FIFA President addresses delegates at CAF General Assembly

President Gianni Infantino has delivered the opening address at the CAF General Assembly, and reaffirmed FIFA’s ongoing commitment to developing football in Africa.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the CAF General Assembly in Tanzania

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Technical Study Group Preview

Monica Vergara, Anja Mittag and Pascal Zuberbuhler will form the FIFA Technical Study Group at the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and FIFA put climate partnership into action

The PIFS and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement firm action on climate change

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) with Secretary General of Pacific Islands Forum Mr.Henry Puna during the FIFA Asia-Pacific Islands Forum MoU signing

Supercopa Femenil helps young Mexican girls dream big

With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women's Super Cup) as part of its women's football development programme. 

First edition of the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women's Super Cup) 

Living Football: Development, cooperation and hundreds of happy girls

In the latest episode of Living Football, we travel to Cabo Verde with a FIFA delegation to inaugurate a series of projects carried out with the support of the FIFA Forward Programme.

Member of FIFA and the Players during the Africa Subdivision Seminar and Inauguration of Forward Infrastructure Projects

USA remain in front, Germany up to second

USA remain top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking as Jamaica, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Portugal and Zambia reach all-time highs.

USA's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2022 Concacaf women's championship final football match against Canada

FIFA Forward supports introduction of VAR in Azerbaijan 

FIFA Forward funding is aiding the introduction of VAR technology in Azerbaijan's new 10-team Premier League.

VAR technology

FEDOFUTBOL opens state-of-the-art offices with the support of FIFA Forward

On 20 July 2022, FEDOFUTBOL, the Dominican Football Federation, inaugurated its new headquarters at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Centre in the capital Santo Domingo.

Inauguration of the renovated offices of FEDOFUTBOL

FIFA and UNODC wrap up year-long global programme 

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) concluded its first-ever international integrity education programme, designed to support all 211 member associations in their efforts to tackle match manipulation in football. 

FIFA Global Integrity Programme

FIFA appoints normalisation committee in El Salvador

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Salvadoran Football Association (FESFUT) following the suspension of the entire FESFUT Executive Committee and the General Secretary.

FIFA emblem

FIFA, UEFA join forces to bring Technical Directors together

Some of the top Technical Directors from around Europe gathered in Leeds, in the heart of England, for a collaborative workshop hosted by FIFA and UEFA.

FIFA Technical Directors Course - Group Photo

FIFA President congratulates continental women’s champions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated all five international continental women’s champions, following a record-breaking summer of international football.

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement

FIFA Forward supporting Senegal’s stewards

Un projet de formation de stadiers a été mené au Sénégal pour améliorer la sécurité dans les stades

Fans during the 2023 Africa Nations qualifier (CHAN) match between Senegal and Liberia

Fresh dawn for Philippines as new headquarters breaks ground

For the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) 2022 is shaping as a milestone year. Firm foundations have now been put in place to secure the future of the nation’s football, with the commencement of their new headquarters. 

Dignitaries on the podium at the ground-breaking ceremony of PFF (Philippines Football Federation) new headquarter

Cabo Verde ready to face the future

A FIFA delegation completed a four-day visit of Cabo Verde on Thursday 28 July, during which it unveiled facilities such as new artificial pitches and the refurbished academy and headquarters of the Cabo Verdean Football Association

Céline Zigaul, Kenny Jean-Marie,Chief Member Associations Officer, President José Maria Neves,Cape Verde, Gelson Fernandes,Director Member Associations Africa, Président Football Federation,Mario SEMEDO, Solomon Mudege,Head of Development Programmes Africa

More than half a million people sign up to volunteer at FIFA events

More than half a million people have now signed up on FIFA’s global volunteer platform. Volunteer numbers have soared from 100,000 since October 2021, with the fast-approaching FIFA World Cup™ unsurprisingly proving the biggest draw. 

FIFA Volunteers

FIFA Foundation Board meets to discuss 2021 Activities Report 

The FIFA Foundation Board held a virtual meeting on Wednesday 27 July 2022 to discuss the 2021 Activities Report. with Isha Johansen replacing Lydia Nsekera as a board member.

FIFA Foundation Board Meeting no.5

Revolution the name of the game for USA 

U.S. Soccer Federation rolling out a new and ambitious technical plan. FIFA Forward Programme vital to its implementation.

The U.S. U-20 Women's National Team plays against the Costa Rican U-20 Women's National Team

Living Football: One Year To Go until the FIFA Women's World Cup

Countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is well underway!

The LED tower at Yagan Square displays graphics to celebrate the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 'One Year To Go' event

Human Rights − Key Focus for FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held across three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States. FIFA is committed to ensuring that the tournament has a positive and lasting impact. This is why human rights have been a key consideration from the outset.

A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy

Unity in focus as one year to go milestone celebrated Down Under

A major landmark was reached on Wednesday with the opening action at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand™ now just a year away, with celebrations marked across all nine host cities.

One Year to Go until the WWC V > 200722

FIFA Secretary General hails vibrant cultures amid Women’s World Cup celebrations

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will provide a "platform to inspire and unite” as Australia and New Zealand marked one year until the tournament commences.

FIFA Women's World Cup Unity Lights                                        
									

FIFA President attends 2022 Concacaf W Championship final in Mexico

Gianni Infantino attended the 2022 Concacaf W Championship final in Monterrey on Monday night, watching the game alongside FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani.

Megan Rapinoe of USA shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship

Australia and New Zealand host cities unite to mark One Year To Go until Women’s World Cup 2023™

Nine cities across two host countries celebrate ‘One Year to Go’ milestone by lighting up iconic monuments and creating unique cultural events.

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura at the one year to go celebrations ahead of Australia & New Zealand 2023                       									

President of Colombia honours Gianni Infantino for services to the country

Gianni Infantino was decorated with the Order of Boyacá by the President of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, on Monday at the Casa de Nariño, the official home and workplace of the Colombian Head of State.

Colombia President Iván Duque Márquez awards FIFA President Gianni Infantino the Order of Boyacá

FIFA President attends Copa América Femenina double-header

Gianni Infantino visited the Colombian city of Santiago de Cali on Sunday, to attend back-to-back matches in the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina Colombia 2022.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Colombian Football Federation (FCF) President and FIFA Council Member Ramon Jesurun pose with players of Colombia

Talent Development Scheme gains new ground in Morocco

FIFA held a workshop in Morocco devoted to the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), which was launched in February 2020 by Arsene Wenger, FIFA Chief of Global Development. 

Participants pose for a group photo at the FIFA Talent Development Scheme workshop in Morocco

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2021/2022

Today, FIFA published the third annual report (2021/2022) on the activities of its independent judicial bodies, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committees, with the aim of promoting transparency and full disclosure in relation to their activities.

Experts meet in Zurich to discuss coach education

FIFA’s Coaching Development Programme experts met on 27-30 June in Zurich for a seminar devoted to the coaching competency framework. 

FIFA Coach Educators – Competency Development Framework Panel

Gianni Infantino hosts Royal Belgian Football Association President

Gianni Infantino has met with the newly-elected President of the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) to offer his congratulations on his recent election, and discuss a wide-range of football development matters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Belgian Football Association President Paul Van Den Bulck

FIFA President meets Mozambican Football Federation counterpart

Gianni Infantino has met with the President of the Mozambican Football Federation, and held constructive talks on a wide scope of topics.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Fezal Sidat, President of the Mozambican Football Association meet in Paris 

FIFA President attends Choose France International Business Summit

Gianni Infantino met with President Emmanuel Macron, among others, while attending the fifth Choose France International Business Summit in Versailles, France.

French President Macron and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet each other at the Choose France event in Versailles

FIFA funded festivals give girls first taste of football in Wales

More than 500 young female footballers enjoyed a series of Huddle Unite festivals, held across Wales in the last two weeks. The festivals were funded by FIFA, through one of the eight FIFA Women's Football Development programmes.

FA Wales girls Huddle festival

FIFA President attends UEFA Women’s EURO record breaker

Gianni Infantino was at Rotherham’s New York City Stadium on Sunday evening to witness France take on Italy at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 finals.

 Grace Geyoro of France celebrates after scoring France's fourth goal during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 group D match between France and Italy 

The story behind the story of the tournament’s brand identity

FIFA.com hears from Indigenous artist Chern'ee Sutton who explains the important symbolism and meaning of Australia & New Zealand 2023 tournament’s branding.

First Nations artist Chern'ee Sutton, collaborator on the 2023 WWC brand identity

FIFA meets with European Parliament (EP) Sports Group

As part of its commitment to working with international organisations around the world, FIFA and leading members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in sport have met to discuss ongoing collaboration and several key topics affecting football and society.

Visit of EP Sports Group to FIFA

FIFA President mourns death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

On behalf of the international football community, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 

Congo FA President praises FIFA’s support for African member associations 

The President of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has praised Gianni Infantino, saying that FIFA’s partnership with African member associations was a “win-win” situation.

Congolese Football Federation President Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas (R) and FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Kenny Jean-Marie

Ecuador looks to the future with women’s club licensing 

Since 2019, much of the focus of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has been on the development of women’s football across the length and breadth of the South American country. 

Seminar on Club Licensing for women’s football in Ecuador

FIFA outlines player health and well-being strategy at World Cup workshop

The team doctors of the member associations that have qualified for this year’s FIFA World Cup™ came together in Qatar for a two-day workshop to discuss FIFA’s comprehensive framework of medical services that will be implemented at the tournament.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Team Workshop

FIFA Foundation joins UPL for European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal

The FIFA Foundation has joined UPL. Ltd for the European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal, an ambitious plan aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide by one gigaton (one billion tonnes) by 2040 through more sustainable farming methods. 

Gigaton Carbon Goal European Launch

FIFA Women’s Football Development – The Story So Far

In the last decade, the growth of the women’s game has been undeniable, yet challenges still remain. In order to better understand FIFA’s commitment to the women’s game, we have to go back to October 2018.