Bureau of the Council update on the Regulations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Following consultation with the confederations, the Bureau of the Council has unanimously decided to amend article 10 paragraph 2 of the Regulations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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FIFA Council decision has helped Afghan women “regain our identity”

Afghan female players say they have regained their identity following the FIFA Council’s decision allow them to represent their country in official international matches. 

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FIFA and AFC enable Afghan women to represent their country in official matches through landmark governance reform 

The FIFA Council today approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of Afghan Women United – to represent their country in official international matches as part of FIFA.

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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.

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Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 14:00 local time, is now available.

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Landmark Safeguarding Policy to strengthen protection across global football

FIFA has published its first comprehensive safeguarding policy, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to protect and promote the well-being of everyone involved in football worldwide.

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FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace.

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FIFA Council approves landmark regulations to increase female coach representation at the highest level

The FIFA Council has today approved groundbreaking regulations that will reshape the future of women’s football, mandating female representation in team leadership across all its women’s competitions. 

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The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held by videoconference on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA Council approves record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2026™ financial contribution

The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, and took key decisions in relation to the development of youth football and governance matters.

A general view during FIFA Council Meeting No.34

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 13:00 local time, is now available.

Bureau of the Council update on CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Bureau of the Council has taken a decision in relation to the mandatory release of players for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.

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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

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 11:00 CET, is now available here.

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Normalisation committee appointed for the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) on the basis of article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes.

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.

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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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Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA women’s club competitions confirmed

FIFA will usher in a new era for women’s club football on the global stage from 2026 onwards, with the introduction of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ and the organisation’s new flagship tournament: the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™.

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FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women’s competitions

FIFA’s robust financial foundation to develop football around the world took centre stage at the meeting of the FIFA Council, which unanimously approved the Annual Report 2024, including the revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for 2023-2026.

A general view during FIFA Council meeting no.31

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 at 16:00 CET, is now available.

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FIFA lifts suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on 2 March 2025 to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on 6 February 2025.

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FIFA suspends the Congolese Football Association and the Pakistan Football Federation

In view of the serious circumstances affecting both associations, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has today taken the following decisions concerning Congo and Pakistan.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ dates confirmed

The FIFA Council met virtually ahead of the Extraordinary FIFA Congress and took several important decisions in relation to FIFA competitions, while also taking note of the successful bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™.

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The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 15:00 CET, is now available.

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 

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting is now available

FIFA Council Meeting No.29 - Previews

FIFA update

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 pays homage to former FIFA President ad interim Issa Hayatou

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid homage to former Confederation of African Football (CAF) President and former FIFA President ad interim Issa Hayatou, stating he dedicated his life to sports administration, following the Cameroonian’s passing.

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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.

The FIFA World Cup 2030™ and 2034™ Bid Handover

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. 

“A big statement”: FIFA introduces measures to further protect female players and coaches

Jill Ellis is speaking from personal experience when she talks about protecting the well-being of female players and coaches. 

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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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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.

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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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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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