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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Executive Chair Hyundai Motor Group Euisun Chung

Korea Republic 'example to follow' says FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has begun a trip to Korea Republic by visiting the headquarters of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul where he praised the country as an example to follow in managing and developing football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu

Gianni Infantino meets Burkinabe FA President to talk about football development

The recently-elected President of the Burkinabe Football Association (FBF), Oumarou Sawadogo, has discussed football infrastructure, football development and women’s football during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Burkinabé Football Federation President Oumarou Sawadogo

Future in focus as FIFA President meets Botswana Football Association counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino firmly believes football in Botswana will continue on its upward trajectory after meeting Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Oabile Babitseng on the sidelines of the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Ethiopia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Botswana Football Association President Tariq Babitseng

Time to make club football global, FIFA President tells CAF Ordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told FIFA’s 54 Member Associations in Africa that next year's inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ will contribute to developing football both on their own continent and around the rest of the world. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

FIFA and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime launch second edition of FIFA Global Integrity Programme

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

FIFA pennant

FIFA President says Inter Miami can write their history on global stage after qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Inter Miami CF on qualifying for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, saying they can now write their history on the global stage. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces that Inter Miami CF will play in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Inter Miami CF joins FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ line-up following 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield success

Inter Miami CF has become the penultimate club to seal a spot at the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. The Herons will open the FIFA Club World Cup™ at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Inter Miami CF joins FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ line-up 

FIFA President visits Vancouver as FIFA World Cup 26™ preparations continue

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Vancouver and toured the stadium that will stage seven matches at the most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ yet.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with City of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Carla Qualtrough, Canadian Minister of Sport and Physical Activity 

Gianni Infantino hails landmark partnership between FIFA and Lenovo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed the new partnership between FIFA and technology multinational Lenovo, saying the agreement will break new ground in bringing football closer to fans worldwide. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang

Lenovo named Official FIFA Technology Partner

Lenovo and FIFA have revealed the multinational company as Official FIFA Technology Partner – FIFA’s top tier sponsorship category – in a deal that includes the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang appear on stage during Lenovo tech world 2024

Seattle’s Lumen Field to host six FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ games, FIFA President announces

Seattle Sounders will play all three group-stage games at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ at Lumen Field and their home stadium will host six matches in total when the most globally inclusive club football tournament in history is held in the United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Lumen Field

Gianni Infantino underlines commitment to stadium safety at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed FIFA’s obligation to ensuring stadium safety and security at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino marks 90 years of football in Liechtenstein

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted Liechtenstein’s proud football journey at an awards ceremony marking 90 years of the beautiful game in the European principality.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks

FIFA President congratulates Uzbekistan on hosting of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™

The FIFA President has visited Uzbekistan where he attended the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ final between Brazil and Argentina and thanked the country's sporting and government authorities for their successful hosting of the tournament. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives alongside Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov (L) and Minister of Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan Adkham Ikramov prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Final

Paraguay chosen to host the 75th FIFA Congress

The 75th FIFA Congress will take place in Asunción, Paraguay, following a decision by the FIFA Council at its meeting on 3 October 2024. 

A group photo as Paraguay is announced as the host of the 75th FIFA Congress 

FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA Member Associations and upcoming FIFA competitions

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 3 October 2024 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including FIFA Member Associations and upcoming men’s and women’s competitions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Council Meeting No.29 

“Come, enjoy, have fun” at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, FIFA President tells fans

Gianni Infantino said the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will be the ideal opportunity to “bring people together” after the FIFA President revealed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will host the historic 32-team tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Global Citizen Festival 2024

FIFA and Global Citizen team up ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA and Global Citizen are set to work together to help end extreme poverty and to improve access to sport and quality education for children worldwide. The announcement was made at New York’s Central Park during the annual Global Citizen Festival.

A general view during the Global Citizen Festival 2024 & FIFA Club World Cup (FCWC25) venue announcement in Central Park

FIFA names 12 stadiums set to stage historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions.

MetLife Stadium 

FIFA to announce FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ venues at the Global Citizen Festival

The new FIFA Club World Cup™ will reach a significant milestone on Saturday when FIFA reveals the cities and stadiums hosting the tournament, live from the Global Citizen Festival in New York. 

FIFA to announce FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ venues 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset explore ways to strengthen collaboration

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE) Alain Berset have met in New York, United States on the fringes of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly 

European Council Secretary general Alain Berset

FIFA President pledges support to football in Laos and Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Laos to discuss the progress of football and future opportunities for development in the Southeast Asian country and wider region.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone 

Gianni Infantino and President of Senegal focus on youth opportunities in New York talks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pledged to provide “more opportunities” within football for Senegal’s young population when he met the President of the West African country, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in New York, United States.

FIFA President meets Prime Minister Of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye

FIFA President lauds Morocco’s continued contributions to world of football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said “Morocco is preparing to unite the world” following a meeting with the North African nation’s Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, in New York, United States. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister Of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch at the Moroccan UN permanent mission in New York

Verizon named Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 26™ and Official Tournament Supporter for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

An agreement between Verizon and FIFA was announced today, with the world-class network provider named the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Verizon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg pose for a photo

FIFA President congratulates Spanish Prime Minister on the country’s continued football success

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez on his country's continued football success during a meeting in New York, United States, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly proceedings.

FIFA President meets with Spanish prime Minister

Gianni Infantino praises Homeless World Cup’s impact as 2024 tournament kicks off

Men’s and women’s teams from 44 countries competing in Seoul, Korea Republic, in first Homeless World Cup held in Asia

MA Division & Regional Offices- Annual Gathering in Zurich

Gianni Infantino: Women’s football has grown incredibly in South America

FIFA President addressed the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop in Bogotá, Colombia and subsequently attended the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ final. 

Korea DPR v Japan: Final - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

“One hundred years of passion”: Gianni Infantino attends Colombian FA Centenary celebration

Gianni Infantino has attended the Colombian Football Association’s (FCF) Centenary celebration, where he expressed his admiration for the country’s passion for football. 

100 Years Of Colombian Football Association Celebration

The Homeless Football World Cup in seven points

The Homeless World Cup Foundation and FIFA signed a memorandum of understanding in Paris on 2 August. We take a look at seven key points to help you get to grips with this unique event. 

Homeless World Cup 2014, Santiago, Chile

A tribute to Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci: 1964-2024

Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci was Italy's unlikely hero when they hosted the FIFA World Cup™ in 1990, a striker who was initially selected as a reserve but who went on to finish as top scorer with six goals to win both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards.

Italian forward Salvatore Schillaci 

Gianni Infantino welcomes FIFA’s ‘glocal’ presence at Member Associations Division workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the crucial role FIFA’s Member Associations (MA) Division plays in making football truly global at a three-day workshop for the division’s collaborators at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

MA Division & Regional Offices - Annual Gathering in Zurich

Lay’s named Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™ & FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™

Lay’s is building on its commitment to celebrating football fandom by becoming an Official Sponsor of both the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, bringing fans closer to the game than ever before.

LAY’S NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ & FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027™

FIFA unveils emblem and announces audio signature for the new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA has unveiled the emblem for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the most inclusive competition in the history of club football, as the countdown to the first edition in the United States next year continues.

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