Future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets Guinean Football Federation head

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Sory Doumbouya, the President of the Guinean Football Federation (FGF), have met in Miami, United States, where they discussed how to shape the future of football in the west African country.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Fédération Guinéenne de Football Acting President Sory Doumbouya 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino predicts Suriname World Cup bid will ‘inspire future generation of footballers’ 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wished Suriname luck in their quest to reach their first FIFA World Cup™ in 2026 following a meeting with the new Surinamese Football Association (SVB) President Dayasankar Mathoera in Miami, United States. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Surinamese Football Association President Dayasankar Mathoera

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauds Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth, including historic strides for women

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth and emphasised the progress made by the nation’s women, in particular, following a meeting with recently elected Football Association of Wales (FAW) President Mike Jones. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Football Association of Wales President Mike Jones

FIFA President Gianni Infantino commends “breathtaking” football development in Mongolia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the upward trajectory of football development in Mongolia following a meeting with the new Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) President Anandbazar Tsogt-Ochir in Miami, United States. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mongolian Football Federation President Anandbazar Tsogt-Ochir

Wydad AC fan the millionth at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™: “Really excited to see my team play” 

The honour of becoming the FIFA Club World Cup’s one millionth spectator fell to Rachida Elomari, a young Wydad AC fan who lives in the US state of Virgina and had never seen a live match in a stadium before the game against the Italian giants. 

The honour of becoming the tournament’s one millionth spectator fell to Rachida Elomari, a young Wydad AC fan 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Legend Roberto Baggio alongside the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed by Jordan Schultz at Fanatics Fest NYC

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Legend Roberto Baggio at Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with Fanatics Chief Executive Officer Michael Rubin at Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino signs autographs at Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks on stage at Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy at Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Fanatics Fest NYC 

Players “are loving” the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the players of the 32 teams competing to be the first true FIFA club world champions “are loving” playing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, during an interview at the Fanatics Fest NYC in New York, United States.

Gianni Infantino speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 

Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Singapore President discuss FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his commitment to working towards bringing a FIFA youth tournament to Singapore in the future during a meeting with Football Association of Singapore (FAS) President Forrest Li.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Singapore President Forrest Li 

FIFA President discusses FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with Brazilian counterpart

Gianni Infantino thanks Samir Xaud for Brazil’s “exemplary collaboration” with FIFA. Mr Xaud was elected in May 2025. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ will be the first to be held in South America.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian Football Confederation President Samir Xaud 

Football Federation of Timor-Leste President discusses new stadium with Gianni Infantino

Timor-Leste’s need for a stadium to host their national team matches was at the centre of discussions between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of the country’s football federation at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Federation of Timor-Leste President Nilton Gusmao 

Gianni Infantino and Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President discuss women’s football development in twin-island republic

FIFA President and Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) President Kieron Edwards meet in Miami, United States. Mr Infantino says the “productive meeting” focused on the development of women’s football in the Caribbean country

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President Kieron Edwards

Portuguese Football Federation President tells Gianni Infantino: "You can count on us for the FIFA World Cup 2030"

The recently elected President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, has told FIFA President Gianni Infantino that "you can count on us" as the country prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2030™ with Morocco and Spain.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença

Gianni Infantino “impressed by vision” of Football Federation of North Macedonia President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke positively about the future of North Macedonian football after meeting Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) President Masar Omeragić on the sidelines of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) President Masar Omeragić

Gianni Infantino pledges FIFA’s support as Pakistani football re-emerges

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) took an important step in its reintegration into the FIFA family as newly-elected PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani met for the first time with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Pakistan Football Federation President Mohsen Gilani 

FIFA World Cup 2030™ plans central as Gianni Infantino meets Royal Spanish Football Federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, have met at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami, United States.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Royal Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzán 

FIFA teams up with Achieve Miami to help deliver football and education to all

FIFA has teamed up with education non-profit Achieve Miami to incorporate football- and sports-related learning activities into its existing programmes, supporting efforts to bridge educational gaps for low-income students in Miami.

Achieve Miami x FIFA Launch event

Achieve Miami President Leslie Miller Saiontz, FIFA Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Emilio García Silvero and FIFA Education manager Brittany Addams

A child plays during the Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary

Children playing during the Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary

FIFA Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Emilio García Silvero speaks during the Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary 

A group picture during the Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary 

Children playing during the Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary 

 Achieve Miami x FIFA launch at Lake Stevens Elementary

FIFA teams up with Achieve Miami

By the numbers: The first round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

The tournament has now seen each of the 32 clubs make their debut, with a total attendance figure of over half a million fans so far. 44 goals have been scored, averaging 2.75 per match, by players representing 17 different countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ renewed with pan-African broadcaster New World Televisions S.A.

New World TV has agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ across TV and digital platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Growing the women’s game (June 2025)

nside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during June 2025 including Indonesia, Greece, Ghana, Paraguay, Panama, Colombia and Puerto Rico. 

Paraguay’s ongoing commitment to developing women’s football was again on display with a FIFA Women’s Football Campaign festival hosted during FIFA World Football Week

FIFA Forward supports final stage of Mexico’s first National Schools Tournament

More than 640 girls and boys from all 32 Mexican states have taken part in the final stage of the inaugural National Schools Football Tournament, organised with support from the FIFA Forward and Football for Schools programmes.

33 million posts analysed since 2022 as FIFA marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech

As part of its efforts to protect its participants and make football a safe space, FIFA has marked this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech by reiterating its commitment against hate in football.

Gianni Infantino meets Bahamas Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met Anya James, the first female President of the Bahamas Football Association (BFA), to discuss youth development in the country following the first session of the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Bahamas Football Association President Anya James

Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia President meet on “historic day” for Asian football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) President Erick Thohir have signed a Host Country Agreement (HCA) to formally establish a FIFA Hub for Southeast Asia and East Asia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ nears 1.5 million tickets sold milestone

The new FIFA Club World Cup™ has started with a powerful demonstration of club football’s global appeal, as over 340,000 fans have generated electric atmospheres, passionate support, and unforgettable scenes across the first three matchdays. 

A general view of play during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium

Seattle fans break Guinness World Record for largest soccer lesson as city embraces FIFA Club World Cup

Seattle’s enthusiasm for football helped break a Guinness World Record during the opening weekend of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

Celebrations as the Guinness World record for largest soccer lesson is broken at Pier 62

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ "bringing fans together in a festive atmosphere" agree Gianni Infantino and Ronaldo

Fans are coming together in a festive atmosphere to enjoy the FIFA Club World Cup™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in an address to the FIFA Executive Summit in Miami, Florida. His comments were echoed by Ronaldo, the two-time FIFA World Cup™ winner.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 

“Constructive” talks between Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) President Avanell Morton held “a constructive meeting” after the first FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association President Avanell Morton

Gianni Infantino pledges FIFA support to US Virgin Islands Soccer Federation development plans

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation (USVISF) President Yohannes Worede and pledged continued support of the Caribbean nation’s commitment to grassroots football development.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation (USVISF) President Yohannes Worede 

Gianni Infantino meets new Football Association of Zambia president

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated new Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Keith Mapenzi Mweemba, on his recent election and praised the organisation’s proactive engagement with FIFA’s Football for Schools Programme.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Keith Mapenzi Mweemba 

Grassroots development focus as FIFA President meets Czechia counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and newly-elected Czech Football Association (FAČR) President David Trunda have discussed plans to fast-track grassroots football development in the European country.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Czech Football Association (FAČR) President David Trunda 

Gianni Infantino meets new Swedish Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated new Swedish Football Association (SvFF) President Simon Åström on his recent election and highlighted their organisations’ long and productive relationship in a meeting in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Swedish Football Association President Simon Åström 

Newly-elected Curaçao Football Federation President discusses football development with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino discussed football development with the newly-elected President of the Curaçao Football Federation, Gilbert Martina, when they met in Miami, Florida. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Curaçao Football Federation, Gilbert Martina

FIFA President Gianni infantino with DAZN presenter Diletta Leotta and DAZN CEO Shay Segev

FIFA and DAZN announce strategic partnership

FIFA Club World Cup kick off a resounding success

FIFA would like to thank everyone involved for making the opening match of this historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ such a resounding success. 

General view of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opening match between Al Ahly FC and Inter Miami CF

Pitbull and RedOne reimagine iconic We Will Rock You as FIFA Club World Cup™ Official Song

FIFA today unveiled We Will Rock You, a powerful reimagination of Queen’s legendary stadium anthem, as the official song of the new FIFA Club World Cup™. 

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy at Lumen Field

Seattle celebrates Sounders' FIFA Club World Cup debut

Ken Griffey Jr. celebrates Seattle Sounders' FIFA Club World Cup debut

Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. raised a Seattle Sounders flag at the Space Needle to celebrate the club's entry into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Seattle will be the site of six matches, and a multitude of fan events, during this summer's competition.

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy in Seattle

FIFA and DAZN announce strategic partnership to launch FIFA+ as the global “Home of Football” on DAZN

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, today announced a new strategic partnership with FIFA to launch and operate the FIFA+ service across the globe, transforming the way football fans access and engage with the sport.

Gianni Infantino: Club football needs a global competition

The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ will inspire young people around the world, spark investment in club football and create more opportunities for players and clubs around the world, FIFA President Infantino has said in an interview with DAZN.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an interview with DAZN

Robbie Williams confirmed as the FIFA Music Ambassador 

Internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning artist Robbie Williams has been confirmed as the FIFA Music Ambassador ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. 

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