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

Lighthouse Relief 

Reclaim Childhood

Golden Boots Uganda (GoBU)

Communities First Foundation

Oltalom Sport Association

Soccer Without Borders Uganda 

Non-profits supported by FIFA Foundation Community Programme 

Argentina widen the gap while Guinea-Bissau, Aruba and Albania make headway

Following their 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and a 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, Argentina (1st) tighten their grip at the summit of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Albania's players celebrate

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City operational planning tour kicks off in Miami

The FIFA and FIFA26 experts leading key operational areas – from transport and stadium operations to hospitality and pitch management – came together in Miami to kick off a series of visits to each of the 16 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities.

FIFA President Meetings in New York

FIFA President meets Prime Minister of Thailand

La Massana complex officially inaugurated in Andorra

 The Andorran sports complex of La Massana, which came second in the inaugural edition of the FIFA Forward Awards - awards created to recognise the best projects of the FIFA Forward programme - was officially inaugurated on Wednesday 20 September.

Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President, Fèlix Álvarez, FAF President, and others during the official inauguration of La Massana complex in Andorra

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura attends World Football Summit Europe 2023

FIFA President meets President of Senegal

FIFA President meets President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

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

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ | A Tournament of Firsts

Kids play on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity pitch in Adelaide/Tarntanya. 

FIFA Women's Football Strategy

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

Kylie Bates: “We need to build spaces that are safe and where everyone belongs”

Kylie Bates, Sports Specialist at UN Women, has insisted that the FIFA Women’s World Cup has opened the door to cultural change

Kylie Bates, WFC 2023

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

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

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of Croatia Zoran Milanovic

FIFA publishes Football Tribunal Report 2022/2023

FIFA has today published the second edition of the Football Tribunal Report, which covers the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Football Tribunal Report 2023 front cover

Refereeing Instructors Course ‘teaching the teachers’ in Riyadh

A total of 44 participants from West Asian countries completed the FIFA Futuro III Refereeing Instructors course

FIFA FUTURO III Refereeing Instructors Course – West Asia Region

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 Foundation Community Programme opens tender process

The FIFA Foundation, has today (19 September) launched an RFP to procure the provision of services related to the assessment, review, and processing of applications received by non-profit organisations.

Children play football

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

Nadine Kessler: "All this hard work has paid off"

Nadine Kessler is a woman of many talents. As a club player, she won numerous titles, triumphed with the German women's national team at the 2013 European Championship, became European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year. 

UEFA Head Of Women's Football Nadine Kessler

VAR introduced into the Hong Kong Premier League with funding from FIFA Forward

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) has introduced VAR into its professional football league with support from the FIFA Forward Development programme. 

VAR implementation by the Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Valbona Gashi: "We want to make football the most popular and accessible sport"

The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has been working with FIFA on development of a a women's football strategysince October 2022 

Women's Football Strategy Workshop - Kosovo

Head of Sustainability reaffirms FIFA’s commitment to tackling “ambitious goals”

FIFA’s Head of Sustainability has reiterated the determination of world football’s governing body to pursue its goals in making the beautiful game more sustainable, but Federico Addiechi also noted it is ”a long journey."

WTO "It's time for Action" Public Forum 2023 Top table

New York Jets v Dallas Cowboys 

FIFA President at Dallas Cowboys, Texas

WTO Public Forum 2023

WTO "It's time for Action" Sport, Trade, and Sustainability Meeting 

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 U-17 World Cup 2023™ draw reveals path to glory for top young talents

The Draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ was made today, revealing the path to glory for the world’s best young players and emerging stars.