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 Club World Cup 2025™ volunteer applications now open

US citizens or lawful permanent residents can now submit their applications to volunteer at the new, 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place from Saturday 14 June to Sunday 13 July 2025 at 12 stadiums across the United States.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent football officials

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned three individuals as a result of their conduct whilst serving in football.

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FIFA Talent Development Scheme takes major step forward with milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

A milestone event has been held in Manama (Bahrain) to celebrate the progress and development of the country’s FIFA Talent Academy, a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup™ play-offs and final go on sale

Fans from across the world can now secure tickets for all matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including the play-offs and the eagerly awaited final, as a new sales phase opens on Thursday, 16 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicks off with star-studded event at the Tiffany & Co. Landmark in New York City

The FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour was launched at Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the start of a historic five-month global journey that will see the new, shimmering prize visit the home cities of all 32 competing clubs.  

FIFA Club World Cup Presentation at Tiffany & Co. in New York City

FIFA appoints BEYOND Hospitality as Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA has announced BEYOND Hospitality as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the groundbreaking and most inclusive club competition ever that is set to take place in 12 venues across the Unites States.

Beyond Official Hospitality FIFA Club World Cup 2025

FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ticket sales launched

Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ and followers of the beautiful game in general can now take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the historic tournament.

Aitana Bonmatí and Vinícius Jr on top of the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024

Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women’s Player and Brazil’s Vinícius Jr has won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 

Extraordinary FIFA Congress appoints hosts of 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™

All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually. Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030™. Three celebratory matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030. Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034™.

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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FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match schedule released

Following the much-anticipated draw that revealed the eight groups that comprise the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, fans around the world now also know exactly where and when to follow their clubs at the first edition of FIFA’s new global club showpiece.

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DAZN signs landmark free-to-view deal with FIFA to exclusively broadcast FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ globally

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, has today been confirmed as the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, cementing its status as the global home of football.

FIFA welcomes The Home Depot as Official Home Improvement Retail Supporter for FIFA World Cup 26™ in North America

FIFA and The Home Depot are teaming up to bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26™ to life across North America.

Bank of America builds on partnership with FIFA to become Official Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA is proud to announce Bank of America as the latest Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the new tournament that will bring together 32 of the world’s best clubs in the United States for the greatest global club competition in history.

Jill Ellis joins FIFA as Chief Football Officer

FIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. Ellis will serve as part of the world governing body’s executive management team, driving the development and implementation of FIFA’s global football strategy.

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Bid evaluation reports for 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™ published

Following a thorough assessment of each bid, including inspection visits to the bidding countries, FIFA has published the bid evaluation reports for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA  World Cup™.

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FIFA and Qatar launch FIFA World Cup 2022™ Legacy Fund to drive groundbreaking initiatives with WTO, WHO and UNHCR

Following the announcement made in November 2022, FIFA is taking the implementation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund to the next level with an investment of USD 50 million in a series of social programmes.

AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™

The world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, has joined the thrill ahead of a new era in global club football starting next year in the USA by expanding their partnership with FIFA and becoming an Official Beer Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. 

FIFAe Finals 2024 featuring Rocket League and eFootball™ to take place in Riyadh from 5-12 December

The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™.

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Mythical Games and FIFA team up to bring new football arcade game “FIFA Rivals” to mobile users worldwide

FIFA and the next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games today announced a collaboration to launch FIFA Rivals – a groundbreaking, officially licensed, football mobile video game.

FIFA and the next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games announced a collaboration to launch FIFA Rivals 

FIFA announces multi-year agreement with Rock-it Cargo as Official Logistics Provider of FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA has selected Rock-it Cargo, a Global Critical Logistics (GCL) company, as the Official Logistics Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the game-changing edition of the tournament set to take place across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and President and CEO of GCL, the parent company of Rock-it Cargo, Daniel Rosenthal 

Report highlights groundbreaking impact of FIFA Clearing House

FIFA has published the first report on the operations of the FIFA Clearing House. Since the system was rolled out in November 2022, more than USD 350 million has been allocated to over 5,000 training clubs of all categories across the world.

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Innovative FIFA Club World Cup Trophy unveiled ahead of new tournament in 2025

FIFA has unveiled the official FIFA Club World Cup Trophy that will be lifted for the first time at next year’s tournament, set to be staged at 12 world-class venues across 11 Host Cities in the United States from 14 June to 13 July 2025. 

Hisense becomes partner for new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA is thrilled to name Hisense as the first Official Partner of the new FIFA Club World Cup™, marking an exciting development in the fruitful relationship between the two organisations.

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Inter Miami CF joins FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ line-up following 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield success

Inter Miami CF has become the penultimate club to seal a spot at the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. The Herons will open the FIFA Club World Cup™ at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Inter Miami CF joins FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ line-up 

Lenovo named Official FIFA Technology Partner

Lenovo and FIFA have revealed the multinational company as Official FIFA Technology Partner – FIFA’s top tier sponsorship category – in a deal that includes the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang appear on stage during Lenovo tech world 2024

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 

FIFA and Global Citizen team up ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA and Global Citizen are set to work together to help end extreme poverty and to improve access to sport and quality education for children worldwide. The announcement was made at New York’s Central Park during the annual Global Citizen Festival.

A general view during the Global Citizen Festival 2024 & FIFA Club World Cup (FCWC25) venue announcement in Central Park

FIFA names 12 stadiums set to stage historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions.

MetLife Stadium 

FIFA to announce FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ venues at the Global Citizen Festival

The new FIFA Club World Cup™ will reach a significant milestone on Saturday when FIFA reveals the cities and stadiums hosting the tournament, live from the Global Citizen Festival in New York. 

FIFA to announce FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ venues 

Verizon named Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 26™ and Official Tournament Supporter for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

An agreement between Verizon and FIFA was announced today, with the world-class network provider named the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Verizon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg pose for a photo

Bureau of the Council update on FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024™

The Bureau of the Council has unanimously taken a number of key decisions in relation to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™.

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FIFA launches media rights tender processes in selected Asian territories for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA has launched invitations to tender for the media rights for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in the Asian territories of Cambodia, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam today

During the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Netherlands and Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Dunedin, New Zealand

Change of kick-off times for the quarter-final matches of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ in Cali

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ have announced a change to the kick-off times for the quarter-final matches to be played on Sunday 15 September in Cali. 

Fans of Colombia cheer during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Lay’s named Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™ & FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™

Lay’s is building on its commitment to celebrating football fandom by becoming an Official Sponsor of both the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, bringing fans closer to the game than ever before.

LAY’S NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ & FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027™

FIFA unveils emblem and announces audio signature for the new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA has unveiled the emblem for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the most inclusive competition in the history of club football, as the countdown to the first edition in the United States next year continues.

FIFA unveils emblem for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Mid-year transfer window breaks multiple records

FIFA has today released its International Transfer Snapshot, an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, which reveals a number of record-breaking figures in both men’s and women’s football.

International Transfer Snapshot 2024 mid-year transfer window

FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

Following its unanimous approval at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2024, a global crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse will become part of football protocol when implemented at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™.

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FIFA officially opens new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström have visited the new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office based in Miami, USA, that heralds the organisation’s expanding global footprint across the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attend the opening of the FIFA Legal Office

Normalisation committee appointed for Curaçao Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Curaçao Football Federation (FFK) on the basis of article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes.

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