FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ reflects “tremendous” women’s football growth, says Gianni Infantino

The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ is “proof” that women’s football “continues to grow at a tremendous pace”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the audience in advance of the final tournament’s group-stage draw in Łódź, Poland.

FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup Draw

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show

Gianni Infantino says FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be “an unforgettable experience” as kick-off approaches

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ co-hosts, Canada, Mexico and the United States, are “working tirelessly” to ensure “everyone has an unforgettable experience,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said with less than a month to go until the tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children Worldwide 

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the first group of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-  Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children

FIFA to showcase social impact campaigns at FIFA World Cup 2026™

With today marking one month to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off on Thursday, 11 June, FIFA is looking beyond the pitch to harness the tournament’s global platform for social good and help unite the world. 

FIFA and Fanatics expand wide-ranging relationship to include historic exclusive collectibles agreement (trading cards, stickers and trading card games)

In a landmark agreement expanding their already successful wide-ranging commercial relationship, FIFA and Fanatics have signed a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers, and trading card games. 

FIFA and Fanatics expand wide-ranging relationship to include historic exclusive collectibles agreement 

FIFA President calls for global investment in football at the Milken Institute Global Conference

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a powerful call for increased investment in football, including within the United States, to help realise the goal of making the sport truly global. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Milken Instiute Global Conference

Tenth anniversary book takes behind-the-scenes look at Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency

FIFA has published a book which delves behind the scenes and tells some remarkable stories from Gianni Infantino's first 10 years as FIFA President. 

FORWARD The revolution of football

FIFA joins United Nations in support of International Volunteer Year 2026

FIFA has enthusiastically supported the United Nations for its International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development initiative.

FIFA joins United Nations in support of International Volunteer Year

FIFA President has made ‘real and meaningful progress’ in the fight against racism

Two years after the FIFA Congress took a historic global stand against racism, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) that “real and meaningful” progress has been made to remove the scourge from the sport.

FIFA Legends and Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) members join FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells 76th FIFA Congress he will stand for re-election in 2027

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) for their support and progress over the last 10 years as he addressed the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, and announced that he will stand for re-election in 2027. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 76th FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress highlights the FIFA World Cup™ as a vehicle to unite the world and renews its pledge to stamp out racism in football

The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from across the globe in a spirit of harmony and respect.

Fan-friendly Concacaf House officially opens in Vancouver ahead of 76th FIFA Congress

The football cultures of the diverse nations that make up North and Central America and the Caribbean were celebrated at the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Concacaf House in Vancouver, Canada

Opening of the Concacaf House

“A transformed confederation”: FIFA President praises OFC’s commitment to football development

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is a “transformed confederation” thanks to its efforts to develop football in the region, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in his address to the 32nd OFC Ordinary Congress in Vancouver, Canada.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 32nd OFC Congress in Vancouver, Canada

FIFA Council decision has helped Afghan women “regain our identity”

Afghan female players say they have regained their identity following the FIFA Council’s decision allow them to represent their country in official international matches. 

Players of Afghan Women United pose for a picture

FIFA and AFC enable Afghan women to represent their country in official matches through landmark governance reform 

The FIFA Council today approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of Afghan Women United – to represent their country in official international matches as part of FIFA.

Afghan Women United shirt

FIFA Council increases record financial distribution to all 48 Participating Member Associations at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA Council met ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, 44 days before the kick-off of the tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during meeting no. 36 of the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives Miami Dade College commencement address

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had the honour of delivering the commencement address as students at Miami Dade College (MDC) celebrated their graduation from the college, which enjoys a fruitful partnership with world football’s governing body.

FIFA President praises CONMEBOL leadership for major achievements

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the strong commitment of CONMEBOL and its leadership to the global game when he addressed the South American confederation’s 82nd Ordinary Congress in Quito, Ecuador.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 82nd CONMEBOL Congress

Gianni Infantino lauds 26th FIFA Master class during their Home of FIFA visit

The members of the 26th edition of the FIFA Master, received a strong endorsement of their studies from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during their visit to the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland. 

Group photo of the members of the 26th edition of the FIFA Master

Gianni Infantino lauds potential impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Washington DC forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has emphasised the transformative, long-term impact that the upcoming 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026™ will have on business, investment and society across the globe – and in the United States in particular.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during CNBC Invest in America Forum

FIFA President joins Good Governance seminar for Caribbean leaders in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the final module ahead of the graduation ceremony for the FIFA Campus Executive Programme in Good Governance (Americas-Caribbean) in Miami, USA. 

FIFA Campus in Good Governance for Caribbean MAs

AIPS media delegation visits Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland

Members of the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive(AIPS) visited the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, for the latest chapter in a long-standing collaboration between world football’s governing body and the global media organisation.

AIPS visit to FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates FIFA Arena and FIFA Boots for All in Türkiye

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Istanbul Province to inaugurate two initiatives that will inspire and equip the next generation of Turkish footballers.

FIFA President attends FIFA Arena Sahasi Inauguration

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino helps Algeria celebrate milestone day for national football development

Just a couple months before making their exhilarating return to the FIFA World Cup™, Algeria was celebrating and cultivating its footballing future with the help of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger meet with Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune

"An example of how to develop football”: Korea Republic opens new national training centre with FIFA Forward support

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has opened a new national training centre, built with the support of the FIFA Forward Programme, to serve as the new heart for elite training, youth development and the continued growth of the game in the region.

Korea Republic - New national training center

Legends pay homage to FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “Genuinely passionate about football” 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been warmly praised by a variety of personalities, including heads of state and FIFA World Cup™ winners, who spoke of his passion of the game, his knowledge and attention to detail during his first 10 years in the role.

First FIFA Arena in the United States inaugurated in Birmingham, Alabama

The city of Birmingham, Alabama, celebrated a historic milestone ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ with the official opening of the first FIFA Arena facility in the United States.

ADI Predictstreet named official prediction market partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA has signed a landmark multi-year partnership with ADI Predictstreet, which has been appointed as the first-ever Official Partner for the prediction market category. 

FIFA x ADI - Partnership Signing Ceremony

Gianni Infantino launches FIFA Boots for All in Mexico, meets pioneering women footballers

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the FMF newly renovated High Performance Centre (CAR) and taken part in the launch of the FIFA Boots for All programme in the country, which will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with Canada and the United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visiting the Mexican Football Federation’s (FMF) newly renovated High Performance Centre (CAR) 

FIFA President attends re-opening of Mexico City Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the official reopening of the Mexico City Stadium, as the historic arena, where Pelé and Diego Maradona both enjoyed their finest FIFA World Cup™ moments, prepares to host the tournament for a record third time.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves to supporters during a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal

‘The world will stand still’ for FIFA World Cup 2026™ says FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the FII PRIORITY investment Summit in Miami that the FIFA World Cup will deliver a huge economic impact and predicted ‘the world will stand still’ for the tournament.

FIFA President at FII Priority 2026

FIFA, UNODC and global lawmakers unite in Zurich to strengthen fight against racism in football

Lawmakers from across the globe joined football stakeholders at the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, last week for a two-day expert-group hearing aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to racism in football.

FIFA and UNODC Expert Group Hearing

FIFA Arena project goes mobile as Gianni Infantino inaugurates first temporary mini-pitch in Paris

FIFA President takes part in match with FIFA Legends to officially open three-day event on historic Place de la Concorde in Paris, France.

FRANCE - PARIS - MARCH 22 - FIFA ARENA

Children to benefit as FIFA President Gianni Infantino launches FIFA Boots for All

FIFA has purchased 20,000 pairs of football boots to be handed out for free to children around the world during project’s pilot phase

FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace.

FIFA Council Meeting 2026

President Gianni Infantino raises FIFA flag over Paris office

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has raised the FIFA flag above the organisation’s office in Paris, France, during a special ceremony to mark the presence of world football’s governing body in the city in which it was founded in 1904.

FIFA Paris Office Flag Ceremony

Tournament Poster unveiled in celebration of 100 Days to Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

To mark 100 Days to Go, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tournament Poster makes its debut, celebrating the true spirit, excitement and unity of the global showpiece event.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 100 days to go

FIFA President welcomes IFAB consultation to improve player behaviour ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed The International Football Association Board’s (The IFAB) decision to examine how to improve player behaviour and increase respect of match officials ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) 

FIFA and Miami Dade College celebrate landmark partnership

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Miami Dade College (MDC) President Madeline Pumariega have officially celebrated a landmark partnership that bridges the worlds of global football and higher education.

FIFA President visits MDC

FIFA President thanks Member Associations for support during the last 10 years

On the 10th anniversary of his election as FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to the presidents of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, thanking them for their support and for helping FIFA transform the governance of the world’s most popular sport.

FIFA President and Secretary General Portraits

FIFA President attends inauguration of the Colombian Football Association’s high-performance facility

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the inauguration of the Colombian Football Association’s new High-Performance Accommodation Centre in Barranquilla, referring to the facility as “a symbol and…a source of pride”.

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