FIFA and the Board of Peace announce strategic partnership to drive recovery and peace through football

FIFA and the BoP have signed a landmark partnership agreement to actively source investment from international leaders and institutions harnessing the power of football to support recovery, stability and long-term development in conflict-affected regions.

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FIFA President visits Lebanon and discusses football development with President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam

Gianni Infantino has visited Lebanon, where he met President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to talk about the next steps for developing football in the country, including a new football stadium.

FIFA President visits Lebanon

FIFA Forward revitalises Dominican football with the revamped San Cristóbal training centre

At a crucial moment for the growth of the sport in the Caribbean, the Dominican Football Association and FIFA have officially unveiled the revamped facilities at the San Cristóbal High Performance Centre. 

FIFA Forward transforms Dominican football with the renovated CAR in San Cristóbal

FIFA President receives Mongolia’s prestigious Friendship Medal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed a high-level delegation from the Mongolia Football Federation (MFF) to the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, where he was presented with the country’s highest state honour for a foreigner, the Friendship Medal.

Mongolia Football Federation visits HoF

European teams have “fundamental” role in uniting the world at FIFA World Cup 2026™, Gianni Infantino tells 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underlined the “absolutely fundamental” role European countries will play in bringing “unity” and “solidarity” to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Meeting – 50th UEFA Ordinary Congress

FIFA to distribute 100,000 balls to US cities for FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations, Gianni Infantino announces

FIFA is to distribute 100,000 balls to 500 American cities to build excitement across the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at The United States Conference of Mayors

Gianni Infantino calls FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ “important step” as Arsenal win maiden edition 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ “an important step” after watching Arsenal Women FC defeat SC Corinthians in a “crazy” final to become the first winners of the competition. 

Arsenal Women FC v SC Corinthians - FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026 Final

Burundi’s Intwari Stadium ready to make new heroes after FIFA Forward-funded refurbishment

The refurbished Intwari Stadium in Burundi has been officially inaugurated with the FIFA Forward-funded project providing the African country with a venue where it can once again play national team games on home soil.

Aerial view of the refurbished Intwari Stadium in Burundi 

FIFA President says FIFA Women’s World 2027™ in Brazil will be “unforgettable party”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised that the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil will be a glorious celebration of the game in a country which “lives and breathes football”.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Tournament Launch

Brazil’s President Lula says FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ will be historic as he meets FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to discuss preparations the country’s preparations for hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ - the first to be held in South America. 

FIFA President meets with Brazil President

Brazil goes epic as powerful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ brand is unveiled in Rio de Janeiro

FIFA officially launched the journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with an engaging, culture  driven celebration in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, blending football, music, art and Brazilian flair at one of the world’s most iconic locations.

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FIFA Arena boost in Morocco as agreement signed for 30 mini-pitches

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signed an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Football Association, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports of the Kingdom of Morocco, and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition.

FIFA Signing Ceremony with FRMF, Goverment of Morocco and OPC Group 

Gianni Infantino tells World Economic Forum that "world stands still” for the FIFA World Cup™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about the impact of the FIFA World Cup™, saying that the world stands still for the tournament which brings joy and happiness to people everywhere.

Davos Kick-off for FIFA World Cup 2026

Hungarian Football Federation celebrates 125th anniversary 

Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) was founded on 19 January 1901

125th Anniversary Of The Hungarian Football Federation Celebrations

FIFA President meets Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Louly, Mauritania's Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Public Service

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Mauritania was an “excellent collaborator” in the mission to develop football after meeting the country’s Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Public Service, Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Louly.

FIFA President meeting with Islamic Republic of Mauritania Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Civil Service Mohamed Abdallahi Louly 

FIFA President and South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture sign Host Agreement for FIFA Regional Development Office in Johannesburg

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie have signed a Host Agreement for the FIFA Regional Development Office (RDO) in Johannesburg during a ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. 

FIFA Signing Ceremony with South African Football Association and South Africa Government

Over 500 million ticket requests submitted as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Random Selection Draw application period concludes

The global excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has reached unprecedented levels, with more than half a billion ticket requests submitted during the Random Selection Draw ticket sales phase.

FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA and Lenovo have unveiled a series of technological innovations driven by AI that are set to enhance officiating technologies, match analysis capabilities and performance, and drive fan engagement ahead of theFIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang at Lenovo Tech World 2026

FIFA and Dubai Sports Council sign partnership agreement for new awards to celebrate the best in football annually

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), have announced the launch of a new annual world football awards event in Dubai. 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket demand breaks all records

At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries. 

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President participates in football festival in Rwanda at invitation of President Kagame

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has participated in a football festival in Rwanda at the invitation of President Paul Kagame, where they gifted footballs to each of the 220 participating children.

FIFA, Qatar Stars League and Qatar Football Association renew partnership aimed at developing domestic football

 As part of its efforts to make football truly global and enable more clubs, leagues and players to compete at the highest level, FIFA has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA).

MoU signing between FIFA and QFA

Changing The Game: FIFA arrives on Netflix Games in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™

This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games. 

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FIFA Council approves record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2026™ financial contribution

The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, and took key decisions in relation to the development of youth football and governance matters.

A general view during FIFA Council Meeting No.34

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with powerful call to action for global education

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund was featured prominently at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Friday, 5 December, with moving messages from the fund’s advisory board members, reinforcing the transformative power of education.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Second class of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma graduates honoured in Zürich

While fans across the globe were focused on Washington DC and the climactic Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, football’s long-term future was taking shape in Zürich, where the second edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma concluded.

Group photo at the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma graduation ceremony

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw’s “second half” produces full match schedule

With the 12 groups determined during Friday’s riveting Final Draw in Washington DC, global attention then turned toward the FIFA World Cup 2026™ fixture schedule, which was unveiled by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a selection of iconic FIFA Legends.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule reveal

FIFA Legends Ronaldo, Totti, Stoichkov and Lalas to help reveal updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by an all-star cast on Saturday, 6 December as the updated match schedule for the first 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup™ is revealed.  

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveal

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC. 

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

“We are here to celebrate,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino says at festive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw 

On a star-studded afternoon in Washington, D.C., FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed the world to the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and, with the help of three Heads of State, set the stage for the greatest tournament in football history.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Final Draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ heralds new era says Gianni Infantino

The inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup™, held in Qatar and featuring 48 teams, has been hailed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as an overwhelming success, signalling a transformative period for global youth football. 

Bino, Head Coach of Portugal, is presented with his winners medal by Gianni Infantino

Tahiti’s FIFA Talent Academy, the first in Oceania, hailed by Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the milestone event celebrated by the FIFA Talent Academy in Tahiti is “proof that this incredible FIFA Talent Development Scheme continues to grow”.

FIFA Talent Academy Tahiti Milestone Event

FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East

Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026. 

FIFA Arena

Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations

Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans to support developing nations.

Historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ kick-off “just fantastic” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the historic opening day of the very first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ in Manila, Philippines, calling the game-changing tournament “just fantastic”.

FIFA President at FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026™ for men’s and women’s national teams

FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond confederation boundaries.

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off matches “make your nations dream” says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the draws for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off and told the 22 teams involved that they were allowing their countries to dream.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw

Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA has selected Guadalajara and Monterrey as the Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament, which is scheduled to be contested in the two Mexican cities between 23 and 31 March 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders to benefit from prioritised U.S. visa appointments for travel to the United States

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders travelling to the United States are now eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). 

FIFA World Cup taskforce meeting in the White House

FIFA Innovation Conference highlights collaborative efforts to enhance football through purposeful innovations

The first FIFA Innovation Conference brought together a diverse community of football and technology experts to exchange ideas and explore how innovation particularly driven by collaboration can address the evolving challenges of the modern game.

FIFA Innovation Conference

Players’ Voice Panel honorary captain George Weah determined to rid football of “disease” of racism

Football icon George Weah has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight to rid football of racism during a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) in Rabat, Morocco.

George Weah

Gianni Infantino thanks African women’s football representatives for giving hope and opportunities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked women’s football representatives from across Africa for giving hope and opportunities to girls around the continent. Mr Infantino was speaking at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat.

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