Gianni Infantino welcomes FIFA’s ‘glocal’ presence at Member Associations Division workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the crucial role FIFA’s Member Associations (MA) Division plays in making football truly global at a three-day workshop for the division’s collaborators at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

MA Division & Regional Offices - Annual Gathering in Zurich

The man who dresses up as a ‘tiger’ to bring joy to Colombia

Forero is renowned for dressing up as a ‘tiger’ when Colombia play. His inspiration came from his love and admiration for Falcao and his connection with the Barranquilla carnival.

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

USA working to get youth team players to speak the same language

Until recently, players progressing through the various age levels in the USA national youth team set-up found themselves continually having to adapt to new systems, something which Tracey Kevins likened to having to learn a new language every year.

Morocco v USA: Group C - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

The family ties of debutant Austria  

Two mothers and a father share their experiences of their daughters' debut on world stage  

Ghana v Austria: Group E - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

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

Rosana: "I love football because it transforms lives”

Rosana played at four FIFA Women’s World Cup™ tournaments and four Olympic Games. FIFA Forward is supporting the creating of grassroots tournaments for women in Brazil

 Rosana, Head Coach of Brazil, gesture

From outcasts to heroes: Ghana’s women footballers enjoy radical change in status

Ghana are taking part in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ for the 17 time in a row. Participation in international tournaments has played a major role in growing women’s football in Ghana. Support from the Ghana Association and FIFA also been fundamental.

Yussif Basigi, Head Coach of Ghana, lines up for the national anthem prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 

Twelve candidate host cities begin selection process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA has begun the process of selecting the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with a virtual workshop for the 12 candidate cities bidding to stage matches. 

Candidate Host City and Stadium Virtual Workshop 

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™

Fijian youngsters ready for the big time 

Fijian women's football is about to enter a new era with the country’s national team about to make their debut at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup being staged in Colombia. 

OFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament

Bogota hosts Women's Football Festival in run-up to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup™

17 August turned out to be an unforgettable day for the girls and family members who accompanied them to the facilities of the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) in Bogotá.

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign: Football Festival in Bogotá

Liechtenstein reach landmark with FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking

Liechtenstein have broken into the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for first time.

Women's National Team of Liechtenstein

USA reclaim their crown

Twelve months after being ousted from the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, the USA (1st, up 4) have made a triumphant return to the summit following their victorious Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 campaign.

USA midfielder Korbin Albert celebrates with teammates

USWNT legend Mia Hamm: Football connects, inspires & grows people

FIFA Legend Mia Hamm wants to “make the game more accessible, to connect more people” and help football unite the world as she prepares to join fans across the globe in watching the US Women’s National Team contest the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024.

FIFA Legend Mia Hamm

FIFA is proud to be part of the Olympic family, Gianni Infantino says

Gianni Infantino emphasised football's strong Olympic tradition and spoke about how football and sports can build bridges as he welcomed members of the Olympic movement to the FIFA House in Paris, France. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks

Korea Republic and FIFA align in using football as a social tool

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong Gyu in FIFA’s Paris office. Among the highlights of the topics discussed was the use of football as a social tool.

President Gianni Infantino and Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu

Gianni Infantino praises progress in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Donald Marahare has met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Paris to discuss the progress of the game in the Pacific Island nation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Solomon Islands Football Federation President Donald Marahare

Gianni Infantino congratulates new Greek FA President on election win

Gianni Infantino has met the new President of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), Chrysostomos Gkagkatsis, and congratulated on him his recent election win. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Hellenic Football Federation President Chrysostomos Gkagkatsis

Gianni Infantino meets Saudi Minister of Sport and Saudi FA President in Paris

Gianni Infantino talked about Saudi Arabia’s importance in the football world when he met the country’s Minister of Sport, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, and the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) President Yasser Al Misehal in Paris.

Meeting with Saudi Arabia's Minister for Sport - Olympic Games Paris 2024

Katerina Mileska, passion at the heart of the transmission process

“More women, more goals” is the slogan for the women's football development programme launched in 2021 by the Football Federation of North Macedonia. Three years on, their progress is clear to see.

Katerina Mileska of North Macedonia

FIFA-WTO study shows economic impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

FIFA and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have published a study that analyses the impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ on the economy, trade and society, both in the two host countries, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.  

Spain players celebrate with the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy 

Ha Noi FC reap benefits of bountiful 2023 crop

Eight Ha Noi FC players competed at the Women’s World Cup 2023. The Vietnamese outfit was recompensed as part of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme. A total of USD 125,883.53 will be paid to the club.

Ha Noï FC / FIFA Women World Cup 23 Club Benefits Programme

Legacy benefits continue for clubs Down Under

Professional and grassroots clubs in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have enjoyed a financial windfall with this week’s announcement of the recipients for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Club Benefits Programme. 

Detailed view of the corner flag with the FIFA Womens' World Cup 2023 tournament logo

Over 1,000 clubs from 48 countries receive share of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ benefits

Following the record-setting FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, 1,041 clubs from 48 FIFA Member Associations across all six confederations will receive a share of the revenue for the release of players who participated at the tournament.

Barbara Bonansea of Italy throws in

Overview of FIFA’s regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

Since 2020, FIFA has taken concrete measures to further improve its regulatory framework to promote the protection of female players and coaches. In that respect, FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players have been adapted.

Regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

Asian member associations come together in Indonesia to discuss the growth of women's football in Asia

FIFA, working hand-in-hand with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), hosted a Women's Football Regional Workshop in Jakarta - where FIFA last year opened the FIFA Indonesia Office.   

FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop in Jakarta

FIFA Member Associations in focus (June 2024)

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 - Uganda

“Tremendous responsibility”: Nadia Nadim explains why football can improve people's lives

Nadia Nadim, the former refugee who fled Afghanistan during her childhood and became a successful international footballer with Denmark, believes that players and organisations such as FIFA have a huge opportunity to promote positive social change.

The Game Changers - Dr. Nadia Nadim

Iraqi women's football continues its transformation    

Iraq is the latest country to be included in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. The Middle Eastern nation has made great efforts to develop the discipline.  FIFA Forward has played its part in the process.

Iraq women's national football team walks into the pitch

Spain stay top, France leapfrog England into second

Nearly three months have gone by since the FIFA/Cola-Cola Women's World Ranking was last published, and no fewer than 154 international football matches have been played during that timeframe. 

France's defender #03 Wendie Renard celebrates

FIFA Member Associations in focus (May 2024)

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

A general view during Football for School at The Rajamangala National Stadium

“A big statement”: FIFA introduces measures to further protect female players and coaches

Jill Ellis is speaking from personal experience when she talks about protecting the well-being of female players and coaches. 

France Portraits - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ match schedule confirmed

The teams qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ now know when and where they could be playing following the release of the tournament’s match schedule. 

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Trophy

Gender equality at the heart of FIFA and GIZ Sport for Women’s Empowerment programme

Sixteen organisations from around the world, three of which are national football associations, to receive funding as part of the first call for project co-financed under the Sport for Women’s Empowerment programme. 

Anahat for Change Foundation (India) 

Gianni Infantino highlights FIFA's commitment to women's football as he attends leadership event

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted FIFA's commitment to women's football and reflected on its growth in the last few years during a forum for women's football leaders in Bangkok, Thailand. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football

FIFA Women's Club World Cup will be crucial for the women’s game, FIFA President says

Gianni Infantino said that the launching of a new 16-team FIFA Women's Club World Cup™ would be "crucial" for the women's game and give clubs a much-needed opportunity to perform on the global stage. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Critical calendar to optimise women’s football planning and professionalisation

As women’s football continues to grow across the globe, the FIFA Council has unanimously approved a critical tool to support its acceleration – the Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029. 

Women's team players take part in a training session

FIFA Council approves Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of women’s football, for which the international match calendar was unanimously approved.

A general view during the FIFA Council Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand

Gianni Infantino: The women’s game has set an example for football in the United States

Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, said that women's football has led the way in growing the sport in the United States and making it successful.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Milken Institute Conference

Costa Rican women’s football and beach soccer goes from strength to strength

FIFA Forward Development Programme has provided funding and technical advice

A view during the Inauguration of Women's Dorm and Beach Soccer Facility at Costa Rican Football Federation’s Sports Complex

Multiple job-holding report provides insights to help improve elite women’s football

FIFA has released a report which examines the circumstances of elite female players who, apart from football, hold other jobs, or have care or study commitments, in various countries around the world.

Silhouette of a female football player

Women’s game on the rise in Oceania’s football hotbed

An enhanced OFC Women's Champions League underlines growth across the Pacific in women's football, a fact that is particularly true for host nation Solomon Islands where there is a rare passion for football. 

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