Gianni Infantino congratulates first graduates of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the first cohort of graduates from the recently instituted FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma, a course designed to provide an industry benchmarked accredited qualification.

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The IFAB’s Annual Business Meeting extends Football Video Support trial

The IFAB held its Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in London today, chaired by Patrick Nelson, Chief Executive of the Irish Football Association. The meeting focused mainly on Football Video Support, as a cost-effective alternative to VAR.

Football Video Support during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

FIFA Member Associations in focus (November 2024)

FIFA’s support to its 211 member associations during November 2024 in review. 

FIFA Football for Schools - Uganda

FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations establish joint venture to further develop football technologies

FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations have joined forces to establish the Football Technology Centre AG, a joint venture that will explore and develop emerging technologies in football with a focus on algorithms to automate the detection of on-pitch events.

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Ainhoa Fernández and Vimarest Díaz: from players to referees at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

Vimarest Díaz and Ainhoa Fernández started their careers as footballers. Both were referees at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™. “As referees, you have to be invisible”, they said in unison.

Captains Miharu Shinjo of Japan and Gi Mazzotti of Brazil pose with referees Abigail Byrne, Vimarest Diaz, Ainhoa Fernandez and Ceri Williams 

Match official appointments for the final day of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

The match officials have been announced for the final day of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Sunday 3 November 2024 at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo.

Referee Daiane Caroline Muniz gestures 

FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 2024)

A review of some of the notable work that has been carried out during October 2024 which promote, strengthen and make football truly global, including FIFA Forward projects and much more. 

FIFA Football 4 Schools - Jeddah

IFAB advisory panels review progress in trials aimed at improving participant behaviour in football

At today’s virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), chaired by the Chief Executive of the Irish Football Association, Patrick Nelson, a number of key topics were discussed.

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Match officials announced for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ semi-finals

The match official assignments have been confirmed for the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.

Referee Asaka Koizumi checks the FVS

Match officials announced for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ quarter-finals

The match officials have been confirmed for the remaining two quarter-final matches of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will kick off on Sunday 27 October 2024 

Referee Jelena Cvetković gestures

Match officials announced for first two FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ quarter-finals

The match official assignments have been confirmed for the first two quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Saturday 26 October 2024 in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Referees Abigail Byrne, Vimarest Diaz, Ainhoa Fernandez and Ceri Williams enter the pitch

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb: “It’s all about supporting women referees to be the best versions of themselves”

The former German international referee is the new head of Women’s Refereeing at FIFA. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ will be her first tournament in this new role.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, Head of Women’s Refereeing 

Match officials announced for final round of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ group stage

The match official assignments have been confirmed for the final group stage games of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Wednesday 23 October 2024. 

Referee Ghada Mehat reacts

Match officials announced for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ Matchday 5

The match official assignments have been confirmed for Matchday 5 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Tuesday 22 October 2024, in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.

Referee Thi Ly Le gestures

Match officials announced for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ Matchday 4

The match official assignments have been confirmed for matchday four of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Sunday 20 October 2024, in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.

Referee Shamirah Nabadda reacts

Match officials announced for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ Matchday 3

The match official assignments have been confirmed for Matchday 3 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Saturday 19 October 2024, in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.

Referee Asaka Koizumi gestures during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

Referees announced for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™  Matchday 2 

Match official assignments have been confirmed for the second day of action at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ on 17 October 2024, in Santo Domingo and Santiago de los Caballeros.

Referee Alejandra Quisbert poses for a portrait

Gianni Infantino hails landmark partnership between FIFA and Lenovo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed the new partnership between FIFA and technology multinational Lenovo, saying the agreement will break new ground in bringing football closer to fans worldwide. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang

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

Referees announced for first matchday of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

Match officials have been assigned for the opening day of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, on October 16, 2024. Hosts, Dominican Republic will begin their campaign against Ecuador at the CFC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros. 

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Second FIFA World Cup 26™ Turf Research Day completed at Michigan State University

FIFA has hosted its second Research Field Day event to discuss summer observation programmes and pilot project conclusions.

Drone view of the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb joins FIFA as Head of Women’s Refereeing

FIFA has today unveiled Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb as its new Head of Women’s Refereeing. A former FIFA referee, the German enjoyed a stellar refereeing career. In her new role, she will oversee the further development of women’s refereeing at all levels.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb

Match officials announced for FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ final

Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ final and the play-off for third place, both on Sunday 6 October 2024 at the Humo Arena in Tashkent.

Alejandro Martinez of Spain leads the match officials during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 match between Brazil and Morocco at Bukhara Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ semi-final match officials announced

Officiating teams appointed for last-four ties at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™

Referees Chris Sinclair and Antony Riley interact with Constantino Vaporaki of Argentina during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 match between Angola and Argentina

Match officials appointed for 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup™ quarter-finals

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the selected match officials for the quarter-finals at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.

Referees Tarek Samy Aly Ahmed Elkhataby and Mohamed Hassan Hassan Ahmed Youssef look on

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ knockout phase officials appointed

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the complete list of selected match officials who will oversee the final four last 16 games at the  FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.

Uzbekistan v Paraguay - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Andres Rojas, from official referee to volunteer

International referee Andrés Rojas unexpectedly joined the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024 in Bogota as a volunteer. The Colombian used the opportunity to contribute to the event and gain a new perspective outside of refereeing.

Referee Andres Rojas of Colombia poses

Match officials appointed as 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup™ group stage curtain falls

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the selected match officials for the final round of group games at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.

Assistant Referee Anelize Meire Schulz looks on during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 

Mauritanian football introduces VAR

It marks a new era for Mauritanian football. For the first time in its history, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used in a Super D1 match. 

VAR implemented in Mauritanian Professional League

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™  final 

Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ final on Sunday 22 September 2024 and the play-off for third place the day before, both at the Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín in Bogotá.

 Referee Maria Sole Ferrieri gestures

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™  semi-finals

 Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ semi-finals on Wednesday, 18 September, which will both be played at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali.

Colombia v Australia: Group A - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Mixed teams of officials appointed for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™

Group games at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ continue in Tashkent, Bukhara and Andijan this week

Iran v Venezuela - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™  quarter-finals 

FIFA name referees and assistants for matches on 15 September Total of 58 female match officials are taking charge of games in Colombia Football Video Support (FVS) is being trialled at the tournament

Referee Oh-Hyeon Jeong

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ round of 16 

 Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ round of 16 matches which will be played on Wednesday, 11 September and Thursday, 12 September.

Referee Oh-Hyeon Jeong gestures

Arsène Wenger celebrates arrival of new game-changing Talent Coaches 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger says the signs are “very positive” for the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) as a clutch of new FIFA Talent Coaches joined colleagues for a workshop at FIFA headquarters.

A group photo during the FIFA Talent Coach Workshop at Home of FIFA

Match officials announced for final round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ group stage matches 

Match officials have been confirmed for the final round of group stage games at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™. 

Referee Iuliana Elena Demetrescu gestures

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ matches 13 to 24

Match officials have been confirmed for the opening eight matches in the second round of fixtures at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™. 

Referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 2024)

A look at FIFA's global activities across the globe during August 2024 including women's football, futsal, refereeing, Football for Schools and more. 

Football Festivals: Women’s Football Campaign – FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™

Match officials announced for first round of games at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

 Match officials have been confirmed for the opening round of matches of the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™, the first edition of the tournament to feature 24 teams.

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ participants briefed about use of football video support

FIFA has informed the 24 teams participating in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ about the use of football video support (FVS) at the tournament, which will kick off on 31 August.

A VAR review is made on the pitch side monitor

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will officiate at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place from 16 October to 3 November.

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Match officials appointed for Olympic Football Tournaments' gold and bronze medal matches

The match officials for the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 gold and bronze medal matches have been confirmed.

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