FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with powerful call to action for global education

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund was featured prominently at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Friday, 5 December, with moving messages from the fund’s advisory board members, reinforcing the transformative power of education.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw’s “second half” produces full match schedule

With the 12 groups determined during Friday’s riveting Final Draw in Washington DC, global attention then turned toward the FIFA World Cup 2026™ fixture schedule, which was unveiled by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a selection of iconic FIFA Legends.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule reveal

FIFA Legends Ronaldo, Totti, Stoichkov and Lalas to help reveal updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by an all-star cast on Saturday, 6 December as the updated match schedule for the first 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup™ is revealed.  

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveal

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC. 

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

“We are here to celebrate,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino says at festive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw 

On a star-studded afternoon in Washington, D.C., FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed the world to the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and, with the help of three Heads of State, set the stage for the greatest tournament in football history.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Final Draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ heralds new era says Gianni Infantino

The inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup™, held in Qatar and featuring 48 teams, has been hailed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as an overwhelming success, signalling a transformative period for global youth football. 

Bino, Head Coach of Portugal, is presented with his winners medal by Gianni Infantino

Tahiti’s FIFA Talent Academy, the first in Oceania, hailed by Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the milestone event celebrated by the FIFA Talent Academy in Tahiti is “proof that this incredible FIFA Talent Development Scheme continues to grow”.

FIFA Talent Academy Tahiti Milestone Event

FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East

Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026. 

FIFA Arena

Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations

Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans to support developing nations.

Historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ kick-off “just fantastic” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the historic opening day of the very first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ in Manila, Philippines, calling the game-changing tournament “just fantastic”.

FIFA President at FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026™ for men’s and women’s national teams

FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond confederation boundaries.

FIFA Series 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off matches “make your nations dream” says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the draws for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off and told the 22 teams involved that they were allowing their countries to dream.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw

Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA has selected Guadalajara and Monterrey as the Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament, which is scheduled to be contested in the two Mexican cities between 23 and 31 March 2026.

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders to benefit from prioritised U.S. visa appointments for travel to the United States

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders travelling to the United States are now eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). 

FIFA World Cup taskforce meeting in the White House

FIFA Innovation Conference highlights collaborative efforts to enhance football through purposeful innovations

The first FIFA Innovation Conference brought together a diverse community of football and technology experts to exchange ideas and explore how innovation particularly driven by collaboration can address the evolving challenges of the modern game.

FIFA Innovation Conference

Players’ Voice Panel honorary captain George Weah determined to rid football of “disease” of racism

Football icon George Weah has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight to rid football of racism during a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) in Rabat, Morocco.

George Weah

Gianni Infantino thanks African women’s football representatives for giving hope and opportunities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked women’s football representatives from across Africa for giving hope and opportunities to girls around the continent. Mr Infantino was speaking at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat

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

Diverse FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ top four shows game’s “globalisation”, says FIFA President

Four countries from four different confederations in the top four places at the expanded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ shows the “globalisation of football”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said after attending the final in Rabat, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino passes the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 trophy to Jin A Ri of Korea DPR

President Infantino discusses power of football to unite and inspire the world at America Business Forum Miami 2025

Speaking at the America Business Forum (ABF) Miami 2025, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has once again underscored football’s unique ability to not only unite the world but promote global peace and inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at America Business Forum 

FIFA introduces the FIFA Peace Prize - an award to recognise exceptional actions for peace and unity

FIFA has announced the introduction of the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees Afghan Women United’s “beautiful story” at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

Gianni Infantino told the Afghan Women United players they are writing “a beautiful story” before the FIFA President attended their latest match in the groundbreaking FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 friendly tournament in Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a team photo with Afghan Women United players

“Invest in happiness,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells Future Investment Initiative

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted how football can help guide society’s moral compass and bring joy to people when he joined a high-level panel discussion at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 

FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide

FIFA ASEAN Cup announced as new Memorandum of Understanding is signed in Kuala Lumpur

FIFA and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 47th ASEAN Summit being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding 

“A place to be happy”: FIFA President inaugurates FIFA Arena and meets Prime Minister of Malaysia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Malaysia where he met the Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and inaugurated a FIFA Arena mini-pitch in the capital Kuala Lumpur.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim

FIFA President pledges continued support during Maldives visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his first official visit to the Maldives, where he met with the country’s Head of State, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, and participated in a football festival alongside local officials and legends. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

FIFA President receives Bolivia Football Association’s Grand Gold Medal of Merit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded the Bolivia Football Association’s (FBF) Grand Gold Medal of Merit, the highest distinction awarded by the Association. 

FIFA President attends FBF 100th anniversary

FIFA President praises “exceptional” FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Chile for the country’s hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after witnessing Morocco defeat Argentina in the final at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on after the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay Silva

A pivotal moment in the development of Chilean football was marked on Sunday with the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Sulantay Silva. 

Group photo during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and explained how football’s world governing body reinvests its revenue in developing football around the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 

Gianni Infantino addresses FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop: “Potential of women’s football has no limits”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told more than 70 representatives of the eight Host Cities and stadiums for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil of the tournament’s power to propel the global standing of the women’s game to even greater heights.

FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 Workshop


Over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets sold following Visa Presale Draw

Fans from 212 countries and territories of residence have already purchased over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales phase, which was launched in mid-September.

Andorra inaugurates new national stadium, backed by FIFA funding

Andorra officially inaugurated its new national football stadium, the Nou Estadi de la FAF on Tuesday 14 October ahead of the nation’s FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifier against Serbia - the culmination of a construction plan supported by FIFA.

FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and Andorran Football Federation President Felix Álvarez

Gianni Infantino heralds “historic day” at Summit for Peace

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined more than 20 world leaders, presidents, and officials at the Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

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

“Friendship and unity through sports”: Prime Minister of Canada praises FIFA President’s ethos ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney has applauded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to unite the world through football, as the North American country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26™ with Mexico and the United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney with a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Gianni Infantino says European Football Clubs and FIFA “equipped” to meet game’s challenges together

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly that together the two organisations “are all equipped” to rise to the challenges facing the global game.

ECA General Assembly 2025 Rome

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded one of Kosovo’s highest honours, the Presidential Medal, in recognition of his contribution to the development of football globally and his strong support for Kosovo’s football community.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks after receiving Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the FIFA Volunteer Community as “the most diverse community in the world” after its membership doubled to two million thanks to the record number of applications received for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

FIFA has invested over USD 1 billion in African football development since 2016, Gianni Infantino tells CAF members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, DR Congo, announced that over USD 1 billion has been invested in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was started in 2016.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 2025 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

Sierra Leone chase World Cup history as FIFA President meets African nation’s leadership

As Sierra Leone near the conclusion of the most encouraging FIFA World Cup™ qualification campaign in their history, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has met FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 

FIFA President meets with the Sierra Leone Football Association

FIFA celebrates launch of Official Match Ball of FIFA World Cup 26™: TRIONDA

The countdown to the game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™ has reached its latest significant milestone with the launch of the adidas TRIONDA, the Official Match Ball of the competition.

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