No Discrimination campaign made available for entire FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Following discussions, FIFA can confirm its No Discrimination campaign has been brought forward from the planned quarter-finals stage in order that all 32 captains will have the opportunity to wear this armband during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

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FIFA sells out all sponsorship packages for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be backed by a full quota of Partners, Sponsors and Regional Supporters after FIFA sold out all sponsorship tiers and inventory for the football extravaganza.

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FIFA unveils Technical Study Group for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ 

FIFA today unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG), which will provide cutting-edge analysis of all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches while increasing and developing understanding of the game across the world. 

Technical Study Group - Group Photo

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund to benefit people most in need

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund will take a more global approach by focusing on education projects and by supporting the creation of a labour excellence hub. 

Preparations for FIFA 2022 are completed in Qatar November 5, 2022, Doha, Qatar: Doha Corniche and Souq Waqif show world

FIFA supports ongoing discussions for permanent ILO office in Qatar

FIFA is encouraged by ongoing discussions aimed at establishing a permanent International Labour Organization (ILO) office in Doha, yet another important development to the legacy that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is set to bring. 

FIFA President Press Conference - 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar

FIFA welcomes assurances on workers’ compensation mechanisms

During discussions with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Qatar Minister of Labour H.E. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has explained the existing legal framework which includes a workers’ support and insurance fund. 

FIFA partner with United Nations agencies to run social campaigns during World Cup

As the clock ticks towards the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, the world's attention turns increasingly towards the biggest celebration of its most popular sport. 

Football Unites the World

FIFA Statement

“Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️.

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FIFA+: Redefining the FIFA Digital Fan Experience for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

FIFA+ will provide fans both in Qatar and at-home with in-depth analysis and behind-the-scenes content throughout the tournament and beyond – all at no cost.

FIFA World Cup™ players to #BringTheMoves and encourage kids to exercise

FIFA, the WHO, MoPH) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) have launched the #BringTheMoves challenge, encouraging players at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ to meet celebration challenges presented by fans, encouraging youngsters to #BeActive. 

Bring the moves Hero MRP

FIFA receives one candidature for presidential election

Following the call for election issued by the FIFA Council on 30 March 2022, FIFA’s member associations have proposed, in due time and form, one candidate for the presidential election due to take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali on 16 March 2023.

General View during the FIFA Congress 

BOSS Zhipin signs on as Official Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

BOSS Zhipin, one of the leading Chinese recruitment networks, has been announced as an Official Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. 

FIFA and FIFPRO launch social media protection service at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

To tackle discrimination and to protect the mental health and well-being of players, FIFA and FIFPRO – the worldwide representative organisation for professional footballers – are launching a social media protection service (SMPS). 

Fulham FC's Brazilian pictured for FIFA's No Discrimination campaign

Global stars join FIFA in launching Football Unites the World campaign

A host of international icons have joined forces to launch Football Unites the World, the campaign illustrating football’s unrivalled ability to bring people together that will run throughout the FIFA World Cup.

Commonwealth Bank announced as FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Official Supporter

FIFA has today announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter for next year’s tournament, with the bank further affirming its commitment and investment into women’s football.

Sarai Bareman with Monique Macleod (Group Executive Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank)

FIFA to introduce enhanced football intelligence at FIFA World Cup 2022™

During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, FIFA will share the most modern insights, metrics and performance data in tournament history with the worldwide TV and online audience, together with the participating teams and their players. 

Enhanced Football Intelligence 

Israelis and Palestinians to fly together to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

FIFA has met with various representatives to finalise plans that will enable Israelis and Palestinians to attend matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which gets under way on 20 November. 

Khalifa International Stadium

FIFA collaborates with Calm to bring mental wellness tools to players, workforce and fans

FIFA has announced that Calm – the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – will be the ‘Official Mindfulness and Meditation Product’ of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and FIFAe Nations Cup 2023™.

FIFA Calm Partnership

FIFA sets the pace with release of second study into elite women’s league and club football

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Setting The Pace - FIFA Benchmarking Report Women's Football

Inter Rapidísimo celebrates 35 years of operation by signing up as a Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Inter Rapidísimo, a leading package and freight courier services provider, has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter in South America for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Inter Rapidísimo 

Meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau sees key transfer system regulations approved

At its meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, a major step in safeguarding transparency and accountability in the global transfer system.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions former members of the normalisation committee of the Venezuelan Football Association

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five former members of the normalisation committee (NC) of the Venezuelan Football Association (FVF) as a result of their conduct during their tenure(s) on the NC.

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FIFA and Roblox announce landmark partnership as FIFA World officially launches

FIFA and Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) today announced a new ground-breaking partnership that will offer the Roblox, as well football fans around the world, free-to-play access to FIFA World.

FWC 2022 > Roblox

FIFA distributes more than USD 200m to clubs across the world

As part of its commitment to recognise the contribution football clubs make to the successful staging of the FIFA World Cup™, today FIFA started the application process for its Club Benefits Programme. USD 209 million will be distributed to clubs globally.

The World Cup Trophy before the Draw

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Ticket Package sales opens with Visa exclusive presale

Starting today, Visa cardholders gain first access to ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ tournament in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

FIFA Women's World Cup trophy

French banking supervisory authority grants licence to FIFA Clearing House

On Friday, 23 September, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, ACPR) granted the FIFA Clearing House (FCH) a licence to operate as a payment institution.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ tickets to go on sale from 6 October 2022

A major milestone in the build-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has been reached today with FIFA announcing that ticket packages for fans will go on sale next week (6 October) at FIFA.com/tickets.

Fans silhouetted, celebrate during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium

FIFA World Cup 2022™ players to access data insights through app

In line with the FIFA President’s Vision 2020-2023 to harness technology to further improve football, players at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar will be able to get insights into their on-field performance through the FIFA Player App.

FIFA World Cup Player App 

Honduran player Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July suspended on grounds of doping

Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July has been suspended for a period of 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation

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FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on eligibility of player Byron David Castillo Segura

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on the potential ineligibility of Byron David Castillo Segura of the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF). 

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FIFA launches tender process in Spain for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ 

FIFA has launched an Invitation To Tender in Spain for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

Spain v South Africa: Group B - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France - TV Broadcast 

FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot 

FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot (1 June – 1 September 2022), an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the transfer window that recently closed.

International Transfer Snapshot Report front cover

FIFA publishes 2022 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2022 edition of its Legal Handbook, which features a unique overview of the latest regulations, statutory documents and circulars issued by world football’s governing body.

Giant FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match ball at the Home of FIFA

Joint FIFA-UEFA statement following attack on Turkish Football Association

On Thursday, a horrific act of gun violence against the people and property of the Turkish Football Association (TFF) occurred at the TFF’s headquarters in Istanbul.

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FIFA to launch FIFA+ Collect

FIFA is excited to announce ‘FIFA+ Collect,’ launching on FIFA+ later this month that will provide football fans around the world with the chance to affordably own unique digital collectibles.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Obert Zhoya

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Obert Zhoya, former secretary general of the Referees Committee of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) from all football-related activities for a duration of five years.

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Match Officials for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ appointed

VAR to be used at U-17 women's youth competition for the first time

Children hold aloft the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 official slogan

FIFA lifts suspension of All India Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue third-party influence.

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola resumes

For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit all 32 nations that have qualified for the tournament.

Gilberto Silva, prior to the second and final leg of this year’s FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola 

FIFA suspends All India Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspends players on grounds of doping

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a four-year period of ineligibility on two players 

Qatar v. Ecuador to kick off FIFA World Cup 2022™ on 20 November

The FIFA World Cup 2022™ will kick off with host country Qatar playing Ecuador 