FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ tender processes begin in Cyprus and Greece

 FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in Cyprus and Greece.

During the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 3rd Place Play off match between Al Ahly and SE Palmeiras at the Education City Stadium

FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ tender process begins in the Caribbean

FIFA has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in the Caribbean. 

During the FIFA Club World Cup 5th Place Match between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Mamelodi Sundowns at Suita City Football Stadium

FIFA Club Management Workshop in Paramaribo (Suriname)

FIFA Club Management Workshop in Managua (Nicaragua)

FIFA Club Management Workshops strengthening professional game in Nicaragua and Suriname

FIFA has underlined its commitment to football development in the Concacaf region by holding two FIFA Club Management Workshops last week

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™: record prize money and unprecedented solidarity to benefit club football

FIFA Club World Cup™ winners to earn up to 125 USD million. USD 1 billion prize money to 32 participating clubs. Target of USD 250 million in solidarity for club football across the world. All revenue to be distributed to club football

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

Gibraltar rock past multiple milestones in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™

A new name appeared in the December 2024 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ as Gibraltar's arrival swelled the list of ranked international teams to 195.

Gibraltar's line-up v Faroe Islands

Gibraltar's Caitlin Robba v Faroe Islands

Gibraltar line-up huddle

Gibraltar's Naomi Victor v Faroe Islands 

Gibraltar national women's team coach Scott Wiseman

Gibraltar's line-up v Moldova

Gibraltar's Joelle Gilbert v Faroe Islands

Gibraltar make UEFA Women's Nations League debut

Visa presale begins for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Football fans wanting to experience the colour and excitement of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025™ in the spectacular tropical setting provided by the Seychelles have a chance to secure tickets early through an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.

Visa presale begins for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025  

FIFA Appeal Committee decision on CF Pachuca and Club León

Following disciplinary proceedings opened against CF Pachuca and Club León, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to refer the case to the FIFA Appeal Committee in accordance with article 56 paragraph 3 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

New FIFA Club World Cup show brings new tournament insights to global audiences

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ just months away, FIFA is launching a new podcast and radio show to bring the tournament’s biggest names and storylines to listeners every week.

FIFA Secretary General hails new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as “the missing piece” in the football ecosystem

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has highlighted the array of opportunities afforded by the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, attending an expert panel at The Business of Soccer conference in Los Angeles, Unitrd States.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström

FIFA Secretary General hails new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and Concacaf Secretary General Philippe Moggio discuss with Fernando Palomo

A general view during The Business of Soccer conference

FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Vittorio Montagliani speaks during The Business of Soccer conference

Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner Kelley O'Hara speaks during The Business of Soccer conference

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio talk at The Business of Soccer conference

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström at The Business of Soccer conference

The Business of Soccer conference in Los Angeles

Arsène Wenger tells ECA Club Connect: "We want to have strong clubs everywhere in the world."

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger spoke at the ECA Club Connect event in Madrid, Spain

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger (R) speaks with Hayley McQueen (L) during ECA Club Connect

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ match schedule confirmed

FIFA has published the match schedule for the groundbreaking FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, revealing the dates and kick-off times for the 16-team extravaganza, which will be hosted by a CAF member association for the first time.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup trophy

FIFA marks World Head Injury Awareness Day with landmark six-month results for Concussion: Suspect and Protect campaign

FIFA’s landmark Concussion: Suspect and Protect awareness campaign, developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has reached an estimated 835m people, engaged 482,700 online and driven 2,070 toolkit downloads, and it continues to grow

Concussion: Suspect and Protect

Japan book first ticket to game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™

Japan have become the first nation to book their place at the FIFA World Cup 26™ through confederation qualifying, having sealed their spot with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain. 

Japanese players celebrate qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Growing the women’s game (March 2025)

FIFA's numerous women’s football development programmes for member associations were again in evidence during March 2025 with activity highlighted from four confederations, while world football's governing body laid out a new era for club competitions. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Uganda 

Nigeria Football Federation begins work on new accommodation and pitches for national teams with FIFA Forward support

Nigeria's national teams are set to benefit from vastly improved facilities after work began on the construction of a new technical centre, including players’ accommodation and new pitches, in Abuja with funding provided by the FIFA Forward programme.

Ground-breaking ceremony at the new Nigeria Football Federation technical centre construction project

Dynamic brand unveiled for first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

A striking brand was revealed today for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™, capturing the speed of the game and the unstoppable energy of the host nation.

Official Emblem of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™

Unique local spirit highlighted in Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Posters

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will feature a set of Official Host City Posters, representing the unique cultural and artistic spirit of the 16 Host Cities while celebrating the unity, diversity and passion of the world’s most beloved sport.

Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Posters 

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report expanded to offer detailed global insights and recommendations

FIFA has today published the fourth edition of Setting the Pace  – its informative benchmarking report that provides insights into the factors that drive success in women’s football clubs and leagues.

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report 2024

FIFA President thanks Caribbean Football Union members for helping develop the region's "incredible" talent

The FIFA President has thanked the FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) for their efforts to grow the “incredible” football talent among the region's youth. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the 48th Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Ordinary Congress 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 40th Concacaf Ordinary Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez and Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. Pierre

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with delegates

FIFA President Gianni Infantino walks alongside FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Vittorio Montagliani and Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. Pierre

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Vittorio Montagliani and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends 40th Concacaf Ordinary Congress 

Gianni Infantino calls on Concacaf to keep women’s football in focus

The FIFA President has encouraged North and Central American and Caribbean FIFA Member Associations (MAs) to continue their efforts in developing women’s football ahead of a potential bid from the Concacaf region to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031™.

Football in El Salvador coming on leaps and bounds with help of its U-17 team

El Salvador made history by qualifying for their first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup. The medium-term goal is for the senior team to once again qualify for the World Cup

El Salvador qualified for the next FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

Tunisian football’s future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tunisian football is “building the platform to ensure sustained success” as he held talks with newly elected Tunisian Football Federation President Moez El Nasri on the fringes of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Tunisian Football Association President Moez El Nasri

Libyan football has "positive foundations to build upon" says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the positive progress Libyan football has made in recent years after meeting newly elected Libyan Football Federation (LFF) President Abdolmola El Mograbi ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Libyan Football Federation President Abdolmola El Mograbi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the CAF 14th Extraordinary General Assembly

14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly | FIFA President's address

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage with the CAF Executive Committee during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) alongside CAF 1st Vice-President Augustin Senghor (L) and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Egyptian Football Association President and FIFA Council Member Hany Abo Rida (C) and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly

Gianni Infantino congratulates CAF President Motsepe on re-election

Gianni Infantino has congratulated Patrice Motsepe on his re-election by acclamation as the CAF President and highlighted the continent’s recent on- and off-the-pitch successes thanks to the confederation’s unity and strong collaboration with FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) alongside FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

Zimbabwean recovery in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) counterpart Nqobile Magwizi spoke about "uniting Zimbabweans through football" with FIFA support when they met ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Zimbabwe Football Association President Nqobile Magwizi 

Chadian football on track as new federation President meets Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the new Chadian Football Federation (FTFA) President, Tahir Hassan Oloy, and sounded an optimistic note for the future of the game in the African country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Chadian Football Association President Tahir Hassan Oloy 

Gianni Infantino praises Venezuelan Football Federation’s work as new headquarters inaugurated in centenary year

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) on its centenary and praised the “great strides” being made by the South American country as the FVF inaugurates its new headquarters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino records a message for the inauguration of the Venezuelan Football Association Headquarters 

Oumou Kane: Women’s football taking off in Mauritania

Oumou Kane, Director of the Department of Women’s Football within the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM), took part in FIFA’s Women in Football Leadership programme. Under her guidance, the sport is experiencing a boom in the country.

FIFA Women's Football Convention - Part 1 - 06-Jun, 2019

Oumou Kane, Director of the Department of Women’s Football within the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM)

US President Donald Trump reaffirms support for FIFA tournaments during meeting with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a visit to The White House, has met the President of the United States Donald Trump and thanked him for setting a special task force to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and the FIFA World Cup 26™, 

US President Donald Trump watches as FIFA president (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Gianni Infantino presents him with the key to unlock the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval office of the White House

TiKay™ made his bow at the stunning Beau Vallon beach during a beach soccer clinic held to promote the game among local youngsters

Local children give TiKay™ the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ a high five

Children pose for a photo at the unveiling of TiKay™ as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Group photo during the unveiling of TiKay™ as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan and TiKay™, the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Local children meet TiKay™, the Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ 

TiKay™ revealed as Official Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

As excitement builds ahead of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, TiKay™ has been unveiled as the tournament’s Official Mascot.

Official hospitality for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ now on sale

Fans of the beautiful game, friends and families looking for unique experiences, or companies seeking to treat employees and guests can now secure ticket-inclusive official hospitality packages for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. 

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