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    • 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

      14 Jun 2018 - 15 Jul 2018 - Russia

    • FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018

      05 - 24 August 2018 - France

    • Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments Buenos Aires 2018 - Men

      07 - 18 October 2018 - Argentina

    • Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments Buenos Aires 2018 - Women

      07 - 17 October 2018 - Argentina

    • FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018

      13 Nov 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 - Uruguay

  • Bidding for FIFA’s Other World Cups

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    While the FIFA World Cup™ is undoubtedly the most watched and popular sporting event in the world, with many countries dedicating significant resources to both bidding for and hosting the event, FIFA recognises that not all countries have the capacity or hosting capabilities for an event of this scale.

  • Awards

    Manuel Neuer of Germany receives the Golden Glove trophy and Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the Golden Ball
    FIFA recognises excellence in all of its competitions by the presentation of awards on the final day of each respective tournament. Find out which legends of the game have been honoured over the years in being officially recognised as the best player, top goalscorer and best goalkeeper, among others.

  • The Best FIFA Football Awards™

    The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017™
    The Best FIFA Football Awards honour the game’s outstanding performers. The leading players and coaches in the men’s and women’s games receive The Best trophy, with awards for the year’s best goal, most impressive fan moment and outstanding instance of Fair Play also recognised.

Classic Football

History of the FIFA World Cup™

The FIFA World Cup trophy is lifted in the air
No other sporting event captures the world's imagination like the FIFA World Cup™. Ever since the first tentative competition in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA's flagship has constantly grown in popularity and prestige.

Past FIFA World Cup Photos

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FIFA Fan Fest - Brazil 2014

Past FIFA World Cup Videos

BRAZIL 2014 - GERMANY TRIUMPH
Neymar, Messi, James Rodriguez, Brazilian Beach Parties, a semi-final thrashing and Germany’s fourth World Cup win! This is what made Brazil so 2014.

Classic Matches

1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico, Final: Brazil - Italy 4:1

In arguably the most breathtaking display in a FIFA World Cup Final, Carlos Alberto's wonder goal capped a 4-1 victory for a Brazil in a game in which Pele and Jairzinho made history.