FIFA offers welcome and reassurance to IR Iran Football Federation in productive FIFA World Cup 2026™ meeting in Istanbul

A FIFA delegation led by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met with Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul, Turkey, to offer reassurance and support regarding Team Melli’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026™

A FIFA delegation led by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met on Saturday, 16 May with Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul, Turkey

China Media Group confirmed as official broadcaster in China PR for FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™

FIFA has confirmed it has reached agreement with China Media Group (CMG) for the broadcast in China PR of all matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031™.

adidas Trionda match ball

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström holds development talks in China PR

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger have met Chinese government and Chinese Football Association (CFA) officials for high-level talks on cooperation in the capital, Beijing. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger meet with Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China PR Zhang Jiasheng and Chinese Football Association President Song Kai

AIPS media delegation visits Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland

Members of the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive(AIPS) visited the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland, for the latest chapter in a long-standing collaboration between world football’s governing body and the global media organisation.

AIPS visit to FIFA

Mattias Grafström returns to Sweden on historic day for Swedish football

On a historic day for football in Sweden, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visited the Swedish Football Association’s (SvFF) headquarters, where he met with President Simon Åström and General Secretary Niclas Carlnén.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström with Swedish Football Association (SvFF) President Simon Åström and General Secretary Niclas Carlnen

FIFA Arena and FIFA Boots for All launched in Rwanda

A momentous day for Rwandan football has seen the launch of the FIFA Boots for All and FIFA Arena programmes in the country as well as the official inauguration of an accommodation facility for the country’s national teams.

FIFA Arena inauguration and FIFA Boots 4 All launch

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visits Atlanta as momentum builds around U.S. Soccer Federation development

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visited Atlanta this week, where preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continue to gather pace, alongside significant long-term investments shaping the future of football in the United States.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visits Atlanta 

FIFA Secretary General sees “performance and innovation come together” on KNVB Campus visit

On his first visit to the KNVB Campus since being appointed FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström was excited to witness first-hand the developments that are taking place in Zeist as the Dutch national team prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

FIFA SG visits KNVB Campus

Japan triumph as AFC Women’s Asian Cup sends strong signal for women’s football

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 came to a spectacular close in Sydney as Japan defeated the hosts 1-0 to lift the continental title for the third time.

Japan lift the trophy, having won the 2026 Women's Asian Cup

Record-breaking prize money to be awarded to inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ winners

The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ is already redefining women’s club football and is set to continue that trend by introducing record-breaking prize money that firmly establishes the tournament among the premier competitions in the global game. 

FIFA Women's Champions Cup Trophy Reveal

Historic moment for Oceania football as the OFC Professional League kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand

The OFC ’s mission to provide increased and enhanced opportunities for professional club football in the region took a historic step forward on Saturday when the first matches of the inaugural OFC Professional League were played in Auckland, New Zealand. 

FIFA Secretary General's visit to Auckland

FIFA and TikTok reach first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement to enhance coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026™

The most inclusive event in football history has today become even more accessible, with an innovative partnership between FIFA and TikTok set to bring millions of fans even closer to the action and excitement at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Marriott Bonvoy to provide unmatched fan access to FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Marriott Bonvoy®, home to 30+ extraordinary hotel brands, is teaming up with FIFA World Cup 2026™ as the tournament returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. 

Marriott Bonvoy to provide unmatched fan access to FIFA World Cup 2026™

“Fundamental to football’s future relevance,” Mattias Grafström tells inaugural Football Esports Summit

While the FIFAe Finals 2025 were under way in Riyadh, uniting communities in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the inaugural Football Esports Summit brought together the global football esports industry for the first time. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends Football Esports Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Historic FIFAe Finals 25 conclude with France crowned world’s best nation in Rocket League

The FIFAe Finals 25 concluded in spectacular fashion as France were crowned champions at the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League, closing out an unforgettable eight days of football esports competition and world-class entertainment in Riyadh.

FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League: Day 4

Anticipation intensifies for climactic, “tantalising” FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw

The buzz and excitement surrounding Friday’s Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ was palpable amid the clamour and activity at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.  

Rio Ferdinand

FIFA and Boggi Milano join forces to supply formalwear at FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA is pleased to announce a prestigious four-year partnership with Boggi Milano, which becomes the Official Formalwear Outfitter and Official Licensee of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

FIFA and Globant sign expanded partnership to deliver innovative digital services

Globant will deliver a broad portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services to FIFA

Collaboration key to game’s future, FIFA Secretary General tells FIFA Innovation Conference

Global football and technology stakeholders gathered at the Home of FIFA for a two-day conference to look at the success of recent technological innovations, such as the use of referee body cams at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Innovation Conference

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ “taking it to the next level” says FIFA Secretary General

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has said the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™ is taking global youth football “to the next level” after witnessing the gripping climax to the group stage in Qatar.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

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 Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends DFB Bundestag 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has attended the 45th Ordinary German Football Association’s (DFB) Bundestag in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where FIFA Council member Bernd Neuendorf was re-elected DFB President until 2029. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström speaks during the DFB Bundestag 2025 

FIFA and DAZN announce the ultimate global football platform – FIFA+ 

Following the resounding global success of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which secured an audience of billions of fans, FIFA and DAZN are joining forces to take the next step in their strategic partnership – a game-changing global relaunch of FIFA+.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Sir Len Blavatnik

BWI and FIFA sign groundbreaking agreement to advance workers’ rights at FIFA tournaments

The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) and FIFA have signed a new collaboration agreement that sets a framework for joint inspections, training, and reporting to promote decent and safe working conditions.

FIFA Council calls for peace and takes key decisions on football governance

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 2 October 2025 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including football governance and competitions. 

General view of FIFA Council Meeting No.33

FIFA World Cup 2030™ takes centre stage as Gianni Infantino meets South American delegation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met senior representatives of the three South American countries - Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - that will stage matches as part of the unique centenary celebration of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2030.

Uruguayan Football Association President Ignacio Alonso, CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez, Uruguay President Yamandú Orsi, FIFA President Gianni Infantino,  Argentinian Football Association President Claudio Tapia and APF President Robert Harrison

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ achieves global success with 2.7 billion audience

Preliminary data has confirmed that fans from across the globe were captivated by the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™. The figures show that an estimated 2.7 billion fans viewed the FIFA Club World Cup™ across all forms of media. 

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ achieves global success with 2.7 billion audience 

First-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ set to kick off in 30 days’ time

With just 30 days until the groundbreaking kick-off, FIFA has announced that the curtain-raiser in the inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ will be held in China PR. 

Wuhan Jiangda team players celebrate their victory over Melbourne City at the end of the AFC Women's Champions League final 

Hisense continues long-standing partnership with FIFA by becoming FIFA World Cup 26™ Sponsor

FIFA and Hisense are delighted to announce the extension of their long-standing global sponsorship, with the home appliances and television brand leader confirmed as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA to support CAFA Nations Cup 

In line with its commitment to further facilitate meaningful matches at national-team and club level, FIFA has announced its support of the CAFA Nations Cup, the biennial international men's football championship of Central Asia. 

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

Storied history of football in Saudi Arabia celebrated through landmark collaboration project

The plentiful records of domestic football in Saudi Arabia have been standardised and updated thanks to a landmark collaboration project.

Fans of Saudi Arabia

Mattias Grafström attends Nordic Member Associations annual conference

During a visit to Iceland, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met with the presidents and general secretaries of all six Nordic Member Associations (MAs), visited several purpose-built football facilities and attended two football matches.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends the Nordic Meeting in Iceland

FIFA and DAZN announce strategic partnership to launch FIFA+ as the global “Home of Football” on DAZN

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, today announced a new strategic partnership with FIFA to launch and operate the FIFA+ service across the globe, transforming the way football fans access and engage with the sport.

Landmark innovations at FIFA Club World Cup™ to enhance fan experience, transparency and operations

The FIFA Club World Cup™ will see a range of innovations introduced that will make the tournament even more entertaining and engaging for fans, while streamlining operations and boosting transparency.

Landmark innovations at FIFA Club World Cup™ 

The world’s best football talents set to be welcomed by communities across the United States

As the countdown to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ continues, FIFA has confirmed the 34 FIFA Club World Cup Team Base Camp Training Sites that the 32 qualified clubs will utilise throughout the group stage of the competition. 

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Team Base Camp Training Sites

Valvoline Global confirmed as Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Supporter

Valvoline Global, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, has been announced as an Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Supporter ahead of the global extravaganza set to take place across Canada, Mexico and the United States next year.

Council of Europe Committee visits Home of FIFA as collaboration continues

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström welcomed a delegation from the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media (CULT) of the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe (PACE) to the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

Meeting with Delegation of the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

“A huge day”: Paraguay holds first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in South America

Paraguay has staged the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in South America, at the CARDIF centre, to showcase the country's commitment to  talent development and helping young footballers fulfil their potential.

FIFA Talent Academy Paraguay Milestone Event

Paraguay gets FIFA Arena ball rolling in South America

Paraguay is the first of FIFA’s Member Associations (MA) in South America to launch the FIFA Arena project with two mini-pitches installed near schools in the suburbs of the country’s capital, Asunción.

President of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison, President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez, Minister of Education and Science of Paraguay Luis Ramirez and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström inaugurate the FIFA Arena in Paraguay

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ Official Emblem illuminates emerging talent ahead of newly expanded tournament 

A modern, dynamic brand for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ has been revealed ahead of the first 48-team edition of the tournament which will take place in November 2025. 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ - Official Emblem

Eight vibrant Host Cities to dazzle the world at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA, joined by a host of prominent and high-profile Brazilians, officially announced  the eight Host Cities and their respective stadiums for the historic edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, marking a memorable milestone.

FIFA launches inaugural World Football Week and invites football community to join festivities

FIFA has launched World Football Week from 21-25 May 2025, an inaugural week of festivities to celebrate football’s unique ability to connect people across places, cultures and languages. 

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