FIFA supports Guinea’s developing infrastructure and participation plans

Gianni Infantino promised full support for plans to develop football infrastructure and increase participation in Guinea during a meeting with Bouba Sampil, President of the FÉGUIFOOT, and the country’s Minster for Youth and Sports, Haba Keamou Bogola.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Guinean Football Federation President Bouba Sampil

Bulgarian FA President and Gianni Infantino talk about ways of boosting football in the country

The recently-elected President of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU), Georgi Ivanov, has met Gianni Infantino in Paris where discussions centred on ways of sustainably developing football in the country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bulgarian Football Union President Georgi Ivanov 

Gianni Infantino praises Azerbaijan football development in meeting with FA President

Gianni Infantino has praised Azerbaijan's efforts to develop football in a meeting with Rovshan Najaf, the President of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA).

Meeting with Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) President  - Olympic Games Paris 2024

Gianni Infantino meets Saudi Minister of Sport and Saudi FA President in Paris

Gianni Infantino talked about Saudi Arabia’s importance in the football world when he met the country’s Minister of Sport, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, and the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) President Yasser Al Misehal in Paris.

Meeting with Saudi Arabia's Minister for Sport - Olympic Games Paris 2024

FIFA Series™ demonstrates football’s power to unite people across the globe as UN celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is being celebrated on 6 April with this year’s focus “Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies” a theme that chimes harmoniously within a large number of FIFA initiatives.

A detailed view of the 'Football Unites The World' captains armband 

FIFA Series™ keeps football moving forward on and off the pitch in Vanuatu

In just the last few years football in Vanuatu has enjoyed several milestone achievements on and off the field, the latest being their participation in the FIFA Series.

Bong Kalo of Vanuatu (obscured) celebrates scoring his team's first goal 

Oceania Member Associations come together to focus on climate change strategies

Ten OFC Member Associations (MAs) will gather in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday 9 April to commence a two-day FIFA Football Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance workshop.

Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

FIFA Series™ “a great step” for African football, says Fernandes

FIFA Director Member Associations Africa Gelson Fernandes has called the FIFA Series™ “a great step” in creating new opportunities for African countries to face opponents from other continents.

Ryan Mendes of Cabo Verde celebrates

Bulgaria set sights on a revival

Bulgaria have been in the international wilderness for a long, long time, with their last appearance at a major tournament coming as far back as EURO 2004 in Portugal. The current crop of national team players and coaches are determined to put that right.

Players of Bulgaria celebrate during the FIFA Series 2024

‘It brings us closer to the rest of the world’: FIFA Series opens new horizons for national team players

The FIFA Series has opened up new horizons for the players from some FIFA Member Associations by providing them with a precious opportunity to test themselves against opponents from other parts of the world. 

A Football Unites the World badge is seen during the FIFA Series 2024 Sri Lanka match between Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea

FIFA Forward and FIFA Series™ propel Andorra to new heights

 As countries go, Andorra is not exactly what you might call run-of-the-mill. Spanning a tiny area and nestled amongst the Pyrenees, the landlocked country’s size and topography pose a serious handicap to any efforts to extend and develop.

Jordi Rubio Gomez and Adrian da Costa of Andorra congratulate team mates after the warm up prior to the FIFA Series 2024 Algeria match between Andorra and South Africa

Flurry of goals concludes inaugural FIFA Series 

The pilot phase of the FIFA Series™, which involved 24 FIFA member associations and was played at five venues on three continents, came to an end on Tuesday with five matches.

Brunei Darussalam players celebrate after the team's victory 

FIFA Series 2024™ serves as Egypt’s pathway back to the FIFA World Cup  

Egypt boasts a rich history dating back to the Pharaonic era, spanning over three millennia until the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. This epoch witnessed significant advancements in civilization, architecture, science, and the arts.

Ahmed Hegazy of Egypt battles for possession with Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria

Petkovic aiming to follow in Halilhodzic’s footsteps and take Algeria back to the FIFA World Cup

Algeria is hosting the FIFA Series 2024™ with the matches providing a great opportunity for the Fennec Foxes to move on from a disappointing CAF Africa Cup of Nations and look to the future under new coach Vladimir Petkovic.

Vladimir Petkovic, Head Coach of Algeria

Saudi Arabia continue on developmental trajectory by hosting the FIFA Series 2024™  

The Kingdom is hosting games from two groups featuring eight teams from four confederations 

FIFA meeting with Saudi Arabian Football Federation - FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia

African trio maintain perfect record in FIFA Series 

After a brief breather, the FIFA Series 2024™ made an impressive return with seven matches and four group winners determined.

Yawanendji Christian Theodore of Central African Republic celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Godame Tieri 

"We're very grateful": Football in the Central African Republic developing with FIFA support

The Central African Republic's participation in the FIFA Series is the latest example of how FIFA support is helping to develop men's and women's football in the country.  

Central African Republic player celebrates scoring

Croatia beat Tunisia on penalties

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ semi-finalists Croatia needed a penalty shoot-out to beat Tunisia following a 0-0 draw in the FIFA Series 2024™ on Saturday.  

Luka Modric of Croatia battles for possession with Oussama Haddadi of Tunisia

FIFA Series to provide "positive learnings" for Sri Lanka

The President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), Jaswar Umar, has said the FIFA Series will provide "positive learnings" and forward momentum to football in his country and others like it around the world.

Players of Sri Lanka pose for a team photo

Egypt and Algeria give new bosses debut delight in FIFA Series™

Freshly appointed coaches Hossam Hassan and Vladimir Petković made winning starts on debut with Egypt and Algeria respectively in Friday's FIFA Series encounters.

Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla of Egypt (hidden) celebrates scoring

More playing opportunities: FIFA Member Associations embrace the first FIFA Series

Member Associations applaud the unique opportunities presented by the FIFA Series

FIFA Series 2024

Mongolia’s international progression continues with FIFA support 

Mongolia will kick off their FIFA Series against Azerbaijan in the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium 

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match: Mongolia v Afghanistan

Bulgaria savouring FIFA Series 2024 challenge

Bulgaria’s players touched down in Baku on Tuesday, ready to spare no effort in the friendly matches that await them as part of the inaugural FIFA Series 2024™

Bulgaria's forward Kiril Despodov (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 group G qualification football match between Bulgaria and Serbia

Historic FIFA Series commences with African nations impressing	

The first-ever FIFA Series matchday was played on Thursday with wins for Guinea and Cabo Verde, while South Africa had to settle for a draw against Andorra. 

Players and staff of Guinea celebrate

Growth through competing the objective for Bolivia in FIFA Series 2024™

Bolivia kick off their FIFA Series Algeria™ campaign against the hosts this Friday 22 in Algiers Three days later, La Verde face Andorra in Annaba Bolivia’s coach and goalkeeper explain importance of these inter-confederation friendlies for the team

Players of Bolivia celebrate after winning a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match against Peru

Algeria gets FIFA Series green light

Algeria is buzzing with the news. One of five FIFA Series host nations, the country will welcome Bolivia, South Africa and Andorra for a unique series of friendly matches.

Yacine Brahimi and Mohammed Belaili of Algeria celebrate

FIFA Series 2024™ match schedule now available

The official match schedule for the upcoming FIFA Series 2024™ is now available. The pilot edition will feature the national teams of 24 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) playing in five countries across three continents.

adidas match balls 

Excitement rises on the eve of the FIFA Series

 With the opening games of the FIFA Series approaching, we took a look at the growing excitement as member associations, coaches and players embark on a unique journey. 

Algeria lifts the FIFA Arab Cup trophy following victory during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Final match between Tunisia and Algeria at Al Bayt Stadium on December 18, 2021 

Egypt announced as host as FIFA Series pilot phase expanded

Egypt has been announced as a FIFA Series host with this year’s pilot phase expanded to an additional four teams.

Egypt fans

FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project to commence in March 2024

In line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 and following the decision taken by the FIFA Council in December 2022, FIFA will implement the FIFA Series pilot during the Men’s International Match Calendar window in March 2024.

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