“Eyes of the world focused on North America,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells United Nations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the United Nations in New York City how football and the FIFA World Cup™ brings the world together like no other event can.

FIFA President Infantino Attends Reception at Permanent Mission Of State Of Qatar in New York

Gianni Infantino calls football “an excuse to unite” as the United Nations celebrates World Football Day

FIFA President addressed audience at the UN’s General Assembly Hall as part of the annual commemoration. Building off World Football Day, FIFA created World Football Week (21-25 May) to spotlight football’s unique power to spark health and fellowship.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates the World Football Day

Afghan Women United to continue historic journey against Cook Islands

Seven months after their historic victory over Libya during the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025™, Afghan Women United will continue their inspiring journey with two playing opportunities against the Cook Islands in early June.

View of the action during Afghan Women United's training camp in Doncaster, England

FIFA welcomes ambassadors of Canada, Mexico and the United States to Zurich HQ ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Representatives of the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States visited FIFA headquarters in Zurich this week as preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which begins in less than 30 days.

The Visit of the Canada, Mexico and United States of America Ambassadors to The Home of FIFA

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children Worldwide 

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the first group of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-  Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children

FIFA to showcase social impact campaigns at FIFA World Cup 2026™

With today marking one month to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off on Thursday, 11 June, FIFA is looking beyond the pitch to harness the tournament’s global platform for social good and help unite the world. 

FIFA Congress highlights the FIFA World Cup™ as a vehicle to unite the world and renews its pledge to stamp out racism in football

The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from across the globe in a spirit of harmony and respect.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 76th FIFA Congress

FIFA Member Associations in focus (March 2026)

FIFA provides financial and logistical support to its 211 Member Associations (MAs) through various programmes. Inside FIFA takes a look at the extraordinary work done during February 2026 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

FRANCE - PARIS - MARCH 22 - FIFA ARENA

FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa gets to know Kosovo ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off in Pristina

FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa enjoyed a memorable visit to Pristina, Kosovo, as that nation prepared for its most significant match since joining football’s global governing body in 2016.

FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina 

FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace.

FIFA Council Meeting 2026

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC. 

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA Player Impact Programme empowers women’s footballers to drive positive social change

FIFA recently launched the pilot edition of the FIFA Player Impact Programme. The objective is simple: Empower professional footballers to leverage their platforms, voices, and resources for positive social change. 

FIFA Player Impact Programme 

FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East

Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026. 

FIFA Arena

FIFA introduces the FIFA Peace Prize - an award to recognise exceptional actions for peace and unity

FIFA has announced the introduction of the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.

Football Unites the World badge

Triumphant conclusion to the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 includes trophy for Chad, first win for Afghan Women United

The trailblazing FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 concluded successfully, and dramatically, on Saturday in Berrechid, Morocco, with unbeaten Chad atop the four-team table and a historic measure of triumph enjoyed by each of the participating nations.

Players of Chad celebrate while lifting the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees Afghan Women United’s “beautiful story” at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

Gianni Infantino told the Afghan Women United players they are writing “a beautiful story” before the FIFA President attended their latest match in the groundbreaking FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 friendly tournament in Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a team photo with Afghan Women United players

FIFA creating something special with Afghan Women United, says Shilene Booysen

Shilene Booysen is one of the trailblazing figures shaping the modern landscape of African women’s football and coaching. As Afghan Women United Assistant Coach, she has worked closely with Head Coach Pauline Hamill.

Shilene Booysen gives instructions during a training session

“Invest in happiness,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells Future Investment Initiative

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted how football can help guide society’s moral compass and bring joy to people when he joined a high-level panel discussion at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 

FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide

Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.  

'Football Unites The World' armband

FIFA Council calls for peace and takes key decisions on football governance

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 2 October 2025 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including football governance and competitions. 

General view of FIFA Council Meeting No.33

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad announced ahead of historic friendly competition

Following the three multi-day talent identification camps held on two continents, a historic and inspiring opportunity now beckons for the 23 players selected to represent the Afghan women’s refugee team.

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives Atlantic Council Global Citizen award

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received an Atlantic Council Global Citizen award at a ceremony in New York, United States, in recognition of his work in making football a truly global game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Tom Brady 

FIFA to hold historic women’s friendly series in United Arab Emirates

As part of FIFA’s commitment to bringing the game to all, the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series is scheduled to kick off in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between Thursday, 23 October and Wednesday, 29 October this year.

Afghan Women's Refugee Team training

FIFA hosts talent ID camp in England as Afghan Women’s Refugee Team prepares for historic first matches

The St George's Park National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent opened its doors and fields at the end of August to a special, history-making group of international prospects in need of a home away from home.

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team at the talent ID camp in England

Homeless World Cup concludes in Oslo with two first-time champions as FIFA continues its support

Amid a festive atmosphere in the heart of Oslo, Norway, a groundbreaking Homeless World Cup concluded with the crowning of two first-time champions as Egypt’s men’s team and Uganda’s women’s team came out on top.

Uganda celebrate winning the Homeless World Cup 2025

Afghan women’s refugee team begins its journey with first talent ID camp in Sydney

In a month when the world’s top female players in Africa, Europe, Oceania and South America battled it out for continental glory, another group of international footballers concluded an event far less watched, but no less powerful. 

Afghan Women's Refugee Team Talent ID Camp - Sydney

“It’s a privilege”: Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA has appointed former Scotland international Pauline Hamill to lead the newly established Afghan women’s refugee team. Hamill described the appointment as “humbling” and is backing the “unique” project to have “a lasting effect”.

Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA Member Associations in focus (June 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA Member Associations have been doing during June 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Talent Development Scheme

Audio description commentary marks yet another milestone for the most inclusive club tournament ever

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is set to be the most inclusive tournament ever, both on and off the pitch, with FIFA bringing audio description commentary to blind and visually impaired fans free of charge at every stadium.

Audio Descriptive Commentary Training

“We are all one team,” says Gianni Infantino as United Nations General Assembly marks World Football Day

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told United Nations (UN) General Assembly members and fellow football fans “today, we are all one team” as part of the World Football Day celebrations within the very first FIFA World Football Week.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino | World Football Day

Seychelles volunteer Gracia Labiche: Age is just a number 

Gracia Labiche is 74 years old and volunteered for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™. Labiche talks about this new experience and confirms for the thousandth time that age is just a number.

Belarus v Senegal: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Semi-Final

FIFA, LOC and WHO team up in Seychelles to bring ‘Be Active’ to the Special Olympics

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025™ have united with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Special Olympics to deliver a series of fun-filled beach soccer clinics.

Previews: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025

FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's MAs have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event held in Guatemala

FIFA and Global Citizen announce the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that aims to raise USD $100 million to provide access to quality education and football for children around the world. 

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Michael Isaacman speak onstage during Global Citizen NOW

FIFA launches inaugural World Football Week and invites football community to join festivities

FIFA has launched World Football Week from 21-25 May 2025, an inaugural week of festivities to celebrate football’s unique ability to connect people across places, cultures and languages. 

World Football Week 2025

FIFA Member Associations in focus (February 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote and strengthen football and make it truly global

FIFA Football for Schools in Morocco

FIFA launches toolkit to help support disability football worldwide

One of FIFA’s key missions as world football’s governing body is to promote inclusion for all in the game, including disabled people and people with limited mobility. As part of this commitment, FIFA has published an extensive guide to disability football.

WAFF Women Amputee Football event - 73rd FIFA Congress

FIFA President welcomes growing presence of women in football stadiums in IR Iran

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his optimism after a female-only crowd of 45,000 spectators attended a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture in Isfahan, IR Iran, in another significant step towards making football more inclusive.

Thousands of women dressed in red wave flags and chant at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium

FIFA support for LGBTQ+ football at 2024 IGLFA World Championship in Argentina

FIFA has shown its support for the LGBTQ+ football community by actively participating in the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) World Championship XXV in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

IGLFA (International Gay & Lesbian Football Association) World Championship XXV

Creating a sustainable future for women’s football in Somalia

First ever women’s football tournament in Somalia aiming to kick start women’s league with FIFA supporting through the COVID-19 Relief Plan. 

 Launch of women's league in Somalia

Central Asian fans unite at FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™

FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ brings Uzbek fans out in support of neighbours Kazakhstan

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