Shawky Gharib aiming to shine in Tokyo

Latest Tournament News

Abineiro Ussaca, coach of Mozambique Beach Soccer National Team

World premiere and finals fever for Ussaca

16 Jul 2021

Coach, Talib Al Thanawi poses during the Oman team presentation prior to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019 on November 19, 2019 in Asuncion, Paraguay. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™

Al Thanawi: Oman can be dark horses in Russia

14 Jul 2021

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Shelina Zadorsky of Canada poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Courtyard by Marriott Montpellier on June 07, 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Ben Radford - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Zadorsky playing for more than a medal in Tokyo

13 Jul 2021

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 10: New Zealand Head Coach Tom Sermanni . answers questions from the media during the New Zealand team press conference at Stade Océane during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France on June 10, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Sermanni: New Zealand’s spirit means we can beat anyone on our day

14 Jul 2021

DRESDEN, GERMANY - JULY 10: Abby Wambach of USA celebrates after scoring her goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Quarter Final match between Brazil and USA at Rudolf-Harbig Stadium on July 10, 2011 in Dresden, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Football

A goal for the ages

10 Jul 2021

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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - JULY 09: Camille Abily of France shoots on goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Quarter Final match between England and France at the FIFA Women's World Cup Stadium Leverkusen on July 9, 2011 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

9 July 2011: Bleues on crest of a wave

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MAY 30: Shawky Gharib head coach of Egypt gives instructions to his players during the international friendly match between Chile and Egypt at Nacional Stadium on May 30, 2014 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Franco Moreno/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Olympic Football Tournaments Tokyo 2020 - Men

Shawky Gharib aiming to shine in Tokyo

BERLIN - JULY 09: Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and his teammates celebrate with the trophy following the FIFA World Cup Final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 9th, 2006. Italy won on penalties after extra time, 5-3. (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Coupe du Monde de la FIFA, Allemagne 2006 ™

Italian ecstasy in Berlin

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 31: FIFA Women's World Cup trophy is displayed during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement at the FIFA on March 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA announces collaboration with Australian and New Zealand Human Rights Commissions

The second release of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Philatelic Programme brings fans one step closer to the tournament with stamps depicting the eight spectacular stadiums that will host next year’s event.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Postage stamps feature iconic Qatar venues

New Zealand fans before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA awards FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ media rights in host market New Zealand

Latest FIFA News

FIFA is working on a wide range of topics from improving the Women's game, developing football around the world to ensuring better football governance structures

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 31: FIFA Women's World Cup trophy is displayed during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement at the FIFA on March 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA announces collaboration with Australian and New Zealand Human Rights Commissions

16 Jul 2021

FIFA Chief Commercial Officer Kay Madati. Photo: Michael Rowe Photography

Organisation

FIFA appoints Mr Kay Madati as Chief Commercial Officer

15 Jul 2021

COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 24: Players of New Zealand celebrate the victory after the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Spain and Korea DPR at Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici on November 24, 2018 in Colonia, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Football

Infantino: New OFC women's football strategy is historic

15 Jul 2021

UAE assistant referee Amal Jamal in action

Women's Football

Amal Jamal breaks ground in Emirati officiating

7 Jul 2021

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) in partnership with FIFA on Monday 28 June started a four-day capacity building seminar for women’s football administrators at the National Technical Training Centre. The virtual course brought together 24 participants from women’s football clubs, allied associations, regional associations and the women’s football committee aimed at broadening the competencies of women’s football managers in football administration.

Women's Football

Empowering Gambia to grow Women’s Football

3 Jul 2021

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Hundreds of school pupils from the city Zürich area participated in tournament.

Organisation

Children enjoy historic tournament at Home of FIFA

ZWOLLE, NETHERLANDS - JULY 03: Sarina Wiegman (R) poses as Louis van Gaal (L) hands her over The Best FIFA Women's Coach award on July 3, 2021 in Zwolle, Netherlands. (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates)

Van Gaal crowns The Best Wiegman

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 25: FIFA Institutional Imagery at the Home of FIFA on May 25, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

Legal

FIFA sanctions for Spezia Calcio, USD Lavagnese 1919 and Valdivara 5 Terre for breaches of the rules governing the international transfer of minors

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 10: New Zealand Head Coach Tom Sermanni . answers questions from the media during the New Zealand team press conference at Stade Océane during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France on June 10, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Sermanni: New Zealand’s spirit means we can beat anyone on our day

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Shelina Zadorsky of Canada poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Courtyard by Marriott Montpellier on June 07, 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Ben Radford - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Zadorsky playing for more than a medal in Tokyo

New Zealand fans before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA awards FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ media rights in host market New Zealand

FIFA President

Gianni Infantino’s presidency has focused on bringing wide-ranging reforms to FIFA, expanding global participation in FIFA’s flagship competitions and boosting FIFA’s investment in football development through the Forward Programme.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 27: FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Living Football Magazine Show 8 filming at the Home of FIFA on May 27, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

President

Unity of Caribbean purpose lauded by FIFA President in Miami speech

9 Jul 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 25: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference after the virtual FIFA Council Meeting at the Home of FIFA on June 25, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. The virtual meeting, held behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, included the bidding process and vote for the host of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (FWWC23) which was awarded to the joint bid of Australia and New Zealand . (Photo by Ben Moreau/FIFA via Getty Images)

President

OFC foundations for development praised by FIFA President

8 Jul 2021

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a speech at the 35th Concacaf Congress in Miami, USA.

President

FIFA President urges "healthier, less discriminatory and more competitive” football in Concacaf speech

8 Jul 2021

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a video interview

President

A healthier and more competitive football for all

1 Jul 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 20, 2019: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting at the Moscow Kremlin. Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS

President

FIFA President discusses 2018 legacy and sustainable growth of football during visit to Russia

21 Jun 2021

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AFFA President Rövnəq Abdullayev and FIFA President Gianni İnfantino in Baku on 20 June 2021. Photo: www.affa.az

President

Strengthened foundations for football development in Azerbaijan

RABAT MALTA - JUNE 18: FIFA President Gianni Infantino takes part in a morning football Activity at Salinos Ground in Valletta, Malta iin the attendance of Clifton Grima, Minister of Education/Parl. Sec Sport & Youths and Justine Caruana, Education Minister on 18 June 2021, during his one-day visit to Malta. (Photo by Domenic Aquilina/FIFA)

President

FIFA President cherishes past and looks Forward on visit to Malta

Sports Diplomacy Conference

President

FIFA President advocates sports diplomacy as an effective tool for social change 

UNODC #UnitedAgainstCorruption

Football Regulatory

FIFA President reinforces commitment to good governance at UN General Assembly

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 31: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque during the FIFA and CARICOM MoU signing at the Home of FIFA on May 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by FIFA)

Football Development

FIFA and CARICOM enter into landmark collaboration agreement

The referee Kai Erik Steen of Norway looks on during the FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball qualifiers match at San Marino Stadium, Serravalle. Picture date: 31st March 2021. Picture credit should read: Jonathan Moscrop/Sportimage PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK SPI-0974-0027

Member Associations

FIFA teams up with Mexican and Ecuadorian football for innovative refereeing agreement 

FIFA Arab Cup™ Qualifiers

The FIFA Arab Cup™ sees 16 teams from across the Arab world come together to compete. The event offers a great opportunity for competitors and spectators alike to experience the spirit of Qatar and the iconic stadiums that will host the World Cup in 2022.

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 22: The Mauritania players and staff celebrate at the end of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Mauritania and Yemen at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on June 22, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Groups complete as excitement builds

26 Jun 2021

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 25: Ali Haram of Bahrain (R) celebrates after scoring their team's first goal with teammates Mahdi Alhumaidan (L) and Komail Alaswad during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Bahrain and Kuwait at Khalifa International Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Dominant Bahrain reach FIFA Arab Cup

25 Jun 2021

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 25: Jasim Alshaikh of Bahrain and Bader Almotawaa of Kuwait battle for the ball during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Bahrain and Kuwait at Khalifa International Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Al Mutawa makes history

25 Jun 2021

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 24: Mohammed Khalil and Mohammed Rashid (R) of Palestine celebrate during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Palestine and Comoros at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on June 24, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Five-star Palestine come from behind to beat Comoros

24 Jun 2021

Faisal Al Harbi (R) of Kuwait vies with Ahamed Ghailan of Bahrain during the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup 2019 Group B football match between Kuwait and Bahrain in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 2, 2019.

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Bahrain and Kuwait rivalry set for another chapter

24 Jun 2021

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DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 23: Defender Haym Ibrahim of Comoros and Thonon Évian Grand Genève FC ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 qualifiers on June 23, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Opportunity knocks for Ibrahim and Comoros

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 23: Hilal Alhelwe of Lebanon celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-0 during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Lebanon and Djibouti at Khalifa International Stadium on June 23, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Al Helwe stunner sends Lebanon to FIFA Arab Cup

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 22: Sidi Rachid and Adama Ba of Mauritania react during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Qualifying match between Mauritania and Yemen at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on June 22, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Mauritania beat Yemen to FIFA Arab Cup ticket

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 20: Muhsen Al Ghassani of Oman celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup Qatar Qualifiers match between Oman and Somalia at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on June 20, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Oman see off Somalia in Arab Cup qualifier

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 19: Sudan players celebrate victory following the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Qualifiers match between Libya and Sudan at Khalifa International Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Sudan seal spot at FIFA Arab Cup

Riyad Mahrez(7) of Algeria celebrates with his teammates the goal he scored during FIFA Day friendly match Tunisia-Algeria at Rades stadium Photo: Yassine Mahjoub

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Friendlies provide lessons and questions for African giants

The Vision 2020-2023

The Vision 2020-2023 is a pledge not only to FIFA’s member associations, but to everyone who loves football.

World Ranking

World Ranking

The official world rankings of the international mens and womens teams.

Men
RKTeamTotal Points
1
BEL
Belgium
1783
2
FRA
France
1757
3
BRA
Brazil
1743
4
ENG
England
1687
5
POR
Portugal
1666

Updated 27 May 2021

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Women
RKTeamTotal Points
1
USA
USA
2197
2
GER
Germany
2073
3
FRA
France
2039
4
NED
Netherlands
2035
5
SWE
Sweden
2011

Updated 25 Jun 2021

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