Mixed-gender teams of match officials to continue for second round of group matches at the Olympic Football Tournaments

The match officials have been confirmed for the second round of group matches at the Olympic Football Tournaments in Paris 2024.

Referee Ramon Abatti and his assistants

Katerina Mileska, passion at the heart of the transmission process

“More women, more goals” is the slogan for the women's football development programme launched in 2021 by the Football Federation of North Macedonia. Three years on, their progress is clear to see.

Katerina Mileska of North Macedonia

FIFA President makes three pledges to International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development

Gianni Infantino made three pledges to the International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development in Paris, promising an illustrious audience of heads of state and sporting leaders that football will unite the world.

Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

FIFA President addresses International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development

International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development in Paris

FIFA Disciplinary Committee statement

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to appoint an integrity expert to support the necessary investigations into the potential breaches of the FIFA regulations, following the incidents that took place during the match between Argentina and Morocco.

A general view of the Adidas Ile-de-Foot 24 match ball

FIFA Member Associations Meetings on the Sidelines of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Dominican Republic Football Association President José Deschamps

Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against Canada Soccer, Ms Beverly Priestman, Mr Joseph Lombardi and Ms Jasmine Mander, following incidents at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

A detailed view of the Adidas Ile de Foot 24 match ball 

Chikotesha: You have to want to learn something from every match

Zambian referee Diana Chikotesha is preparing to take part in the Olympic Football Tournaments at Paris 2024. 

FIFA Women's World Cup Referees Seminar II

“Captain only” measure implemented at Olympic Football Tournaments

FIFA has issued guidelines to all participating teams at the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024 in relation to the measure permitting only team captains to approach the referee in certain situations.

Croatia's captain #10 Luka Modric (R) talks to referee Michael Oliver

Development in Dominican Republic met with enthusiasm from FIFA President at meeting with FEDOFUTBOL President

The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and the FEDOFUTBOL President, José Deschamps, met at the FIFA offices in Paris to discuss football development against the background of a football-filled year for the Caribbean country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Dominican Republic Football Association President Jose Deschamps

FIFA President welcomes new Canada Soccer President to Paris ahead of 2024 Games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met newly elected Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso at FIFA’s office in Paris, France, ahead of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at the 2024 Summer Games.

Netherlands, Lithuania and Poland honoured by FIFA Forward Awards 2024 

The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), the Lithuania Football Federation (LFF) and the Polish Football Association (PZPN) have been honoured by the FIFA Forward Awards 2024. 

Normalisation committees appointed in Tunisia and Maldives

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint normalisation committees for the Tunisian Football Association (FTF) and the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) on the basis of article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes.

MA Flags at HoF

Mixed gender teams to officiate at Paris 2024 Olympic Football Tournaments 

Match officials have been confirmed for the opening day matches of the Olympic Football Tournament in Paris 2024

Match officials Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo, Katie Nesbitt and Yoshimi Yamashita 

FIFA-WTO study shows economic impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

FIFA and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have published a study that analyses the impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ on the economy, trade and society, both in the two host countries, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.  

Spain players celebrate with the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy 

Legacy benefits continue for clubs Down Under

Professional and grassroots clubs in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have enjoyed a financial windfall with this week’s announcement of the recipients for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Club Benefits Programme. 

Detailed view of the corner flag with the FIFA Womens' World Cup 2023 tournament logo

Ha Noi FC reap benefits of bountiful 2023 crop

Eight Ha Noi FC players competed at the Women’s World Cup 2023. The Vietnamese outfit was recompensed as part of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme. A total of USD 125,883.53 will be paid to the club.

Ha Noï FC / FIFA Women World Cup 23 Club Benefits Programme

Over 1,000 clubs from 48 countries receive share of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ benefits

Following the record-setting FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, 1,041 clubs from 48 FIFA Member Associations across all six confederations will receive a share of the revenue for the release of players who participated at the tournament.

Italy v Argentina: Group G - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomes member associations to Paris 

FIFA President congratulates new Royal Netherlands Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated new Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) President Frank Paauw on his recent election in a meeting at the FIFA office in Paris, France.

FIFA President welcomes member associations to Paris ahead of 2024 Olympic Football Tournaments

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has launched the Men's and Women's Football Tournaments for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by addressing representatives from the competing teams at FIFA's bureau in the French capital.

Royal Netherlands Football Association President Frank Paauw

Angola hosts first FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme Africa edition workshop

As part of the new FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme Africa edition, a club workshop was held in Luanda, Angola. The workshop, which was supported logistically by FIFA, gave club executives the opportunity to acquire new skills.

Kick-off FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme in Angola

Overview of FIFA’s regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

Since 2020, FIFA has taken concrete measures to further improve its regulatory framework to promote the protection of female players and coaches. In that respect, FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players have been adapted.

Regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

FIFA update 

An independent legal assessment of the Palestinian Football Association proposals against the Israel Football Association was due to be provided to FIFA Council by 20 July 2024. 

Flags at the Home of FIFA

On Location appointed as Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA has appointed On Location, a global leader in premium experiences, hospitality and travel, as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, which will take place across Canada, Mexico and the USA from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

FIFA World Cup™ Official Hospitality Programme 

François Letexier – refereeing is a sport in its own right

François Letexier is widely regarded as one of the best French referees. He will officiate at the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024. Another new chapter in a career already filled to the brim with achievements despite his young age.

Argentina v Uzbekistan : Group A - FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023

OFC Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Historic FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying will inspire Oceania, says FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) members will inspire youngsters across the region as they contest a historic first automatic qualifying spot at a FIFA World Cup following the preliminary draw for the 2026 edition.

OFC Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26

Argentina rule the roost

Three continental competitions and a plethora of international friendlies during June and July generated plenty of movement in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking. 

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Balboa and the evolution of football in the USA

The Final of the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ took place 30 years ago today. FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa talks about the tournament and progress of football in his country.

SAMI AL JABAR OF SAUDI ARABIA #12 BATTLES MARCELO BALBOA OF THE USA

FIFA headquarters to stage OFC Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™

The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) 11 members will discover the start of the road that could lead to them being one of the 48 teams at the most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ ever when their preliminary qualifying draw takes place on 18 July 2024.

OFC Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ & 2029 media rights tender launched

FIFA has launched an invitation to tender in the Americas, Asia, and Middle East & North Africa for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA Club World Cup 2029™. 

TV camera

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2023/2024

FIFA today published the fifth annual report on the activities of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, the FIFA Appeal Committee and the FIFA Ethics Committee. The report presents extensive overview of the work of FIFA's judicial bodies.

Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2023/2024

FIFA World Cup 26™: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Request for Information (RFI)

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will see the world’s best players compete for the greatest prize in men’s football. FIFA is approaching the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment industry, focusing on suppliers specialized in large scale projects.

FIFA World Cup Trophy

Asian member associations come together in Indonesia to discuss the growth of women's football in Asia

FIFA, working hand-in-hand with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), hosted a Women's Football Regional Workshop in Jakarta - where FIFA last year opened the FIFA Indonesia Office.   

FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop in Jakarta

Official squads unveiled for Paris 2024

With the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024 kicking-off later this month, the full squads for both the men’s and women’s competition have now been confirmed.

Olympic Rings at the Eiffel Tower 

FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop
- Day 1

FIFA Forward helping COSAFA countries maintain momentum

The FIFA Forward Development Programme had a major role as the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup 2024 was played out among 11 COSAFA members and guest participants Kenya.

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