IFAB Annual Business Meeting supports further measures to improve match flow and reduce disruptions

At its Annual Business Meeting (ABM), held in London and chaired by Noel Mooney, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales, The IFAB focused on various measures aimed at continuing to improve match flow and reduce tempo disruption.

FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA and Lenovo have unveiled a series of technological innovations driven by AI that are set to enhance officiating technologies, match analysis capabilities and performance, and drive fan engagement ahead of theFIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang at Lenovo Tech World 2026

FIFA uses FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ to further test, refine and enhance football technology

"Out of Bounds” technology offline test being implemented throughout tournament

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 match ball

Female referees on Cloud Nine after FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™ final

The historic FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ came to an end on Sunday with an enthralling final, which saw Brazil etch their name into the history books as the tournament’s first-ever champions after defeating Portugal 3-0

 Ana Azevedo of Portugal and Taty Debiasi Croceta of Brazil pose for a photo alongside referee and assistant referee prior to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup - Final match between Portugal and Brazil at PhilSports Arena in Manila, Philippines

Technical Study Group takes key learnings from historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

Technical Study Group (TSG) members observed the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ at Philippines 2025

FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Adidas Connect 25 match ball 

Second class of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma graduates honoured in Zürich

While fans across the globe were focused on Washington DC and the climactic Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, football’s long-term future was taking shape in Zürich, where the second edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma concluded.

Group photo at the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma graduation ceremony

“No stone unturned”: Referees undergo meticulous preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, has spoken about the meticulous preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, saying that no stone has been left unturned to ensure that standards are as high as possible. 

Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, speaks

FIFA Member Associations in focus (November 2025)

FIFA provides financial and logistical support to its 211 Member Associations (MAs) through various programmes. Inside FIFA takes a look at the extraordinary work done during October 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

Arsène Wenger wants “whole world to have chance to play” as Technical Study Group report on FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has hailed the success of the inaugural 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup™, held in Qatar, saying it would have a global impact on the development of the game.

General view during the Technical Study Group press conference

Match officials appointed for Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ Round 2 showdown between Wuhan Jiangda and AS FAR at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid in Morocco on Sunday, 14 December.

Ivana Martincic gestures 

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 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.

Development high on the agenda as U-17 players and coaches swap stories in Doha

Two sets of summits held around the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ – which has been expanded to 48 teams and is now being played every year – have given players and coaches a golden opportunity to receive educational sessions on important topics.

Group picture during the Coaches and Technical Exchange

Technical Study Group for expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ unveiled

FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) will be analysing and evaluating the trends, tactical innovations and performances at the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™.

Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Charly Deretti and Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb reunite at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

Brazil and China PR faced off in the Round of 16 at the  FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™. The game stirred up no shortage of memories for Charly Deretti, who is one of the 54 match officials on duty at the global showpiece.

Advisory panels of The IFAB discuss further ways of improving match flow and reducing disruptions in football

In a virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), discussions covered a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on further measures to improve the flow of play and minimise interruptions and time lost.

Official Adidas match ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025

Match officials appointed for first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of match officials who will take charge of encounters at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, set to be held in the Philippines from 21 November to 7 December 2025.

FIFA Team One armband

FIFA Technical Study Group shares insights on the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) has presented its analysis of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. They pointed out specific aspects such as the role of the goalkeeper during short goal kicks, and the use of zonal marking at corners. 

Technical Study Group press conference at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final and third-place play-off referees announced

Maurizio Mariani from Italy, will be the referee of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final. Omar Abdulkadir Artan of Somalia will referee the third place match of the tournament. ootball Video Support (FVS) has been used throughout the competition.

Referee Maurizio Mariani gestures during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ semi-final refereeing teams announced

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™️ semi-final refereeing teams announced. ⁠The Football Video Support system (FVS) is used throughout the competition.

Morocco v Spain: Group C - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Match officials appointed for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 54 match officials (14 referees, 28 assistant referees and 12 video match officials) from 23 Member Associations to officiate at the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™.

Costa Rica v Netherlands - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ quarter-final refereeing teams announced 

FIFA has announced the refereeing teams for the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. The Football Video Support (FVS) will be used in the competition.

South Africa v United States: Group E - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Refereeing teams announced for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ round of 16

FIFA has released details of the refereeing teams that will take charge of the round-of-16 matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. Football Video Support system is being used at competition.

Nigeria v Saudi Arabia: Group F - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA member associations have done in recent weeks to promote, strengthen, and make football truly global.

Football Video Support moving forwards and gaining global momentum

Football Video Support (FVS), designed as an accessible and cost-effective video replay system for key refereeing calls, is rapidly gaining traction across the world game.

Technical Study Group for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ announced

The FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ is almost upon us, with excitement building as the 24 teams make their final preparations and the bright prospects in their squads gear up to grace the global stage.

Pascal Zuberbühler, Marcelo Jara, Marcin Dorna and Harry Lowe pose during the Technical Study Group conference

Match officials appointed for Round 1 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee the Round 1 encounter in the inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. 

Referee Bouchra Karboubi 

FIFA Innovation Programme showcases progress and drives new solutions

FIFA today announced the latest milestones in the FIFA Innovation Programme, highlighting recent progress and unveiling new opportunities for technology providers to help shape the future of football.

Referee Danny Makkelie walks onto the field

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 2025)

CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of fixtures at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™, the first edition of the competition to feature 48 teams, which will be contested in Qatar from 3 to 27 November.

Team One armband

FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Football for Schools launch in Nepal | Photo: All Nepal Football Association-ANFA

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, which will take place from 17 October to 8 November. 

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place from 27 September to 19 October. 

FIFA Team One badge

FIFA Quality Programme announces companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf

FIFA is happy to announce the following companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf.

FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf 

FIFA Quality Programme announces Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights.

FIFA is happy to announce Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Floodlights.

Floodlights

Australia’s Alireza Faghani appointed FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final referee

The referee who helped open the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will fittingly usher the groundbreaking tournament toward its unforgettable climax, as Australia’s Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate Sunday’s final.

 Referee Alireza Faghani gestures

“Fantastic football”: Wenger, Martínez and Klinsmann analyse FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ 

FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) has presented its second analysis of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, with its members praising the new tournament, held in the United States, for its “fantastic football” and “contrasting styles”. 

 FIFA Legend Esteban Cambiasso, FIFA Legend Roberto Martínez, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, FIFA Legend Jürgen Klinsmann and FIFA's goalkeeping specialist, Pascal Zuberbühler

Pierluigi Collina: Referees’ body cams went “beyond our expectations”

Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, says that he is very happy with the refereeing innovations introduced at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including body cameras for referees.

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina 

FIFA Member Associations in focus (June 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA Member Associations have been doing during June 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Talent Development Scheme

Technical Study Group emphasises high standard of competition at FIFA Club World Cup™

The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) has highlighted the competitive nature of the FIFA World Cup 2025™, saying that it has shown that high-quality football is played all over the world.

 FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger 

FIFA President visits referees training camp and welcomes ‘Team One’ to the United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has personally welcomed the 117 referees, assistant referees and video match officials overseeing the inaugural edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, telling "Team One" that they will become a part of football history

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - Referee Media Day

“A new experience”: Pierluigi Collina talks about refereeing innovations at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ will feature innovations that will help make faster and more accurate offside decisions through semi-automated offside technology and give fans the chance to "put themselves in the referees’ shoes”. 

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