President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez, President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison, Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström

FIFA Arena launched in Paraguay

Paraguay gets FIFA Arena ball rolling in South America

Paraguay is the first of FIFA’s Member Associations (MA) in South America to launch the FIFA Arena project with two mini-pitches installed near schools in the suburbs of the country’s capital, Asunción.

President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison, President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez, Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström inaugurate the FIFA Arena in Paraguay

A young student poses for a photo during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez speaks during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez speaks during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison speaks during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

A general view during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez, President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison, Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström pose for a photo with children

President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez, President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison, Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström inaugurate the FIFA Arena in Paraguay

President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström hand over a pennant to President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison

View of a FIFA Football for Schools ball during the FIFA Arena inauguration in Paraguay

Paraguay becomes the first South American FIFA Member Association to launch FIFA Arena

FIFA Integrity Task Force discusses progress during meeting in Miami

The FIFA Integrity Task Force, established to monitor and safeguard all FIFA competitions from the manipulation of matches and any integrity-related matter, met in Miami and focused on finalising strategies for upcoming FIFA competitions.

Group picture during the FIFA Integrity Task Force meeting

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ Official Emblem illuminates emerging talent ahead of newly expanded tournament 

A modern, dynamic brand for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ has been revealed ahead of the first 48-team edition of the tournament which will take place in November 2025. 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ - Official Emblem

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ Official Emblem (video thumbnail)

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ Official Emblem 

Champions again: Brazil reign supreme on the sands of Seychelles

Brazil have overcome a brave Belarus side to retain the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ and take their tally of titles to a record-extending seven crowns.

Rodrigo of Brazil celebrates with the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup trophy

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

The schools, which together accommodate around 3,000 pupils, were selected based on their student capacity, existing sports infrastructure and commitment to youth development through sports

Inauguration of two new mini-pitches in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek 

“We are proud to inaugurate a new football pitch at a local school in Kyrgyzstan as part of the FIFA Arena project,” said KFU President Kamchybek Tashiev

The pitches were installed at two schools - Secondary School number 60 and Secondary School number 91 - in Bishkek 

Two new mini-pitches opened in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek 

Kyrgyz Republic has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches 

Kyrgyz Republic launches FIFA Arena project

“A vital step toward developing grassroots football”: Kyrgyz Republic launches FIFA Arena project

Kyrgyz Republic has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally to provide more playing opportunities for children.

FIFA Arena Inauguration: Kyrgyz Republic

Inaugural Embassy Workshop for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™ held in Washington, D.C. 

FIFA — in collaboration with speakers from the U.S. Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and other partners — hosted a workshop in Washington, D.C. to prepare Embassies for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Inaugural Embassy Workshop for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington, D.C.  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA Council takes landmark decisions

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

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Council Meeting

FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, FIFA Chief Finance Officer Thomas Peyer and FIFA Chief People, Technology & Operations Kimberly Morris

FIFA Chief Event Operations Officer Heimo Schirgi during the FIFA Council Meeting

A view of a screen during the FIFA Council Meeting

FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia during the FIFA Council Meeting

A general view during the FIFA Council Meeting 

A view of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match ball during the FIFA Council Meeting

Meeting no. 32 of the FIFA Council

One School, One Nation takes Seychelles by storm

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ is engaging local youngsters with the ‘One School, One Nation’ programme – a joint initiative delivered by the LOC and FIFA before and during the tournament. 

Japan meet young fans at the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Future of Armenian football boosted by FIFA Arena launch

Armenia has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally to provide more playing opportunities for children.

Aerial view of the FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Armenia

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs -  Final Module

Participants of Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs take a commemorative photo in the stadium tribune 

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs - Final Module

Saudi Arabia hosts final module and graduation ceremony of the FIFA Football Executive Programme for Asian and Oceanian Member Associations

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs - Graduation ceremony

Graduation ceremony of the Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs 

A general view of the Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs 

Around 30 young executives take part of executive Programme from across the two regions (Asia and Oceania)

A general view of Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs Graduation ceremony

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs -  Final Module and Graduation ceremony 

Algeria gets FIFA Arena underway in Africa with two new mini-pitches

Over 1,500 schoolchildren will have more opportunities to play football after Algeria became the first African FIFA Member Association to launch the FIFA Arena project with the opening of two new mini-pitches in Algiers.

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Algeria

Armenia has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message at the FIFA Arena launch in Armenia

 FIFA Arena inauguration in Armenia

Kids attending the inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia.

General view of the pitch at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia.

Armen Melikbekyan, FFA President, at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia. 

 The inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia with Christian Karembeu 

The inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia. 

The inauguration of the FIFA Arena on May 8, 2025 in Armenia with Christian Karembeu

Children attending the opening of the new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Armenia

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Armenia 

Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff

Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter 

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 16:00 CET, is now available.

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Authorities and kids are seeing during the FIFA Arena two mini-pitches inauguration in Algiers, Algeria

Kids are seeing playing football during the FIFA Arena two mini-pitches inauguration in Algiers, Algeria

Authorities are seeing during the FIFA Arena two mini-pitches inauguration in Algiers, Algeria

A kid is seeing playing football during the FIFA Arena two mini-pitches inauguration in Algiers, Algeria

Algeria opens FIFA Arena mini-pitches 

The stage is set: beloved Brazilian icons present FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Host Cities and stadiums

In a country of continental proportions, each city selected to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ possesses its own distinct beauty and cultural heritage, ready to be showcased to the world – along with celebrated icons.

Adriana Lima

Eight vibrant Host Cities to dazzle the world at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA, joined by a host of prominent and high-profile Brazilians, officially announced  the eight Host Cities and their respective stadiums for the historic edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, marking a memorable milestone.

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Indonesia with two new mini-pitches

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches have been opened near schools in Indonesia as the initial steps continue towards fulfilling FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s ambition of establishing at least 1,000 new mini-pitches worldwide to benefit children.

 FIFA Arena inauguration - Indonesia

Rafa Brites 

Brazilian icons present FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Host Cities and stadiums

Group photo during the inauguration of two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches

The initiative aims to establish at least 1,000 new mini-pitches worldwide to benefit children

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir speaks during the inauguration ceremony

Children attending the opening of two mini-pitches as part of the FIFA Arena project

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir says the pitches are about “opportunity, learning and hope”

The FIFA Arena project is being rolled out around the world with the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) among the first 11 of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations to bring it to life

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir attending the opening of two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches 

Two mini-pitches have been inaugurated near Jakarta as part of the FIFA Arena project

Children attending the opening of the new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Jakarta, Indonesia

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches have been opened near schools in Indonesia 

FIFA Member Associations Division Asia & Oceania Regional Director Sanjeevan Balasingam underlined FIFA Arena’s significance

 FIFA Arena inauguration in Jakarta, Indonesia

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Indonesia 

Jaime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

Charles Nyambe, President & Managing Director of Special Olympics, Africa Region attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

aime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

 Jaime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

 Marie-Celine Zialor, Minister of Sports of Seychelles attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

Tikay, Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, attends the during FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

Angelo Schirinzi, FIFA Technical Study Group, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

Charles Nyambe, President & Managing Director of Special Olympics, Africa Region, Dejan Stankovic, FIFA Legend, attend the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinic

Marie-Celine Zialor, Minister of Sports of Seychelles, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

A general view during the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics on May 07, at Paradise Arena 2025 in Mahe, Seychelles

 Tikay, Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, attends the during FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

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

Hiroyuki Ito, Japan's lucky charm at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™

Japanese fan Hiroyuki Ito travelled to the Seychelles for his sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup with this superfan instrumental in promoting the sport in the Land of the Rising Sun. 

Japan v Seychelles: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group A

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.

A general view during the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

FIFA Football Executive Programme for MAs creates significant impact in Asia and Oceania

Young executives from FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in Asia and Oceania have completed the year-long FIFA Football Executive Programme (FEP) which aims to further professionalise and develop top-level football administration globally. 

A general view of Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs 

White House Task Force meets to discuss future FIFA tournaments in the United States

Donald Trump, President of the United States, hosted the first White House Task Force meeting today, set up to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Meeting of the White House Task Force 

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino participate in a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup 

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks after signing a document creating the "White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 

US President Donald Trump holds up a document creating the "White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026" as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

Hiroyuki Ito (Japan)

Visa announced as Official Partner of inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA is proud to announce that Visa, a long-standing FIFA partner and global leader in digital payments, will be an Official Partner of the maiden edition of the FIFA Club World Cup™, which will take place across the United States.

FIFA takes decision on last FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ participating team

FIFA welcomes the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject the appeals of CF Pachuca, Club León and Asociación Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in relation to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match ball 

Limited initial release of FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages for matches in United States launched

Today, FIFA and On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, announced that a collection of game-changing hospitality packages for matches held in the United States are available for purchase at FIFA.com/Hospitality

FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages

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 takes next step to support strengthening of cotton-textile-garment value chains in C-4+ countries

FIFA has announced apparel for the FIFA Football for Schools programme sourced from members of the Cotton-4 plus (C4+) countries will be available by the end of 2025 as part of its commitment to promote economic inclusion in developing countries.

FIFA takes next step to bring Cotton-4 plus countries into football apparel market

Volunteer applications for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ now open

FIFA has launched the registration process for the volunteer programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place between 27 September and 19 October. The application window is open until Thursday, 5 June.

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions clubs for involvement in match manipulation

Following a thorough analysis of the respective cases and as part of its zero-tolerance policy against match manipulation, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation.

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