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

Libya v Kazakhstan - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup hailed as a celebration of hope

The Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup has been hailed as a celebration of hope by Elkan Mammadov, Director, Member Associations Europe, following the completion of the Men’s and Women’s finals in Seoul, Korea Republic.

Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup

FIFA and Homeless World Cup unveil new women’s trophy ahead of final

The 16 captains of the women’s teams competing at the 2024 Homeless World Cup came together to reveal the new trophy they have all been aiming to lift during the week-long tournament in Seoul, Korea Republic.

Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup - Opening Ceremony


Fate brings Morocco fans Aziz and Ouakrim together in Uzbekistan

A coincidence is worth more than a thousand plans...This old Arabic saying perfectly encapsulates how Aziz and Ouakrim met. Aziz is a Moroccan fan who travels the world supporting his national team in all football disciplines. 

Morocco fans Aziz and Ouakrim

The Homeless Football World Cup in seven points

The Homeless World Cup Foundation and FIFA signed a memorandum of understanding in Paris on 2 August. We take a look at seven key points to help you get to grips with this unique event. 

Homeless World Cup 2014, Santiago, Chile

FIFA is proud to be part of the Olympic family, Gianni Infantino says

Gianni Infantino emphasised football's strong Olympic tradition and spoke about how football and sports can build bridges as he welcomed members of the Olympic movement to the FIFA House in Paris, France. 

FIFA House Olympic Family Meeting

USWNT legend Mia Hamm: Football connects, inspires & grows people

FIFA Legend Mia Hamm wants to “make the game more accessible, to connect more people” and help football unite the world as she prepares to join fans across the globe in watching the US Women’s National Team contest the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024.

FIFA President and World Athletics President Lord Coe meet in Paris

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of World Athletics Lord Sebastian Coe have held talks in Paris, France, amid the ongoing 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Meeting with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

Homeless World Cup: a powerful force that can change people’s lives

The Homeless World Cup has the power to change people’s lives and FIFA’s support for the event means that it will have an even bigger impact before. Homeless World Cup President says FIFA support means tournament will have an even bigger impact.

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA and Homeless World Cup Foundation - Olympic Games Paris 2024

FIFA to support Homeless World Cup after agreement signed in Paris

In line with its commitment to improving the lives of people worldwide through football, FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF).

FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff, President and Founder of the Homeless World Cup Mel Young, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger

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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks on stage alongside FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff (L) and Jessica Houara (R) during the Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

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