FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

FIFA President welcomes growing presence of women in football stadiums in IR Iran

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his optimism after a female-only crowd of 45,000 spectators attended a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture in Isfahan, IR Iran, in another significant step towards making football more inclusive.

Thousands of women dressed in red wave flags and chant at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ticket sales launched

Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ and followers of the beautiful game in general can now take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the historic tournament.

Aitana Bonmatí and Vinícius Jr on top of the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024

Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women’s Player and Brazil’s Vinícius Jr has won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 

FIFA President signs agreement with Moroccan authorities to open FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

Gianni Infantino has signed an agreement with the Government of Morocco and the Moroccan Football Association to open the FIFA Africa Ofiice with the FIFA President also taking part in the CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Africa Office - Host Agreement Signing Ceremony 

FIFA President and Kenyan counterpart focus on football’s future in talks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised President Hussein Mohammed as the newly-elected head of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) shared his vision to advance the sport in the East African country into a new era.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohamed

Gianni Infantino meets new Angolan Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met new Angolan Football Association (FAF) President Fernando Alves Simões on the sidelines of the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the newly elected President of the Angolan Football Federation Fernando Alves Simoes 

“We have to grow club football all over the world” - Gianni Infantino highlights need for FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “We have to grow club football all over the world”, in a speech to participants on the opening day of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management during one of the programme’s in-person sessions in Doha.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President looking forward to an incredible UEFA qualifying competition for FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the European qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and said he was looking forward to an incredible and emotional contest.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and host Semra Hunter during the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the Home of FIFA

Gianni Infantino: FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosting rights send message of strength and unity

FIFA has sent a message of strength and unity after the historic awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, underlining that the decisions were taken by consensus. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino expects “spectacular” FIFA World Cup 2034™ in Saudi Arabia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deliver a “spectacular” and “unique” FIFA World Cup™ after the Arab nation was appointed as hosts of the 2034 tournament by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with a card announcing Saudi Arabia as hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2034

Extraordinary FIFA Congress appoints hosts of 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™

All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually. Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030™. Three celebratory matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030. Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034™.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ dates confirmed

The FIFA Council met virtually ahead of the Extraordinary FIFA Congress and took several important decisions in relation to FIFA competitions, while also taking note of the successful bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

FIFA Players Executive Programme introduced to help players and coaches become leaders off the pitch

FIFA has introduced a new programme which aims to support players away from the pitch while also getting more players and coaches, both men and women, into high-level positions in football management. 

Aerial view of the football pitch at the Home of FIFA

Gianni Infantino congratulates first graduates of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the first cohort of graduates from the recently instituted FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma, a course designed to provide an industry benchmarked accredited qualification.

FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “FIFA has to give opportunities to everyone”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the new 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ would give opportunities to players and fans worldwide, helping it to achieve FIFA’s mission of making football truly global.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ draw in Miami

Gianni Infantino: FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ draw is a historic day for club football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrated a “historic day” for club football when he took part in the draw for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, a tournament which will herald a new era for competitive club football on a global stage.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pointing at the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

Saint Lucia FA President talks about development projects with FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Saint Lucia Football Association President Lyndon Cooper spoke about the progress being made to develop football in the Caribbean nation and the importance of the FIFA Forward development programme when he met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Miami. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Saint Lucia Football Association President Lyndon Cooper

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ on agenda in meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian FA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian Football Association (CBF) President and FIFA Council member Ednaldo Rodrigues talked about the importance of football in providing opportunities for young people.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Council Member and Brazilian Football Confederation President Ednaldo Rodrigues 

DAZN signs landmark free-to-view deal with FIFA to exclusively broadcast FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ globally

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, has today been confirmed as the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, cementing its status as the global home of football.

Gianni Infantino highlights key role of strategy in future of Caribbean football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underlined the importance of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations mapping out in detail plans for the future of football at the final session of the 2024 FIFA Executive Programme in Strategic Planning and Implementation. 

FIFA Executive Programme in Strategic Planning and Implementation in Miami


Bank of America builds on partnership with FIFA to become Official Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA is proud to announce Bank of America as the latest Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the new tournament that will bring together 32 of the world’s best clubs in the United States for the greatest global club competition in history.

Gianni Infantino attends Bulgarian Football Union centenary celebration

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his admiration for Bulgaria's rich and proud football tradition, including seven FIFA World Cup™ appearances, when he attended a gala dinner to celebrate the Bulgarian Football Union's centenary in Sofia. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bulgarian Football Union President Georgi Ivanov 

FIFA President declares the future is bright for ASEAN football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared that the future of football in the Southeast Asian region is looking bright when addressing the 31st Ordinary Congress of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) which was held in Vientiane, Laos.

ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Conference | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino highlights developmental potential of Portugal’s “special” new futsal arena

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has applauded the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) for helping to “make a brighter future for all of our children” during a ceremony to mark the opening of the Arena Portugal in Lisbon.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates FPF on inauguration of new indoor facility

Gianni Infantino hails “new and different level” FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund takes the concept “to a completely new and different level” after the wide-ranging impact of the initiative was announced during a video call.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino after signing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund

FIFA and Qatar launch FIFA World Cup 2022™ Legacy Fund to drive groundbreaking initiatives with WTO, WHO and UNHCR

Following the announcement made in November 2022, FIFA is taking the implementation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund to the next level with an investment of USD 50 million in a series of social programmes.

Gianni Infantino praises “special museum” to honour Ferenc Puskás

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) “for the work that has gone into honouring the life of the great Ferenc Puskás” as a “special museum” dedicated to the legendary footballer opened in Budapest.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message at the opening of the Puskás Museum

AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™

The world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, has joined the thrill ahead of a new era in global club football starting next year in the USA by expanding their partnership with FIFA and becoming an Official Beer Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. 

Gianni Infantino: South America will play a key role in the success of the FIFA Club World Cup

South American clubs will play a key role in the success of the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ which will reshape global club football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the 79th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress held in San Bernardino, Paraguay. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks to the 79th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress in a video address

Innovative FIFA Club World Cup Trophy unveiled ahead of new tournament in 2025

FIFA has unveiled the official FIFA Club World Cup Trophy that will be lifted for the first time at next year’s tournament, set to be staged at 12 world-class venues across 11 Host Cities in the United States from 14 June to 13 July 2025. 

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA President visits Georgia and meets Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

Gianni Infantino congratulated the Prime Minister for Georgia’s efforts to develop football. Discussions centred on getting more young people engaged with the sport. Georgia made their debut in a senior men’s tournament at UEFA EURO 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents pennant to Prime Minister Of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze

FIFA and Pacific Islands Forum extend partnership to combat climate change at COP29

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) agreed to continue their agreement to work together to combat climate change. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Baron Waqa 

Gianni Infantino: FIFA Club World Cup™ will give South American teams more matches against global opposition

FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke of new opportunities that will be opened up to South American clubs by the new, expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ during a video address to the Olé Sports Summit 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino is played at the Olé Sports Summit 2024

FIFA, Concacaf and UNCAF working together to develop football in Central America

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the XXIII Ordinary Congress of the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) in Miami, United States, where he spoke of the importance of the FIFA Forward programme in developing football. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during the XXIII UNCAF Ordinary Congress

Gianni Infantino celebrates Cyprus Football Association’s 90th anniversary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) on its 90th anniversary, calling the milestone “a wonderful achievement”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates Cyprus Football Association’s 90th anniversary

Gianni Infantino says FIFA and China PR will work together to develop youth football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has discussed the development of youth football in China PR and the FIFA Forward programme during a high-level meeting with government and sports officials in Shanghai, China.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chinese Football Association President Song Kai 

FIFA President thanks Hisense and hails a new era for club football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked Hisense for becoming the first Official Partner of the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, emphasising that the new competition would usher in a new era for club football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Hisense Group Chairman Jia Shaoqian

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ can help drive football development in Asia, FIFA President tells AFC Conference

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told FIFA’s 47 Asian Member Associations (MAs) that the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and other future FIFA competitions will play a key role in advancing football across the continent and beyond.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the AFC Conference 2024 

Hisense becomes partner for new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA is thrilled to name Hisense as the first Official Partner of the new FIFA Club World Cup™, marking an exciting development in the fruitful relationship between the two organisations.

Hisense | FIFA Club World Cup™

"Honoured and humbled": FIFA President receives Diamond of Asia at AFC Annual Awards

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he was proud, honoured and humbled after receiving the Diamond of Asia - the most esteemed accolade in Asian football - during a glittering Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards in Seoul, Korea Republic. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023

Gianni Infantino praises Hyundai Motor Group’s ‘huge contribution’ to world football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the importance of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) contribution to world football on a trip to the multinational automotive manufacturer’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea Republic.

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