Football in El Salvador coming on leaps and bounds with help of its U-17 team

El Salvador made history by qualifying for their first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup. The medium-term goal is for the senior team to once again qualify for the World Cup

El Salvador qualified for the next FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

Tunisian football’s future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tunisian football is “building the platform to ensure sustained success” as he held talks with newly elected Tunisian Football Federation President Moez El Nasri on the fringes of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Tunisian Football Association President Moez El Nasri

Libyan football has "positive foundations to build upon" says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the positive progress Libyan football has made in recent years after meeting newly elected Libyan Football Federation (LFF) President Abdolmola El Mograbi ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Libyan Football Federation President Abdolmola El Mograbi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the CAF 14th Extraordinary General Assembly

14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly | FIFA President's address

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage with the CAF Executive Committee during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) alongside CAF 1st Vice-President Augustin Senghor (L) and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Egyptian Football Association President and FIFA Council Member Hany Abo Rida (C) and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

Gianni Infantino congratulates CAF President Motsepe on re-election

Gianni Infantino has congratulated Patrice Motsepe on his re-election by acclamation as the CAF President and highlighted the continent’s recent on- and off-the-pitch successes thanks to the confederation’s unity and strong collaboration with FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) alongside FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

Zimbabwean recovery in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) counterpart Nqobile Magwizi spoke about "uniting Zimbabweans through football" with FIFA support when they met ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Zimbabwe Football Association President Nqobile Magwizi 

Chadian football on track as new federation President meets Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the new Chadian Football Federation (FTFA) President, Tahir Hassan Oloy, and sounded an optimistic note for the future of the game in the African country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Chadian Football Association President Tahir Hassan Oloy 

Gianni Infantino praises Venezuelan Football Federation’s work as new headquarters inaugurated in centenary year

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) on its centenary and praised the “great strides” being made by the South American country as the FVF inaugurates its new headquarters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino records a message for the inauguration of the Venezuelan Football Association Headquarters 

Oumou Kane: Women’s football taking off in Mauritania

Oumou Kane, Director of the Department of Women’s Football within the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM), took part in FIFA’s Women in Football Leadership programme. Under her guidance, the sport is experiencing a boom in the country.

FIFA Women's Football Convention - Part 1 - 06-Jun, 2019

Oumou Kane, Director of the Department of Women’s Football within the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM)

US President Donald Trump reaffirms support for FIFA tournaments during meeting with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a visit to The White House, has met the President of the United States Donald Trump and thanked him for setting a special task force to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and the FIFA World Cup 26™, 

US President Donald Trump watches as FIFA president (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Gianni Infantino presents him with the key to unlock the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval office of the White House

TiKay™ made his bow at the stunning Beau Vallon beach during a beach soccer clinic held to promote the game among local youngsters

Local children give TiKay™ the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ a high five

Children pose for a photo at the unveiling of TiKay™ as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Group photo during the unveiling of TiKay™ as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan and TiKay™, the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Local children meet TiKay™, the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ 

TiKay™ revealed as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

As excitement builds ahead of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, TiKay™ has been unveiled as the tournament’s Official Mascot.

Official hospitality for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ now on sale

Fans of the beautiful game, friends and families looking for unique experiences, or companies seeking to treat employees and guests can now secure ticket-inclusive official hospitality packages for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. 

General view of the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

First ever FIFA World Cup™ half-time show “an unmissable event”, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

International education and advocacy body Global Citizen will work alongside FIFA to organise the first ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show at the newly expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA kicks off second edition of Global Integrity Programme

FIFA is joining forces again with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to host the second edition of the Global Integrity Programme, which is designed to safeguard football against the threat of match manipulation and corruption. 

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Bidding processes launched for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 and 2035 | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Bidding processes launched for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 and 2035 

FIFA Women’s Club World Cup and FIFA Women’s Champions Cup | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA Council approves key decisions on women’s competitions

African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ highlights

The latest instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ marks a number of milestones. 

Lilian Awuor, goalkeeper of Kenya celebrates victory with teammates during the 2026 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Tunisia and Kenya

Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA women’s club competitions confirmed

FIFA will usher in a new era for women’s club football on the global stage from 2026 onwards, with the introduction of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ and the organisation’s new flagship tournament: the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™.

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FIFA World Cup 26™ International Broadcast Centre to be hosted in Dallas

FIFA is pleased to announce that the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26™ International Broadcast Centre (IBC).

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 

FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women’s competitions

FIFA’s robust financial foundation to develop football around the world took centre stage at the meeting of the FIFA Council, which unanimously approved the Annual Report 2024, including the revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for 2023-2026.

A general view during FIFA Council meeting no.31

A view of a screen during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA Senior Vice-President HE Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during FIFA Council meeting no.31 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) with FIFA Senior Vice-President HE Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (L) during FIFA Council meeting no.31

A view of the conference screens during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during FIFA Council meeting no.31

Meeting no. 31 of the FIFA Council

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA World Cup 2030™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in Laos, Malaysia and Thailand 

FIFA has officially launched Invitations to Tender (ITTs) for the media rights in Laos, Malaysia and Thailand for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™.

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Nouvobanq confirmed as Official Supporter of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ welcomes Nouvobanq on board as an Official Supporter of the tournament, which will kick off in Victoria, Mahé, on 1 May 2025.

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Trophy is lifted

Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Mr Patrick Assoumou Eyi

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Mr Patrick Assoumou Eyi, former coach of the U-17 men’s national team of the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT), guilty of abusing his position.

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FIFA to keep fans regularly updated through launch of WhatsApp broadcast channel

FIFA has launched a WhatsApp broadcast channel to give football fans around the globe real-time updates on the work, events and milestones of world football’s governing body and its flagship tournaments.

FIFA WhatsApp Broadcast Channel Launch

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FIFA Quality Programme announces Musco Sports Lighting as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights

FIFA is happy to announce Musco Sports Lighting as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Floodlights.

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Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 at 16:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA lifts suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on 2 March 2025 to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on 6 February 2025.

FIFA President thanks Irish Football Association hosts after The IFAB Annual General Meeting in Belfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked “wonderful hosts” the Irish Football Association following the 139th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) with FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina (L) and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström (C) during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA Secretary General attends “constructive” IFAB Annual General Meeting in Belfast

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has described the 139th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) as “very constructive and fruitful” following discussions in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström speaks during a press conference following the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

A view of signatures during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

The IFAB tackles goalkeeper time wasting

The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) has approved a number of changes to the Laws of the Game for 2025/26. 

A general view during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

General view during a press conference following the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström during a press conference following the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and FIFA President Gianni Infantino sign a board during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Irish Football Association (IFA) President Conrad Kirkwood during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

First Deputy President of the IFA Neil Jardine, Irish Football Association Secretary General Patrick Nelson, Irish Football Association President Conrad Kirkwood and IFAB Secretary and CEO Lukas Brud during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

Football Association Of Wales Chief Executive Noel Mooney (C) during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

PGMOL Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Vice-President and Chairwoman of the Football Association Debbie Hewitt during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

Scottish Football Association Vice-President Leslie Gray during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

Irish Football Association (IFA) President Conrad Kirkwood speaks during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani (R) prior to the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting 

IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting in Belfast, Northern Ireland

FIFA starts pilot projects in Africa to build mini-pitches in schools

FIFA has begun several pilot projects in Africa following the pledge made by President Gianni Infantino at the Sustainable Sports Summit in 2024 to build 1,000 mini-pitches in schools across the world in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message at the fifth Finance in Common Summit in Cape Town

FIFA Member Associations in focus (February 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote and strengthen football and make it truly global

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