FIFA Council approves FIFA Futsal International Match Calendar 2025-2028

On 3 October 2024, at its 29th meeting, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Futsal International Match Calendar 2025-2028, including officially establishing the dates for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2028™.

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FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA Member Associations and upcoming FIFA competitions

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 3 October 2024 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including FIFA Member Associations and upcoming men’s and women’s competitions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Council Meeting No.29 

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting is now available

FIFA Council Meeting No.29 

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FIFA has received the independent legal assessment of the Palestine Football Association’s proposals against the Israel Football Association. This assessment will be sent to the FIFA Council to review in order that the subject can be discussed.

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Gianni Infantino hails "historical agreement" in the FIFA World Cup™ bidding process for 2030 and 2034

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked football associations and confederations for reaching a "historical agreement" as the bid books from the seven FIFA Member Associations bidding to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2030 and 2034 were handed over.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2030™ and 2034™ bid handover at FIFA's Paris office

FIFA update 

An independent legal assessment of the Palestinian Football Association proposals against the Israel Football Association was due to be provided to FIFA Council by 20 July 2024. 

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FIFA Women's Club World Cup will be crucial for the women’s game, FIFA President says

Gianni Infantino said that the launching of a new 16-team FIFA Women's Club World Cup™ would be "crucial" for the women's game and give clubs a much-needed opportunity to perform on the global stage. 

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Critical calendar to optimise women’s football planning and professionalisation

As women’s football continues to grow across the globe, the FIFA Council has unanimously approved a critical tool to support its acceleration – the Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029. 

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FIFA Council appoints working group to recommend potential rule changes to the current FIFA Regulations Governing International Matches

The FIFA Council today approved the formation of a working group to gather further information and issue recommendations to the Council regarding potential amendments to the FIFA Regulations Governing International Matches (FRGIM). 

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FIFA Council approves Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of women’s football, for which the international match calendar was unanimously approved.

A general view during the FIFA Council Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15 May 2024 at 11:00 (local time), is now available.

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Qatar appointed as host of FIFA U-17 World Cup™ annually from 2025 to 2029

Qatar will stage its third global FIFA tournament after the FIFA Council awarded the Gulf state multi-year hosting rights to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Morocco awarded multi-year hosting rights to FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™

Morocco will become the first African nation to stage the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after it was awarded multi-year hosting rights by the FIFA Council to organise the new annual, expanded tournament every year between 2025 and 2029.

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FIFA Council takes key decisions ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress

The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the Annual Report 2023, which confirms the organisation’s exceptionally healthy and sustainable situation, with record investment in football development of USD 2.25 billion earmarked for the entire 2023-2026 cycle

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) with FIFA Deputy Secretary General Alasdair Bell (L) and FIFA Secretary General ad interim Mattias Grafström (R)

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA introduces new regulatory framework for national dispute resolution chambers

FIFA has reached a key milestone in the modernisation of the regulatory framework for national dispute resolution chambers (NDRCs) following the approval by the FIFA Council in December 2023 of the National Dispute Resolution Chamber Recognition Principles

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FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ will inspire the next generation in Chile

Speaking at the FIFA Football Summit 2023, the President of the Chilean Football Association, Pablo Milad, said the country was proud to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ after the South American nation was announced as hosts.

Football Federation of Chile President Pablo Milad during FIFA Football Summit 2023

FIFA Council appoints Chile and Poland as hosts of FIFA youth competitions

The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ semi-finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with youth competitions an important item on the agenda.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds up a sign announcing Chile as the hosts for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025

FIFA Council confirms key details for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ semi-finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and took key decisions in relation to the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, which will be played in the United States in 2025. 

General view during the FIFA Council Meeting in Jeddah

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting no. 26 now available

The agenda for the FIFA Council meeting to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 17 December 2023 at 14:00 (local time) is now available.

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Three bid books submitted for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

As women’s football reaches new heights following the unprecedented success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the bidding process for the 2027 edition of the tournament has reached a key milestone, with three bids from across three confederations.

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FIFA receives declarations of interest in hosting FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034

Morocco, Portugal and Spain confirm interest in hosting FIFA World Cup 2030™, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay confirming interest in hosting celebratory games. Declaration of interest from Saudi Arabian FF received for FIFA World Cup 2034™.

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Frequently asked questions: FIFA World Cup™ 2030 and 2034

Following extensive consultation with all confederations, the FIFA Council took key decisions in relation to the bidding and hosting of the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™ on 4 October 2023. Here are some frequently asked questions.

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FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034

Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Council took key decisions in relation to the bidding and hosting of the Centenary edition of the FIFA World Cup.

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The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on 4 October 2023 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA Council appoints United States as host of new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup

The FIFA Council has unanimously appointed the United States as the host of the new and expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup that is due to take place in 2025, at its meeting held by videoconference from the Home of FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura during FIFA Virtual Council Meeting no.24

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on 23 June 2023 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

FIFA extends and adapts temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine 

Decision taken to continue assisting players, coaches and clubs impacted by the war in Ukraine. Players and coaches to have the right to unilaterally suspend employment contracts until 30 June 2024. FIFA to closely monitor situation in Ukraine and Russia.

FIFA Talent Development Scheme moves forward to phase of full implementation

The FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, will now move forward to the phase of full implementation with the aim of helping member associations to fulfil their potential.

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger during the 73rd FIFA Congress

FIFA Council approves international match calendars

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of men’s and women’s competitions.

FIFA Senior Vice-President HE Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez during a FIFA Council Meeting

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held on 14 March 2023 at 14:30 local time in Kigali, Rwanda, is now available.

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FIFA President meets LFF General Secretary and new FIFA Council member

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed Kanya Keomany, General Secretary of the Lao Football Federation (LFF) to Paris, for a meeting to discuss football development progress and future opportunities.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Lao Football Federation General Secretary and FIFA Council Member Kanya Keomany

Turkish Football Association registration period extended until 5 March 2023

In light of the exceptional situation caused by the natural disaster affecting Türkiye, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to further extend the registration period of the Turkish Football Association (TFF) until 5 March 2023.

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FIFA Council highlights record breaking revenue in football

The FIFA Council has approved the Annual Report 2022, which highlights FIFA’s record breaking revenue of USD 7.6 billion during the 2019-2022 cycle and the USD 11 billion that is expected to be earned during the 2023-2026 period.

FIFA Deputy Secretary General Football Mattias Grafström, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and FIFA Deputy Secretary General Alasdair Bell during FIFA Council meeting no. 22

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on 14 February 2023 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA World Cup 2022™ praised for its “unique cohesive power”

The FIFA Council met today in advance of the FIFA World Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, which FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed as the “best ever”.

FIFA Council Meeting - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The agenda for FIFA Council meeting no. 21, which will take place in Doha at 11:00 local time on Friday, 16 December 2022, is now available on FIFA.com.

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FIFA receives one candidature for presidential election

Following the call for election issued by the FIFA Council on 30 March 2022, FIFA’s member associations have proposed, in due time and form, one candidate for the presidential election due to take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali on 16 March 2023.

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Meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau sees key transfer system regulations approved

At its meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, a major step in safeguarding transparency and accountability in the global transfer system.

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Agenda for FIFA Council now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting on 22 October in Auckland is now available. 

Bureau of FIFA Council approves increase of FIFA World Cup™ squads to 26 players

The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed a number of key topics.

FIFA Council adopts new regulations relating to the loan of players in international football

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 72nd Ordinary FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar, and adopted new regulations concerning the loan of players in international football. 

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