FIFA President encourages IR Iran to continue progress in meeting with President Ebrahim Raisi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised IR Iran’s recent progress in women’s football during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in New York. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of IR Iran Ebrahim Raisi 

Progress and development the key themes as FIFA President meets President of Senegal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has emphasised the importance of commitment to continued football development in a meeting with the President of Senegal Macky Sall on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of Senegal Macky Sall 

FIFA and UNHCR observe International Day of Peace 

FIFA and UNHCR signed a MOU in July 2023 committing to work closely with those forcibly removed from their communities.

Lighthouse relief

FIFA President and Uzbekistan counterpart discuss preparations for FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and discussed the country’s recent success on the pitch, outstanding involvement in FIFA programmes and the first-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup to take place in the country

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

FIFA President hails Thailand's passion for football in meeting with Prime Minister

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Thailand's passion for football in talks with the south-east Asian country's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Thailand H.E Srettha Thavisin

FIFA President discusses football development with Lebanese delegation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Lebanon’s President of the Council of Ministers, His Excellency Mohammad Najib Azmi Mikati, to discuss the most recent football-related subjects in the country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Najib Mikati in New York

FIFA and United Nations Industrial Development Organization meet to discuss collaboration opportunities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held a discussion with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Director General Gerd Müller as part of FIFA’s continued efforts to explore opportunities for African cotton-producing nations. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Gerd Müller in New York

FIFA President talks football with Croatian counterpart Zoran Milanovic

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, with the Balkan nation’s sustained exceptional football development one of the topics on the agenda.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of Croatia Zoran Milanovic in New York

FIFA President highlights achievements in meeting with Spanish Prime Minister

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez with discussions including the nation’s consistently excellent results in all forms of football and potential development projects in the future. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez in New York

FIFA President talks technology with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman in New York to discuss how technical innovations employed by the NHL have enhanced the fan experience.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettmann in New York

FIFA President meets MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred in New York

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sat down to discuss the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ and its impact on the North American sports world with Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred in New York

FIFA and World Trade Organization to expand on successful partnership

On the eve of the opening of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaffirmed their commitment to their partnership.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with World Trade Organization General-Director Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in New York

FIFA President and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discuss FIFA World Cup 2026™️ venues

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talked FIFA World Cup 2026™️ venues and potential stadium developments ahead of the tournament with National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell during their meeting in New York.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York

FIFA President hails return of “inspiring” FIFA U-17 World Cup

Infantino says 2023 edition in Indonesia “deserves a specific welcome” after pandemic First FIFA tournament staged in south-east Asia “a massive boost” to football in region FIFA President extends condolences to Morocco earthquake and Libya flood victims

FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ Draw - FIFA President's video message

FIFA President and Cameroonian Football Association counterpart Samuel Eto’o meet in Paris

Football development was at the heart of the discussions when Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President and Indomitable Lions legend Samuel Eto’o visited FIFA President Gianni Infantino at FIFA’s Paris hub on Thursday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) with Cameroonian Football Federation President Samuel Eto'o

FIFA President attends 150-year anniversary of oldest international fixture in football between Scotland and England

Gianni Infantino attended the 150th Anniversary Heritage Match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Scotland v England 150 Heritage Match - Teams line-up before kick-off

FIFA President says football must embrace the entire world during FIFA Club World Cup draw speech

Gianni Infantino said that the FIFA Club World Cup™ was a reflection of FIFA's determination to make football truly global when he spoke during the draw for this year's competition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 draw

FIFA President hails benefits of African Football League in draw address

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees the new African Football League (AFL) as “a great and effective way of taking African football to the next level”, he said when addressing those gathered in Cairo, Egypt.

Morocco Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA celebrates roll-out of innovative digital and TV features at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

FIFA has invested in remote live production, cutting-edge data-driven insights and captivating behind-the-scenes content at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

Gianni Infantino hails transformational FIFA Women's World Cup™

Speaking at the opening of the Second FIFA Women's Football Convention in Sydney, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ has transformed the face of women's football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks on stage during the FIFA Women's Football Convention 2023

UN World Food Programme Executive Director thanks FIFA for supporting Zero Hunger social impact cause

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ semi-final between Australia and England featured the Unite for Zero Hunger social impact cause, which is being promoted by FIFA and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura (L) and Executive Director of the World Food Programme Cindy McCain (C)

Gianni Infantino inaugurates headquarters for New Caledonian Football Association

Gianni Infantino has inaugurated a headquarters for the New Caledonian Football Association (FCF), constructed with support from the FIFA Forward development programme, during a visit to the Pacific island. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Inauguration of the FCF HQ as part of his visit to New Caledonia 

Gianni Infantino talks about talent development during visit to the Solomon Islands

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the Solomon Islands to see for himself the work that is being done to develop football in the Pacific Island nation. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare

Gianni Infantino visits Papua New Guinea and talks about developing talent in the country

Gianni Infantino has visited Port Moresby where he opened the new headquarters of the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) and discussed ways of developing football in the country with its leaders, including Prime Minister James Marape. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Papau New Guinea James Marape 

FIFA President visits “fantastic” Fan Festival in Sydney/Gadigal

Gianni Infantino joined thousands of spectators to savour the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Sydney/Gadigal, where he watched the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ quarter-final between Australia and France.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage at the Sydney Fan Festival 

Gianni Infantino full of admiration for “fantastic” FIFA Women’s World Cup referees

Gianni Infantino has congratulated the referees, assistant referees and video match officials (VMOs) for their performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, saying he is full admiration for them and that they have been fundamental.

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Head of Refereeing, Women, Kari Seitz and FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca 

FIFA and United Nations join together to celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

FIFA and the United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR) jointly staged an event celebrating the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, which has coincided with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ being played in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) with Oriini Kaipara (L) and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura (R) at the International Day of the World's Indigenous People event 

Fiji Football Association names key football facility after Pelé

The Football Association of Fiji (FFA) has opened a new fitness centre as part of its plans to develop football in the country and named the facility after the late Brazilian legend Pelé.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Fiji FA HQ 

Gianni Infantino opens new football facilities during Fiji visit

Gianni Infantino has visited Fiji where he opened new football facilities and discussed football development with the country’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad and Fiji Football Association (FFA) President Rajesh Patel.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his visit to Fiji

FIFA President visits FIFA Forward development projects in Vanuatu

Gianni Infantino has visited Vanuatu and discussed the country’s football development with senior officials, including Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau and FIFA Vice-President and Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) President Lambert Maltock. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu Ishmael Kalsakau 

'King Pelé Football Field' inaugurated in Vanuatu

Gianni Infantino has visited Vanuatu and unveiled a pitch in honour of Pelé to make the Pacific Island nation the first in the region to follow up on the FIFA President’s suggestion to honour the late Brazilian legend.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Vanuatu Academy for the Unveiling of a pitch dedicated to Péle

FIFA President meets Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra and thanked him for the country’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ alongside Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Minister of Sport for Australia Minister Anika Wells, Prime Minister of Australia Hon Anthony Albanese MP, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chris Nikou, Chair, Football Australia 

Gianni Infantino visits Tonga to see FIFA Forward projects and discuss football development

Gianni Infantino has visited the Kingdom of Tonga where FIFA Forward development funds are being used to build football infrastructure both on the main island of Tongatapu and in more remote parts of the country. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Tonga Hu'akavameiliku 

Gianni Infantino visits FIFA Forward development projects in Samoa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has travelled to Samoa to see at first hand the development which has taken place with the support of the FIFA Forward programme. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio at FMFM11 Government building as part of his visit to Samoa 

FIFA President discusses ways of developing football during visit to American Samoa

Gianni Infantino has visited American Samoa and discussed ways in which FIFA can help the Pacific Islands country improve its facilities and develop football. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Federation American Samoa President Iuli Alex Godinet 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes historic visit to the Cook Islands

Gianni Infantino has made a historic visit to the Cook Islands, becoming the first FIFA President to visit the country where FIFA Forward funds are boosting football development. 

FIFA President Visits Cook Islands - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Gianni Infantino kicks off Oceania tour in Tahiti

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ belongs to the entire Oceania region during a visit to Tahiti, which came ahead of the first leg of a tour to the Pacific Islands region. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the Tahiti Women's National team 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ breaks new records

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ is already a resounding success, just six days into the tournament, thanks to record attendances, more than 1.5 million tickets sold, competitive matches and a festive atmosphere. 

Colombia fans show their support during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Colombia and Korea Republic

New Zealand family purchase 1,500,000th FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ ticket

A record-breaking tournament has continued with an Aotearoa New Zealand family today purchasing the 1,500,000th ticket sold at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with the 1,500,000th FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 ticket holder

FIFA Women's World Cup™ has put New Zealand in celebratory mood, says All Blacks coach after meeting Gianni Infantino

The coach of the New Zealand rugby union team, Ian Foster, has met FIFA President Gianni Infantino and said that the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ has brought a festive mood to Aotearoa New Zealand, which is co-hosting the tournament with Australia.

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA and Ian Foster, Head Coach of New Zealand's All Blacks

No security concerns ahead of opening FIFA Women’s World Cup™ match

FIFA would like to express its appreciation for the support provided by the AotearoaNew Zealand authorities following the tragic incident that took place in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau some hours before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup2023™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) and Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Grant Robertson

Gianni Infantino tells OFC Congress that football is set to prosper even more in Oceania

Gianni Infantino has addressed the 29th Ordinary OFC Congress on the eve of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, the biggest sporting event to be held in the region, and said that football will prosper even more in Oceania in the future.