FIFA Statutes
      The Statutes and the accompanying regulations governing their implementation form the Constitution of FIFA.

      Associations


      Together, the association members make up the Congress, FIFA's supreme and legislative body. Now boasting 208 members, it had just seven in 1904.

        Bodies

        FIFA Bodies

        The supreme and legislative body of FIFA is the Congress, which is made up of all the member associations, with each getting one vote.

          Administration

          Administration

          FIFA's administration is carried out by the General Secretariat, which employs some 310 staff members at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland.

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            FIFA: 106 years old today

            With Africa's first-ever FIFA World Cup looming large on the horizon, world football's governing body today celebrates its 106th anniversary.

              FIFA President

              FIFA President

              What is the President's role, who is he, what is his background and how did he get elected? Find out the answers to all these questions about the head of FIFA.

                Big Count

                Big Count
                How many players are there in the world? How many clubs are there? Find out the answers to these questions, thanks to the calculations made by FIFA's 'Big Count'.

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