Tickets

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ - Book your tickets now

"We salute you": FIFA celebrates International Volunteer Day

FIFA President hails volunteers' contribution

FIFA Arab Cup™

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.

More from Qatar

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: A player of Syria walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group B match between Syria and Tunisia at Al Bayt Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Three spots up for grabs as first groups conclude

5 Dec 2021

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Mahmoud Hamdy of Egypt celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group D match between Sudan and Egypt at Stadium 974 on December 04, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Three more through as North Africans excel

4 Dec 2021

AL WAKRAH, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Yacine Brahimi of Algeria celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group D match between Lebanon and Algeria at Al Janoub Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Brahimi: I'd love to get more goals for Algeria

4 Dec 2021

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Almoez Ali of Qatar looks on during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group A match between Qatar and Bahrain at Al Bayt Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Watch Episode 11 of the Qatar 2022 Magazine Show

5 Dec 2021

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Mohammad Anez of Syria celebrates with teammates Mohammed Sahyouni, Moaiad Alkhouli, Oliver Kass Kawo, Mohammed Osman and Yousef Mohamma after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group B match between Syria and Tunisia at Al Bayt Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Cathrin Mueller - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Kass Kawo: I have realised my Syria dream

4 Dec 2021

More

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Mbacke Ndiaye of Mauritania blocks the ball during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group B match between Mauritania and United Arab Emirates at Stadium 974 on December 03, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

A debut to remember for Mauritania’s Ndiaye

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Feras Albrikan of Saudi Arabia and Yaser Hamed of Palestine battle for a header during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group C match between Palestine and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Today at the FIFA Arab Cup

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Akram Afif of Qatar celebrates with teammates Abdelkarim Hassan and Homam Ahmed after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group B match between Oman and Qatar at Education City Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Hosts advance as late shows light up Qatar

NEWPORT, WALES - DECEMBER 01: Analysis during the FIFA High Performance - Football Performance Analysis & Insights media day on December 01, 2021 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Luke Walker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

The future is now: FIFA bringing performance analytics to a whole new level

#ACTogether campaign

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

#ACTogether campaign to promote access to COVID-19 tools during FIFA Arab Cup™

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting volunteers during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 at the operational DEC on December 2, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

"We salute you": FIFA celebrates International Volunteer Day

More from Qatar

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021

French Karateka Steven da Costa, winner of the Gold Medal in the men's 67 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

Steven Da Costa: Cristiano is an out-and-out champion

4 Dec 2021

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Fan Award: nominees in focus

3 Dec 2021

FIFA The Best Awards 2021 nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

FIFA Puskás Award: nominees in focus

1 Dec 2021

The Best FIFA Fair Play Award - The Nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Fair Play Award: nominees in focus

1 Dec 2021

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper: nominees in focus

30 Nov 2021

More

The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: nominees in focus

The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2021 - The nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Men's Coach: nominees in focus

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2021 - The Nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: nominees in focus

FIFA Best Women's Player 2021 nominees

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Women’s Player: nominees in focus

FIFA Puskas Award

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

FIFA Puskás Award: 11 best goals announced

FIFA Best Men's Player 2021 nominees.

The Best - FIFA Football Awards 2021

The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Nominees in focus

Latest FIFA News

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

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Almoez Ali of Qatar looks on during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group A match between Qatar and Bahrain at Al Bayt Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Watch Episode 11 of the Qatar 2022 Magazine Show

5 Dec 2021

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting volunteers during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 at the operational DEC on December 2, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

"We salute you": FIFA celebrates International Volunteer Day

5 Dec 2021

Horst Eckel visits together with his daughter Dagmar Bad Tabarz Here he is a guest in the unique exhibition in Germany Fussballzeitreise Horst Eckel 8 February 1932 in Vogelbach today Bruchmühlbach Miesau is a German former football player From 1952 to 1958 he completed under coach Sepp Herberger in the German national team 32 international matches and belonged to the DFB team at the 1954 World Cup

1954 FIFA World Cup Switzerland™

West Germany great Horst Eckel passes away

3 Dec 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 18: Disabled kids take part in training with experts in Moscow during the FIFA Football for Hope adidas Exchange Programme workshop on October 18, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Football Development

FIFA celebrates accessibility and inclusiveness in football on International Day of Disabled People

3 Dec 2021

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: A detail view of a Referee FIFA Living Football sleeve badge prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group D match between Egypt and Lebanon at Al Thumana Stadium on December 01, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Fran Santiago - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Organisation

FIFA welcomes Council of Europe Committee Report on football governance

2 Dec 2021

More

Women's Football

Match schedule confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

Image of Chile’s Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol Joven 2021

FIFA Forward Programme

Chile's youth football gets back into full swing

AFC tests VAR Light concept

Football Technology & Innovation

AFC tests VAR Light concept at AFC Women’s Club Championship 2021 Pilot Tournament (West)

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Blerim Dzemaili draws a ball during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 draw in Zurich, Switzerland on November 29, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™

Draw sets clashes for exciting FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Blerim Dzemaili displays the card of New Zealand during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 OFC Preliminary draw in Zurich, Switzerland on November 29, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Draw sets path to FIFA World Cup 2022™ for Oceania aspirants

IMAGO / NurPhoto

AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 Opening Ceremony FIFA President Gianni Infantino (3rd L)attends the opening ceremony of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 at National Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Singapore.

President

FIFA President lauds foundations for football growth in South-East Asia

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.

Visit the FIFA President's page

IMAGO / NurPhoto

AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 Opening Ceremony FIFA President Gianni Infantino (3rd L)attends the opening ceremony of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 at National Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Singapore.

President

FIFA President lauds foundations for football growth in South-East Asia

5 Dec 2021

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is greeted by a lion dance performance at the opening of the Football Association of Singapore's new headquarters.

President

FIFA President hails regional recovery and football development on Singapore visit

5 Dec 2021

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group D match between Algeria and Sudan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Diverse and fruitful discussions for FIFA President on Day 2 in Qatar

1 Dec 2021

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group A match between Qatar and Bahrain at Al Bayt Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

President

FIFA President reflects on stunning opening day at FIFA Arab Cup™

30 Nov 2021

IMAGO / LaPresse

Photo Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse November 28 , 2021 Naples, Italy soccer Napoli vs Lazio - Italian Football Championship League A TIM 2021/2022 - Diego Armando Maradona stadium. In the pic: Gianni Infantino FIFA President

President

FIFA President attends Napoli tribute to Maradona

29 Nov 2021

More

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 28: FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 28, 2021 in geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Nicolas Dupraz/FIFA)

President

Vietnam encouraged to take chance to shine during FIFA President meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks to the AFC Congress.

President

President Infantino previews Asia’s “biggest football year” in Congress speech

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the CAF General Assembly held in Cairo, Egypt on 26 November 2021 ©Fareed Kotb/BackpagePix

President

President Infantino reiterates FIFA’s commitment to African football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Egyptian FA HQ Facility in Cairo, Egypt on 25 November 2021 ©Fareed Kotb/BackpagePix

President

FIFA President inaugurates Eqypt Football Association headquarters

Al Hilal players celebrate winning the AFC Champions League 2021 Final match against Pohang Steelers at the King Fahd International Stadium on November 23, 2021 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Victor Fraile / Power Sport Images for The AFC

President

FIFA President congratulates AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal

#ACTogether campaign

FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

#ACTogether campaign to promote access to COVID-19 tools during FIFA Arab Cup™

Visit the FIFA President's page

Latest on the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

Women's Football

Match schedule confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

1 Dec 2021

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Ellen White of England celebrates after scoring their side's third goal and becoming the England Women All Time Top Goal Scorer during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier group D match between England and Latvia at Keepmoat Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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

Records and big wins to end the year

30 Nov 2021

Members of the United States squad celebrate with the trophy after the United States team beat Norway 2-1 in the final of the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup to become champions at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, China on 30th November 1991. The team are, back row from left, Julie Foudy, ?, Debbie Belkin, Linda Hamilton, Brandi Chastain, Lori Henry, Joy Biefeld, Kim Maslin-Kammerdeiner, Amy Allmann and Carin Jennings. Front row from left, Wendy Gebauer, Mia Hamm, April Heinrichs, Carla Werden, Shannon Higgins, Tracey Bates, Kristine Lilly and Mary Harvey (half out of frame). (Photo by Bob Thomas via Getty Images)

FIFA Women's World Cup™

Remembering the first Women's World Cup Final

30 Nov 2021

New Zealand Football launches FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 legacy plan - Aotearoa United: Legacy Starts Now (Image courtesy NZF/Phototek)

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

New Zealand aim to supercharge local game with legacy plan

26 Nov 2021

Pia Sundhage (#7) of Sweden makes a run with the ball as Tone Haugen of Norway closes in during play in the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup semi final match between Sweden and Norway at the Ying Dong Stadium in Panyu, China on 27th November 1991. Norway would go on to win the match 4-1. (Photo by Bob Thomas via Getty Images)

FIFA Women's World Cup China PR 1991™

Pia: Winning 4-0 to get a medal was just fantastic

29 Nov 2021

Sweden - Germany (SWE - GER) 4:0, Match No 25, Match for 3rd place, Guangzhou. Teams during national anthems

FIFA Women's World Cup China PR 1991™

Vasconcellos: My 1991 souvenirs still bring tears to my eyes

29 Nov 2021

Picture courtesy of the Football Association of Iceland (Knattspyrnusamband Íslands, KSÍ)

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

Brynjarsdottir: I set myself goals while I was pregnant

28 Nov 2021

2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup final draw results

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

Draw sets stage as Asians tussle for five tickets

28 Oct 2021

Latest on The Future of Football

Zuerich 24.11.2021FIFA Professional Football Conference at Home of FIFAOrnella Desiree Bellia, Arsene Wenger and Steven Martens (v.l.)FOTO: foto-net

President

Transfer system and match calendar discussed as FIFA meets global football community

24 Nov 2021

Ricardo Rambo

Future of Football

Rambo: More opportunities for competition will benefit the global game

24 Oct 2021

EMPOLI, ITALY - OCTOBER 27: Nadia Nadim #9 of Denmark celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 qualifier match between Italy Women's and Denmark Womens's at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 27, 2020 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Future of Football

Nadia Nadim excited to bring global perspective to women’s football review

21 Oct 2021

DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 07: FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger speaks during an interview as part of the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 7, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

Future of Football

Arsène Wenger explains review process on future of men’s football

19 Oct 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger during the Council of Europe visit to FIFA, the House of Football on September 24, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Future of Football

Men's national team coaches consultation over the future of football taking place this week

18 Oct 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: FIFA Women’s Technical Advisory Group Lead Jill Ellis poses for a portrait photo at the FIFA, the House of Football on September 29, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Future of Football

Technical Advisory Group to focus on growth and advancement of women’s football

18 Oct 2021

DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 09: Alexi Lalas poses for a portrait following an interview during the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 9, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

Future of Football

Lalas: The ability to change is a quality

8 Oct 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 14: FIFA Legend Ryan Nelsen speaks during an interview following The Football of Tomorrow - Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) at HoF on July 14, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Future of Football

Nelsen: Planning for travel and rest is crucial

7 Oct 2021

DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 09: Roberto Carlos poses for a portrait following an interview during the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 9, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

Future of Football

Roberto Carlos: Football needs to evolve

6 Oct 2021

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

RK	Team	Total Points
1	Belgium	1828.45
2	Brazil	1826.35
3	France	1786.15
4	England	1755.52
5	Argentina	1750.51

Updated 19 Nov 2021

Check full men's ranking table

Women

RK	Team	Total Points
1	USA	2110.25
2	Sweden	2088.72
3	Germany	2073.09
4	Netherlands	2047.52
5	France	2038.68

Updated 20 Aug 2021

Check full women's ranking table

ALL FIFA

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 25: Signature prior to the FIFA Executive Committee meeting at the FIFA Headquarter on May 25, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

About FIFA

FIFA exists to govern football and to develop the game around the world. Since 2016, the organization has been evolving rapidly to become an organization that can more effectively serve our game for the benefit of the world.

Women's football

Women's Football

FIFA has made sizeable strides off the pitch to hasten the growth of women’s football.

AMMAN, JORDAN - JANUARY 27: General view of Amman on January 27, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Social Impact

FIFA is actively working to improve the lives of people around the world through the work of FIFA Foundation and its Social Responsibility programmes

default

Football Development

Pursuing the Goal 7 of The Vision 2020-2023, FIFA so far has laid building blocks for further growth through many examples of reinforced governance structures and the development of professionals and systems operating within them.

Arsene Wenger oversees training at a FIFA Technical Development Workshop in January 2020 in Doha, Qatar.

Technical

FIFA followed parallel pathways in using technology for the benefit of the whole football community in 2020.

Legal & Compliance

As world football’s governing body, FIFA is firmly committed to the principles of the rule of law, good governance and transparency

**IMAGO / ANP**

NIJMEGEN - (lr) Danielle van de Donk of Holland, Lieke Martens of Holland celebrate the 2-0 during the international women s friendly match between the Netherlands and Australia at the Goffert Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

FIFA/Coca-Cola World ranking

Updated ranking table for Men's and Women's teams.

2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™

Resource Hub

The Resource Hub is the public database of the FIFA Quality Programme, the aim of which is to endorse products that meet strict quality requirements to improve the game and protect players, clubs and associations. Football stakeholders will find a list...

Cookie Settings