FIFA President pledges future support for Amputee footballers

Gianni Infantino vowed to help amputee players find a greater place for themselves within the football family after watching men's and women's amputee teams showcase their skills in Kigali, following his re-election to the FIFA Presidency on Thursday.

A group photo during the WAFF Women Amputee Football event

FIFA President Gianni Infantino re-elected by acclamation at historic FIFA Congress

Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA acknowledges the delegates after being elected 

Gianni Infantino addresses UEFA Confederations meeting ahead of FIFA Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed the UEFA Confederations meeting ahead of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, speaks during the opening of a UEFA confederation meeting

Gianni Infantino pays tribute to South American fans in address to CONMEBOL Council 

FIFA President addressed CONMEBOL Council ahead of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali  Gianni Infantino thanked CONMEBOL for its support  Spoke of the passion and colour South American fans bring to the FIFA World Cup 

CONMEBOL Council Meeting in Kigali 

Kigali Pelé Stadium inaugurated in Rwanda

Gianni Infantino and President Paul Kagame were present as Rwanda became the latest country to follow the FIFA President’s call for every member association to name a stadium after Pelé, following his passing in December 2022.

Inauguration of Kigali Pelé  Stadium 

Gianni Infantino congratulates OFC President before unopposed re-election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed delegates gathered for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Extraordinary Congress, and took the opportunity to congratulate Lambert Maltock, moments before the incumbent President was re-elected. 

OFC Extraordinary Congress in Kigali 

FIFA President praises ‘transformative’ leaders for their contribution to football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the inspirational governance of two of Africa’s most prominent leaders at a special ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) .

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks on stage during a CAF outstanding achievement award presentation

FIFA President discusses football development with UAE Football Association President in Dubai

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) President Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi in Dubai where they discussed football development and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ which will take place in the Gulf nation.

FIFA President meets UAE Football Association President in Dubai

Proceedings against FIFA President closed

FIFA welcomes the decision of the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG), which has closed the investigation against FIFA President Gianni Infantino related to a private jet being chartered to fly from Suriname to Switzerland in 2017. 

FIFA logo at the Home of FIFA

VAR decision communications trials confirmed by The IFAB

At its 137th Annual General Meeting held in London today, The IFAB approved a number of changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game and confirmed the decision to trial the broadcasting of VAR review decisions in-stadium and to a live TV audience.

Representatives of the four British Member Associations pictured with the FIFA President, and Presidents of Concacaf and the OFC

Fifth edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review concludes in Mexico City

The fifth edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) concluded in Mexico City today. It had been opened by a video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who stressed the importance of the transfer reforms.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2023

FIFA World Cup record-breaker Fontaine dies

While it is often said that records are there to be beaten, the fact remains that the one for most goals scored at a single FIFA World Cup™ has stood for fully 65 years and looks likely to remain unbeaten for some time yet. 

Ex-France international footballer Just Fontaine (R) receives the Adidas Platinum Boot award from ex-Brazil international footballer Ronaldo during the Opening Ceremony of the 64th FIFA Congress

FIFA President plans Israel visit at meeting with IFA counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he would visit Israel in May to see for himself how football is developing after meeting the Israeli Football Association (IFA) President Shino Moshe Zuares in Paris on Tuesday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with The Israel Football Association President Shino Moshe Zuares at FIFA Paris Office

FIFA Forward to continue supporting football growth in Azerbaijan 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met his counterpart from the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan, Rovnag Abdullayev, at FIFA's Paris bureau on Tuesday to discuss continued cooperation within the scope of the FIFA Forward project.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with Association Of Football Federations Of Azerbaijan President Rovnag Abdullayev at FIFA Paris Office

Coach development focus as FIFA President meets Finnish FA counterpart

 The impact of FIFA Forward funding on coaching development in Finland was central to discussions when FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Finnish Football Association (SPL) President Ari Lahti met in Paris on Tuesday.

FIFA President meeting with Finnish Football Association President Ari Lahti at FIFA Paris Office

Dutch FIFA Women's World Cup hopes central to Paris talks

Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) President Just Spee stated his optimism about his country’s FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ chances when he met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Paris on Tuesday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with Royal Netherlands Football Association President Just Spee at FIFA Paris Office

FIFA President and St. Lucia Football Association chief meet in Paris

Saint Lucia Football Association President Lyndon Cooper outlined three key areas when he discussed his country’s FIFA Forward 3.0 plans with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with St Lucia Football Association President Lyndon Cooper at FIFA Paris Office

FIFA acknowledges Le Graët's resignation

FIFA acknowledges Noël Le Graët's resignation as French Football Federation (FFF) President after eleven years at the helm of the organisation, having previously served as Vice-President for six years.  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Noel Le Graet during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA President leads heartfelt Pelé tribute at gala event

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened the proceedings at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2022 by leading a tribute to one of the greatest players the game has ever seen – the peerless Pelé.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 

Expanded opportunities for Africa tops agenda as heads of FIFA and SAFA meet

The opportunities created for African football by the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026™ were high on the agenda as FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Danny Jordaan, President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), met in Paris.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan 

Women’s football development on the agenda as Presidents Infantino and Brima meet

The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has travelled to Paris to meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to provide an update on the remarkable progress made on women’s football development.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting Sierra Leone Football Association President Thomas Brima

‘Youth is at the heart of everything’ as Presidents of FIFA and FFB meet

The head of the Burundian Football Association has travelled to Paris to meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to identify and discuss opportunities to further increase support already provided by FIFA Forward for football development in Burundi.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Burundian Football Association President Alexandre Muyenge

FIFA Forward 3.0 on the agenda as FIFA and FAM presidents meet

Gianni Infantino and the President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Haji Hamidin Bin Haji Mohd Amin, have met to discuss and identify opportunities for the next stages of football development across Malaysia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Football Association Of Malaysia President and FIFA Council Member Hamidin Bin Mohd Amin

FIFA President holds discussions with Maltese counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Bjorn Vassallo, President of the Malta Football Association (MFA), and held constructive discussions about a number of topics related to the development of men’s, women’s and youth football across the country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Malta Football Association President Bjorn Vassallo

FIFA and OFC presidents meet in Paris

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lambert Maltock, President of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), have met in Paris for high-level talks on the future of football within the region.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and OFC President Lambert Maltock

FIFA President meets LFF General Secretary and new FIFA Council member

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed Kanya Keomany, General Secretary of the Lao Football Federation (LFF) to Paris, for a meeting to discuss football development progress and future opportunities.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Lao Football Federation General Secretary and FIFA Council Member Kanya Keomany

Adriana Lima named as FIFA Global Fan Ambassador

FIFA has announced that Adriana Lima, the Brazilian supermodel, actress and businesswoman, global fashion icon and one of the most successful models of all time, has been appointed as the organisation’s first FIFA Global Fan Ambassador.

Adriana Lima 

President Infantino reflects on seven years at FIFA helm

In celebrating his seventh anniversary at the head of world football’s governing body, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reflected on the work that has been undertaken so that the organisation can respond to modern football’s ever-changing needs.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President congratulates Victor Montagliani on re-election as Concacaf president

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Victor Montagliani on being re-elected as President on Concacaf and praised him for turning Concacaf into a confederation that focuses on football. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani during the Concacaf 38th Ordinary Congress

Gianni Infantino: FIFA World Cup 2026™ will ‘change the balance in football’

Gianni Infantino has told member association Presidents gathered at the Congress of the UNCAF that the next edition of the FIFA World Cup™ provides unprecedented opportunities for football development across not only North America, but Central America too.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the XXII UNCAF Ordinary Congress

FIFA Foundation to provide USD 1 million in aid to Türkiye and Syria earthquake victims

The FIFA Foundation is to provide USD 1 million in emergency humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria which have claimed the lives of over 42,000 people and left many more without shelter in freezing temperatures.

FIFA Flag

Gianni Infantino meets President Macron in Paris

Gianni Infantino has met President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace where they talked about football development around the world. 

French President Macron and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet each other at the Salon Doré at the Élysée Palace

Africa focused and united in Paris

An unprecedented event was held on 7 and 8 February in Paris. For two days, all African Member Associations gathered in the French capital for a workshop on football development.

Group photo including FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura during the Tactical Planning Workshop for African MAs in Paris

FIFA President says a new era is awaiting African football

African football is set to embark on a new era, with greater investment in football development and the chance for more teams to shine on the global stage, Gianni Infantino told a workshop for African member associations.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Tactical Planning Workshop for African member associations in Paris 

Paulista Football Federation to name headquarters after Pelé

The Paulista Football Federation (FPF) is to name its headquarters the “Pelé Building.” The FPF’s member clubs and leagues unanimously agreed to a suggestion from Santos FC President Andrés Rueda.

FPF headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil

Gianni Infantino congratulates Shaikh Salman on re-election as AFC President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa on being re-elected as the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) during the 33rd AFC Congress in Manama, Bahrain. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 33rd AFC Congress 2023 

Kosovo delegation discuss future infrastructure projects with FIFA President

 A delegation from Kosovo have visited Gianni Infantino at the Home of FIFA and presented their vision for developing football infrastructure across the country, including the building of stadiums and training pitches. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) with Kosovo Football Federation President Agim Ademi (L) and Kosovo Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Hajrulla Çeku

FIFA President attends World Economic Forum in Davos

Gianni Infantino has attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he met several heads of state, business leaders from different companies and leaders of global organisations. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at World Economic Forum

FIFA President sees Thailand retain the ASEAN Football Federation Cup in Bangkok

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was in attendance as Thailand retained the ASEAN Cup, on this occasion at Vietnam’s expense, by winning the second leg of the final 1-0 at Bangkok’s Thammasat Stadium

Thailand pictured after their AFF Trophy Final 2nd Leg victory at Thammasat Stadium 

FIFA President meets Thai FA President and tours new futsal and match operation centre in Bangkok

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in a series of high-level meetings with senior officials from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and toured a new football development facility during a visit to the Thai capital Bangkok.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Bangkok for AFF Championship Final

FIFA President attends African Nations Championship opener

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was present as the seventh edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) got under way with a spectacular opening ceremony at the brand-new Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers, Algeria.

2022 CAF African Nations Championship - Algeria v Libya

Draw determines seven sides' paths to FIFA Club World Cup glory

The draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™ delivered an exciting series of fixtures for the seven clubs who will compete for the crown of club world champions in Morocco from 1 to 11 February 2023.