FIFA International Player Transfer Course 2026 launched

FIFA has launched the 2026 edition of the FIFA International Player Transfer Course, a four-day educational initiative providing a hands-on approach to all aspects of the international transfer process.

Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Ian Alves

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Ian Alves, former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), from all football-related activities for a duration of five years.

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Club leaders convene in Vancouver to advance sustainable growth in Canada through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA recently held a FIFA Campus – Essential Courses in Club Management event in Vancouver, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global football landscape for two days of high-level exchange and strategic dialogue.

FIFA Campus - Essential courses in Club Management Vancouver 

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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during meeting no. 36 of the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada

Essential Courses in Club Management boosts global collaboration as QSL executives visit Madrid clubs

FIFA representatives and QSL leaders came together for workshops and club visits as part of FIFA’s capacity-building initiative

FIFA Judicial Bodies Plenary takes place ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA’s Judicial Bodies Plenary was held in Miami this week, bringing together members of the organisation’s judicial system for two days of strategic dialogue and knowledge sharing ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President at FIFA Museum in Miami with FIFA Judicial Bodies members

FIFA World Cup 2026™: CAS ad hoc division to serve as final appeal body during the tournament 

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will establish an ad hoc division during the final competition of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, 

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FIFA President joins Good Governance seminar for Caribbean leaders in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the final module ahead of the graduation ceremony for the FIFA Campus Executive Programme in Good Governance (Americas-Caribbean) in Miami, USA. 

FIFA Campus in Good Governance for Caribbean MAs

Ethics Committee opens formal proceedings against Congolese Football Association officials in relation to alleged financial misconduct

The investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has opened formal proceedings against three senior officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) in connection with alleged financial misconduct involving FIFA funds.

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FIFA, UNODC and global lawmakers unite in Zurich to strengthen fight against racism in football

Lawmakers from across the globe joined football stakeholders at the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, last week for a two-day expert-group hearing aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to racism in football.

FIFA and UNODC Expert Group Hearing

FIFA launches fifth edition of Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration

FIFA has launched the fifth edition of its Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration, which provides participants with a theoretical and practical guide to proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Israel Football Association

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided that the Israel Football Association (IFA) has committed multiple breaches of its obligations as a FIFA Member Association.

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FIFA launches inaugural edition of Executive Programme on Compliance in Sport

Drawing on the expertise developed over many years, FIFA is delighted to launch the FIFA Executive Programme on Compliance in Sport. 

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FIFA enhances club management and governance across the Americas

FIFA has recently concluded a series of workshops aimed at strengthening club management and governance across Central America and the Caribbean.

FIFA Essential Course in Club Management Workshop

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in November 2025 as part of the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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FIFA launches parental handbook to support families navigating agent representation in youth football

Together with the Football Agent Working Group and Loughborough University, FIFA has developed the FIFA Parents’ Education on Football Handbook. 

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FIFA and six confederations reaffirm united front on anti-doping ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and revised global regulations

FIFA convened a two-day Anti-Doping Confederations Meeting, bringing together the anti-doping units from all six confederations to strengthen collaboration and align preparations for the upcoming international football and 2027 World Anti-Doping Code cycle

FIFA Anti-Doping Confederations Meeting - Miami

FIFA strengthens club professionalisation in Africa with workshops in Namibia and Eswatini

FIFA delivered workshops in Namibia and Eswatini earlier this month as part of the FIFA Campus – Essential Courses in Club Management and the FIFA Leagues and Clubs Professionalisation Programme in the African continent.

FIFA Essential Course in Club Management - Eswatini - Day 1

FIFA publishes new edition of Guide to Submitting a Minor Application

In line with its commitment to youth protection, transparency and consistent application of regulatory standards, FIFA has published an updated edition of the Guide to Submitting a Minor Application.

FIFA publishes CAS & Football Annual Report 2025

FIFA has released the CAS & Football Annual Report 2025, marking the fourth edition of this extensive publication.

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FIFA strengthens global anti-doping readiness with DCO accreditation course

As preparations intensify for the upcoming FIFA World Cups, FIFA’s Anti-Doping Unit recently hosted its Doping Control Officer (DCO) Accreditation Course at the Home of FIFA in Zurich. 

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FIFA and UNODC join forces in Miami to tackle match manipulation

FIFA hosted a pivotal gathering for the protection of world football in Miami, Florida as the second edition of the FIFA Global Integrity Programme (FGIP) continues its mission to safeguard the game. 

FIFA Global Integrity Programme - Standard Module

FIFA select Stats Perform as first official worldwide betting data and betting streaming rights distributor, including exclusive World Cup 2026™ rights

FIFA today announced that it has selected sports AI and data pioneer Stats Perform as its first-ever official betting data and streaming rights distributor.

Spain v Netherlands: Quarter Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA, Qatar Stars League and Qatar Football Association renew partnership aimed at developing domestic football

 As part of its efforts to make football truly global and enable more clubs, leagues and players to compete at the highest level, FIFA has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA).

MoU signing between FIFA and QFA

Club agent service fees reach new heights in 2025

The total spending on club agent international transfers service fees in men’s professional football this year (between 1 of January and 1 of December) amounted to USD 1.37 billion, an increase of more than 90% compared to last year

Football Agents Report 2025

FIFA welcomes input from European stakeholders and continues consultation on transfer reform

FIFA has taken note of the resolution issued by the EU Sectorial Social Dialogue Committee for Professional Football in relation to the reform of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) initiated by FIFA last year.

Decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee held two meetings on 17 and 18 November and took two decisions.

FIFA Professional Players Consultation Forum meets in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and other FIFA officials held fruitful discussions with player unions from across the world at a meeting in Rabat on the eve of the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™. 

General view of the Professional Players Consultation Forum in Rabat

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in October 2025 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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FIFA Appeal Committee confirms sanctions against Football Association of Malaysia and seven players

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

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FIFA advances club professionalisation across southern Africa through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across southern Africa as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, continuing its mission to strengthen the management and governance of football clubs throughout the continent.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Zimbabwe

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 to take place in Budapest

FIFA is pleased to announce that the next Football Law Annual Review will take place on 19 and 20 February 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, marking the eighth edition of this flagship legal event.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 

FIFA strengthens club game across the Caribbean through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across the Caribbean as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, strengthening the professional and operational capacity of clubs in the region.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Jamaica

FIFA launches fourth edition of Diploma in Football Law

Following the success of the three previous editions, has launched the fourth instalment of its Diploma in Football Law, designed for sports legal executives seeking to upgrade their knowledge with a view to furthering their careers.

FIFA Diploma in Football Law 2026/2027

FIFA welcomes European Parliament resolution on sport

FIFA welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on the role of European Union (EU) policies in strengthening the European Sport Model, following a process led by rapporteur Bogdan Zdrojewski, a Member of the European Parliament.

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in September 2025 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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FIFA publishes Anti-Doping Report for period between January 2024 and July 2025

FIFA today published the latest edition of its Anti-Doping Report, which relates to the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 July 2025. Almost 2,000 doping control tests were performed across FIFA tournaments and FIFA World Cup 26™ preliminary competitions.

FIFA backs landmark preparations for OFC Professional League launch

In preparation for the historic launch of the OFC Professional League, the first-ever professional football competition across Oceania, FIFA and the OFC jointly organised a two-day series of workshops for club leaders and decision makers. 

•	FIFA and OFC hosted club leaders in Nadi, Fiji, to prepare for the inaugural OFC Professional League

FIFA Integrity Task Force brings all six confederations on board

FIFA’s Integrity Task Force convened online on Monday, 29 September to further its mission to protect world football from match manipulation and other integrity threats. The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders.

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FIFA and Football Australia shape future pathways with workshops ahead of Australian Championship kick-off

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Australian Championship, the nation’s men’s second-tier competition, FIFA and Football Australia convened a three-day series of workshops for club executives from across the new league and the country’s top flight.

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Record activity highlights growing role of FIFA Football Tribunal

FIFA has published its fourth annual Football Tribunal Report, detailing all activities in the period between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. •	A record 21,633 cases, applications and enquiries were processed.

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