Gianni Infantino discusses ongoing football development initiatives with Kuwait Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed Kuwait Football Association (KFA) President His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Yousef Al-Sabah to the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Yousuf Al-Sabah during a visit at Home of FIFA on September 10, 2026 in Zurich

FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomes Iraqi counterpart to Home of FIFA

Less than three months after enjoying a historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ match together in Philadelphia, USA, FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed Iraq Football Association (IFA) President Younis Mahmoud. 

FIFA President meets Iraq Football Association 

FIFA ASEAN Cup™ set to unite 14 nations across Southeast Asia and beyond as of 24 September

FIFA is pleased to announce key details of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™, which will bring together national teams from across Southeast Asia and guest nations from the wider region between 24 September and 5 October

FIFA Asean Cup 2026 announcement

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ “boost” to global game says Gianni Infantino

  FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ shows “football is for everyone” as the tournament kicked off in Poland.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents Polish Football Association President Cezary Kulesza with pennant during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Vietnam’s ASEAN Championship triumph reflects “hard work” which has grown the game, says FIFA President

Vietnam’s triumph on home soil in the final of the 16th ASEAN Championship was an inspiring testament to the “hard work that they have done, by the federation, by the government,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the ASEAN cup final in Hanoi, Vietnam

Gianni Infantino: FIFA’s mission is to grow football everywhere and narrow the global gap

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for the gap between the biggest football countries and the rest of the world to be narrowed, with FIFA committed to providing the best possible “opportunities, access and resources2

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Anguilla Football Association President Girdon Connor pose for a photo at the CFU Presidents Meeting

“To grow football in every corner of the world”: FIFA President meets Caribbean Football Union (CFU) members in Dominican Republic

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met FIFA MAs from the CFU in the Dominican Republic, on the sidelines of a FIFA Forward-supported CFU U-14 Challenge Series – an event which he said showed the benefits of investing in the game globally.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the CFU Presidents’ Meeting 2026

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ to take women’s game to new heights, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will provide women’s football with a massive boost as the showpiece tournament heads to South America for the very first time.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates finalists, organisers after WAFCON final in Morocco

Following Cameroon’s historic triumph over surprising Malawi in Sunday’s  CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino labeled the tournament a “huge, huge success” while congratulating both teams. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final

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FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA President that is inconsistent with FIFA’s Statutes, democratic procedures and established governance framework. 

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FIFA President attends the inauguration of the new President of Colombia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the inauguration of the new President of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella in Santiago de Cali as well as a football festival for girls and boys in the same city.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Colombia

Brazil opens two more regional technical development centres with support from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Legacy Fund

Two more regional technical centres have been opened in Brazil, benefitting local communities in the states of Espírito Santo and Piauí, with support from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Legacy Fund.

Inauguration of Development Centre, Piau

FIFA leadership holds constructive and positive meeting in Rabat, Morocco

Following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, the FIFA Secretary General and members of the FIFA Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the only official elected by the 211 FIFA Member Associations. 

FIFA leadership meets in Rabat, Morocco

Statement attributable to the FIFA President

The intent of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project was to provide a basis for further strengthening our Member Associations and our sport worldwide. 

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FIFA President tells Member Associations new subsidiary would be ‘golden opportunity’ to increase football development

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the creation of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) subsidiary represents a golden opportunity to greatly increase the development of football around the world. 

FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

If approved, football development in every corner of the world would benefit immediately from increased funding available to all 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs)

 FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

FIFA Fan Festival™ extends historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience to millions with record-breaking celebrations across all three host countries

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ concluded in thrilling fashion with Spain’s victory over Argentina, the curtain also came down on a record-breaking edition of the FIFA Fan Festival™, the most expansive yet.

FIFA Fan Festival

FIFA World Cup 2026™: FIFA President message

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President message. My message for all those who… To everyone who missed our beautiful game, the emotions, the celebrations, the laughter, the crying, the deception, and the joy.

A general view during the Topps Final Halftime Show 

FIFA President calls for stronger global action on road safety at United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Leadership Roundtable

Speaking at the UN Road Safety Leadership Roundtable, which took place in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Meeting on Road Safety, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for stronger global action to improve road safety.

UN Road Safety meeting message

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund announces grants for 31 additional community organisations across 18 countries

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the second group of community-based organisations selected to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-  Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children

FIFA President delighted by ‘record-smashing’ FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the FIFA World Cup 2026™ “destroyed every record” after the first 48-team edition in the tournament’s history came to a spectacular end.

Rodri #16 of Spain is presented the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy by U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino lauds “incredible success story” as FIFA World Cup 2026™ reaches historic climax

FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke to FIFA Member Association (MA) executives on Saturday in New York, the site of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ final between Spain and Argentina.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Member Association Breakfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino aims to “unleash the commercial potential and opportunity that FIFA has” after FIFA World Cup 2026™ success

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States has provided new “opportunities that we don’t use today” for investment in the game and states.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Member Association Breakfast 

Gianni Infantino: FIFA World Cup 2026™ has 'exceeded all expectations'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has declared that the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has surpassed every expectation set for it and has been the “greatest FIFA World Cup of all time”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the United States Donald J. Trump

FIFA President addresses United Nations conference on youth mental health

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed a United Nations Youth Office (UNYO) conference on youth mental health, saying that it is another example of an area where football’s benefits can be felt well beyond the confines of the pitch.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the United Nations Youth Office conference on youth mental health

FIFA World Cup 2026™ shines spotlight on FIFA Clearing House and training rewards as USD 1 billion milestone approaches

Since getting up and running in November 2022, the FIFA Clearing House has transformed the calculation and distribution of training rewards across world football, with almost USD 1 billion in training rewards generated in that period

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FIFA Foundation pledges USD 1 million to support communities affected by Venezuela earthquake

The FIFA Foundation has announced a commitment of USD 1 million from its Humanitarian Fund to support relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that has affected communities across Venezuela.

Panama and England players hold a minute of silence for the victims of the earthquake in Venezuela

Justin Bieber to co-headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

FIFA and Global Citizen are pleased to announce that global superstar Justin Bieber has joined as co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Final four FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches to be played with TRIONDA FINAL Official Match Ball

With fewer than two weeks to go until the final of the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™ in New York New Jersey, adidas has revealed the TRIONDA FINAL – the Official Match Ball for the semi-finals, bronze final and final of the record-setting tournament. 

TRIONDA FINAL Official Match Ball

Gianni Infantino inspired by Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero 

Whisper it quietly: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero Alessia Commisso has always been more of a basketball fan. 

 Gianni Infantino inspired by Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero

Full stadiums, great atmosphere and thrilling football: Gianni Infantino delighted with FIFA World Cup 2026™

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that he is delighted with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ so far, saying it has produced full stadiums, a passionate atmosphere and thrilling football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana

Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd 

It was an unforgettable scene that fit the historic occasion, as a colourful and boisterous sell-out crowd at Monterrey Stadium – plus a masterful performance by Japan – highlighted match number 1,000 of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, 20 June.

Chief tournament officer Jürgen Mainka, Monterrey President Manuel Filizola, FIFA President Gianni infantino, Pedro Esquivel and Alejandro Hutt

FIFA and IDB Group launch FIFA Arena programme in Mexico to create lasting opportunities through football

FIFA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group have launched the FIFA Arena programme in Mexico, a landmark initiative that will deliver eight community football mini-pitches across urban and rural communities.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn

FIFA's Member Associations gather in Miami to shape the future of the global game

The FIFA Executive Football Summits 2026 in Miami, United States, have brought together representatives of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and shape the future of the game. 

FIFA Executive Summit 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has “gone beyond our expectations”

After attending five matches in five stadiums across each of the three host countries, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has kicked off “in a very, very successful way” that has “gone beyond our expectations”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Executive Football Summits 2026 

FIFA President says opening FIFA World Cup™ match is “a moment of joy and celebration”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ would be a moment of joy and celebration, and sent a message of unity, as he addressed the world’s media at the opening press conference on the eve of the game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference

FIFA and FIFPRO sign landmark agreement to usher in new era of collaboration and player representation in global football governance

On the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA and FIFPRO have concluded a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two organisations and football governance in general. 

FIFA x FIFPRO

FIFA President tells LA to prepare for “truly a historic moment” as FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told guests at the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kick-off Party to prepare for “truly a historic moment” as the city prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kickoff Party at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

AB InBev expands global agreement with FIFA ahead of history-making FIFA World Cup 2026™

AB InBev and FIFA have announced an extension to their global partnership agreement, with the world’s leading brewer becoming the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ through 2030, in addition to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA Presidents Attends Meeting With AB InBev For Partnership Extension - 2027-2030

FIFA Arena opens in Central Park, the first of 26 mini-pitches to be installed across New York

 FIFA marked a historic day in New York City as the first of 26 FIFA Arena mini-pitches across the city was officially inaugurated in Central Park and a huge, free watch party for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final was announced.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during FIFA Arena inauguration at Central Park, New York

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opens “Legacies of Champions”, a FIFA Museum exhibit in New York City

In partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, “Legacies of Champions” tells the story of the previous 22 FIFA World Cup™ tournaments through artefacts and displays.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Legends pose alongside Jules Rimet Trophy 

Gianni Infantino celebrates Italian heritage and football’s influence at New York City event

Although Italy’s legendary national team will not be competing at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, Italian-Americans in the New York New Jersey region still believe in the power of football to bind and uplift communities. 

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