The family ties of debutant Austria  

Two mothers and a father share their experiences of their daughters' debut on world stage  

Ghana v Austria: Group E - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Guatemalan FA ups game in youth development stakes

Youth football in Guatemala recently received a shot in the arm following the conclusion of the inaugural instalments of three national youth tournaments, which were held thanks, in no small part, to support received through the FIFA Forward Programme.

National Youth Tournaments in Guatemala

Change of kick-off times for the quarter-final matches of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ in Cali

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ have announced a change to the kick-off times for the quarter-final matches to be played on Sunday 15 September in Cali. 

Fans of Colombia cheer during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

National Youth Tournaments held in Guatemala thanks to FIFA Forward funds

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™

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ round of 16 

 Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ round of 16 matches which will be played on Wednesday, 11 September and Thursday, 12 September.

France v Brazil: Group B - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Dalila López and Nicaragua are broadening their horizons

Las Pinoleras were the joint-biggest climbers in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. Dalila López, Director of Women’s Football at the Nicaraguan FA, has been a driving force

Dalila Lopez (Nicaragua)

FIFA and Norwegian Football Association unite to combat racism

FIFA Regional Director Europe Elkhan Mammadov has met Norwegian Football Association (NFF) President Lise Klaveness and other leaders in football, sport and business in the country’s capital Oslo to discuss the role of football in combatting racism.

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme – Belize 

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme in Belize 

Rosana: "I love football because it transforms lives”

Rosana played at four FIFA Women’s World Cup™ tournaments and four Olympic Games. FIFA Forward is supporting the creating of grassroots tournaments for women in Brazil

 Rosana, Head Coach of Brazil, gesture

Uzbekistan and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) are ready to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup 

 “Uzbekistan has invested in modernising and expanding its sporting infrastructure, including state-of-the-art futsal arenas and training facilities. These investments ensure that the country is well-prepared to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup.”

AFC FUTSAL ASIAN CUP 2024 - Match Uzbekistan v Tajikistan

From outcasts to heroes: Ghana’s women footballers enjoy radical change in status

Ghana are taking part in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ for the 17 time in a row. Participation in international tournaments has played a major role in growing women’s football in Ghana. Support from the Ghana Association and FIFA also been fundamental.

Japan v Ghana: Group E - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 4

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 2

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 1

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop
- Day 4

FIFA Talent Development Scheme | Talent Coach Workshop at the Home of FIFA

Arsène Wenger celebrates arrival of new game-changing Talent Coaches 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger says the signs are “very positive” for the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) as a clutch of new FIFA Talent Coaches joined colleagues for a workshop at FIFA headquarters.

A group photo during the FIFA Talent Coach Workshop at Home of FIFA

FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) | Talent Coach Workshop

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ squad lists announced

With only eight days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the final squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been announced.

The official match ball for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Match officials announced for final round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ group stage matches 

Match officials have been confirmed for the final round of group stage games at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™. 

Referee Iuliana Elena Demetrescu gestures

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.

FIFA unveils emblem for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ general sale begins

As excitement builds ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, set to take place from 16 October to 3 November, the general sales period for the tournament has now begun.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 match ball

Twelve candidate host cities begin selection process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA has begun the process of selecting the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with a virtual workshop for the 12 candidate cities bidding to stage matches. 

Candidate Host City and Stadium Virtual Workshop 

Growing the game in Malaysia at the heart of Football for Schools expansion

Strongly attended Football for Schools festival hosted in Penang with the programme significantly expanded in Malaysia after last year’s initial roll-out. 

Football for Schools festival, Penang, Malaysia.

Mid-year transfer window breaks multiple records

FIFA has today released its International Transfer Snapshot, an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, which reveals a number of record-breaking figures in both men’s and women’s football.

International Transfer Snapshot 2024 mid-year transfer window

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ matches 13 to 24

Match officials have been confirmed for the opening eight matches in the second round of fixtures at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™. 

Referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 2024)

A look at FIFA's global activities across the globe during August 2024 including women's football, futsal, refereeing, Football for Schools and more. 

Football Festivals: Women’s Football Campaign – FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™

Gianni Infantino watches historic FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ get underway in Colombia

FIFA President saw the hosts beat Australia 2-0 in front of an “exceptional” crowd. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ is the first to feature 24 teams. No Racism gesture will be introduced at the tournament and football video support will be trialled

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the Group A FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 match between Colombia and Australia 

FIFA update

FIFA has received the independent legal assessment of the Palestine Football Association’s proposals against the Israel Football Association. This assessment will be sent to the FIFA Council to review in order that the subject can be discussed.

Home of FIFA

FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

Following its unanimous approval at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2024, a global crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse will become part of football protocol when implemented at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™.

No racism

Match officials announced for first round of games at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

 Match officials have been confirmed for the opening round of matches of the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™, the first edition of the tournament to feature 24 teams.

Marta Huerta

FIFA enhancing youth football development in Mexico through 2024 Supercopa  

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) successfully staged the 2024 edition of the Supercopa FMF, a tournament that has become a cornerstone of the long-term development of youth football in Mexico since its inception in 2019.   

FIFA boosts youth football development in Mexico through the FMF Super Cup 2024

FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture 

La FIFA implanta el gesto de incidente racista 

Le nouveau geste antiracisme

The Comoros inaugurate seminal technical training centre

The Comoros has inaugurated a groundbreaking new technical training centre with the help of FIFA Forward funding to further facilitate what has been an impressive recent recovery in world football, achieved against the odds.

The Comoros has inaugurated a groundbreaking new technical training centre with the help of FIFA Forward funding

Comoros "laying foundations for the future" with inauguration of new technical training centre

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ continues to resonate Down Under

The impact of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues to resonate a year on from the tournament with players from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand sharing their memories ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. 

Australia at the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Championship

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the opening of the FIFA Legal Office

FIFA officially opens new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office in Miami

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ participants briefed about use of football video support

FIFA has informed the 24 teams participating in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ about the use of football video support (FVS) at the tournament, which will kick off on 31 August.

A VAR review is made on the pitch side monitor

84TH Blue Stars - FIFA Youth Cup

FVS SHORT VERSION FINAL ES SUBS

Football Video Support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström have visited the new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office based in Miami, USA, that heralds the organisation’s expanding global footprint across the world.

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