Global Stand Against Racism

Which commitments and actions have already been taken?

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.

Meeting with Delegation of the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

FIFA urges lawmakers and criminal justice authorities to punish racism in football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has urged policy makers, legislators and criminal justice professionals from around the world to join FIFA in the fight against racism and discrimination by imposing criminal penalties on offenders. 

UNODC – FIFA: "Red Card to Racism in Football"

FIFA Council takes landmark decisions on the future of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and on the fight against racism

After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy is lifted

No Discrimination integrated for first time as FIFA Football for Schools launches in Morocco

Fifty-two teachers from across Morocco attend a capacity building course in the capital, Rabat. Over 300 children participate in launch event, total of 3000 schools in north African country to benefit from programme

Football For Schools Launch 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

International Day for Tolerance: FIFA releases new figures on Social Media Protection Service

To mark the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, FIFA has released its figures showing how the Social Media Protection Service protects players, coaches, officials and teams against discriminatory, abusive or threatening content.

Spain v USA: Group C - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

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

Time to make club football global, FIFA President tells CAF Ordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told FIFA’s 54 Member Associations in Africa that next year's inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ will contribute to developing football both on their own continent and around the rest of the world. 

46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

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 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™.