The Organisation

FIFA

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 President

President's Columns

In his regular monthly column, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter takes a look back to what happened in March for the organisation and himself.

The President's Awards

Over the course of his varied career, Joseph S. Blatter has received many awards and distinctions.

About the 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...

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 he...

Administration

FIFA's administration is carried out by the General Secretariat, which employs some 350 staff members at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland.

Bodies

FIFA Congress

Bringing together every member association of FIFA, with each getting one vote, a Congress may be an Ordinary or an Extraordinary Congress. The Congre...

Standing Committees

FIFA's Secretary-General is assisted in their work by more than 25 standing committees and by two judicial bodies (see below). The committees serve a...

Blatter offers support for flood victims in Argentina
Friday 5 April 2013
Following the storm that hit Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires Province, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter offered his support via a letter to Argentinian FA President Julio Grondona.