Global Stand Against Racism

Which commitments and actions have already been taken?

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. 

Gelson Fernandes appears at UN panel to talk about FIFA’s Global Stand Against Racism

Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Deputy Chief Member Associations, has spoken at a United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) panel to explain how FIFA is tackling racism

Gerd Dembowski, FIFA Head of Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination and Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Deputy Chief Member Associations

FIFA President has made ‘real and meaningful progress’ in the fight against racism

Two years after the FIFA Congress took a historic global stand against racism, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) that “real and meaningful” progress has been made to remove the scourge from the sport.

FIFA Legends and Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) members join FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage 

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 Council increases record financial distribution to all 48 Participating Member Associations at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA Council met ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, 44 days before the kick-off of the tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during meeting no. 36 of the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada

The IFAB unanimously approves red card for players covering their mouths to conceal discriminatory behaviour

At a Special Meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, The IFAB unanimously approved two FIFA-proposed Law amendments to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour.

Group photo during the Special Meeting of The IFAB in Vancouver, Canada

FIFA, UNODC and global lawmakers unite in Zurich to strengthen fight against racism in football

Lawmakers from across the globe joined football stakeholders at the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, last week for a two-day expert-group hearing aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to racism in football.

FIFA and UNODC Expert Group Hearing

FIFA’s Football for Schools programme launched in Japan

Launch event took place at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo

FIFA Football for Schools - Japan Football Association

FIFA presents Social Media Protection Service at European Union Sport Directors General meeting

FIFA was invited to present at the meeting of the European Union Sport Directors General, on 4 and 5 February for an event hosted by the Cyprus Sports Organisation under the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union.

European Union Sport Directors General meeting

Players’ Voice Panel reflects on impactful start to its anti-racism dialogue, education and action

Following its launch in September 2025, the Players’ Voice Panel has moved quickly to make a concrete impact, bringing together football legends and voice-of-experience advocates to amplify players’ perspectives and combat discrimination across the game.

Players’ Voice Panel

FIFA steps up action against online abuse

To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football. 

Players’ Voice Panel honorary captain George Weah determined to rid football of “disease” of racism

Football icon George Weah has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight to rid football of racism during a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) in Rabat, Morocco.

George Weah

FIFA Players’ Voice Panel takes up duties to tackle racism in football

The line-up of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel has today been revealed, with the 16-strong group comprising legends of the men’s and women’s games, each of whom is fully committed to bringing an end to racism in football.  

FIFA Players' Voice Panel

33 million posts analysed since 2022 as FIFA marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech

As part of its efforts to protect its participants and make football a safe space, FIFA has marked this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech by reiterating its commitment against hate in football.

Council of Europe Committee visits Home of FIFA as collaboration continues

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström welcomed a delegation from the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media (CULT) of the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe (PACE) to the Home of FIFA in Zurich.