FIFA President says Philippines poised for “game-changer” FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ “truly a game-changer” as the Philippines provides the stage for the game’s best female futsal players to compete for the sport’s maiden global crown.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino | Draw for the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2024/2025

FIFA today published the sixth annual report on the activities of its independent Disciplinary Committee, Appeal Committee and Ethics Committee, covering the period between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. 

FIFA Hospitality launches tender process to appoint Official Hospitality Provider for FIFA Women’s World Cups 2027™ and 2031™

FIFA Hospitality will launch a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) in the coming weeks to identify the most suitable entity to deliver the Hospitality strategy for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ competitions in 2027 and 2031. 

General view of Hospitality area

Trophy for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ unveiled ahead of draw

The trophy for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ has just been revealed, marking the start of a new era in global women’s futsal. 

Trophy for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ 

FIFA World Cup 26™: more than 1.5 million ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours

A mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive number of applications from all over the world, with more than 1.5 million fans from 210 countries having signed up.

Fans celebrating in the stadium

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 Women's Football Regional Workshop UEFA

FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop for UEFA Member Associations at the Home of FIFA

FIFA unites European nations, fuelling momentum for women’s football

European nations convened in Zurich last week for a FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop for FIFA European Member Associations designed to help each country reach their maximum potential. 

Group photo at the FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop for UEFA Member Associations 

CAFA Nations Cup concludes successful second edition with FIFA support

Football in Central Asia is growing, and the second edition of the CAFA Nations Cup – the flagship tournament for men’s national teams organised by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) – was an auspicious sign of things to come.

Uzbekistan celebrate winning the CAFA Nations Cup 2025

CAFA Nations Cup 2025

CAFA Nations Cup concludes successful second edition with support from FIFA

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™: Dates and venues for first match-ups confirmed

FIFA has confirmed the dates and venues for the first two matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™, the global club competition which allows the champions of all six confederations to compete on the world stage on an annual basis.

FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy

Preliminary data has confirmed that fans from across the globe were captivated by the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™. 

Brazilian network TV Globo recorded its three highest audiences of 2025 during the tournament.

DAZN streamed all 63 matches live and for free and achieved record reach and engagement throughout the tournament. 

In Spain, 49% of the population (around 24 million people) watched the competition, while in Italy, 48% of the population (around 28 million people) tuned in. 

The closely-fought match between Manchester City FC and Al Hilal achieved significant market share across Saudi Arabia, with 77.8% of people watching television at the time of broadcast tuning in.

Palmeiras' games against Inter Miami CF and Botafogo recorded their second- and third-highest viewing figures of the year, respectively.

In Portugal, the match between Inter Miami CF and FC Porto gave TVI its highest rating of 2025 at the time of broadcast.

CR Flamengo’s game against FC Bayern München was watched by 37.3 million people.

CA River Plate recorded an 87% share of the entire television audience during their game against CF Monterrey.

In Argentina, the match between CA Boca Juniors and SL Benfica was watched by more than 9.1 million people.

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 

FIFA launches groundbreaking jurisprudence database: opening access to football’s legal precedents

FIFA today announced the launch of the FIFA Football Jurisprudence Database, a landmark initiative providing the football community and legal practitioners with access to football-related legal decisions.

Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match ball

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives the Order of Friendship on Uzbekistan visit

Gianni Infantino has received Uzbekistan’s highest state honour for foreign citizens, the Order of Dustlik, for his personal contribution to the development and promotion of Uzbek football on the international stage.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025 final

Mr Infantino said the freshly completed project put the country in a prime position to stage future FIFA tournaments

FIFA President Gianni Infantino touring the newly completed facilities with Senior Vice-President of the Uzbekistan Football Association, Ravshan Irmatov

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Senior Vice-President of the Uzbekistan Football Association, Ravshan Irmatov

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during his visit to the "Olympic City” complex

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talking to Uzbekistan’s Minister of Sports Adham Ikramov

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives a football jersey during his visit to the newly completed facilities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called Uzbekistan “a hot, hot candidate” to host FIFA tournaments in the future after visiting the country’s new sports complex

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during his visit to the “Olympic City” complex in Tashkent

FIFA President Gianni Infantino touring the “Olympic City” complex in Tashkent

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with young footballers during his visit to the “Olympic City” complex in Tashkent

FIFA President Gianni Infantino impressed by infrastructure on Uzbekistan visit

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 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino honoured on visit to Reggio Calabria

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has  been made an honorary citizen of Reggio Calabria and has also received an award to recognise his career achievements on a visit to the southern Italy city.

Reggio Calabria Honorary Citizenship Ceremony 

One-year countdown to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: Host Cities and Official Brand revealed

The countdown to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ took a significant step forward today following the announcement of the Host Cities and the unveiling of the Official Brand for the hotly anticipated global showpiece.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: Official Brand revealed

Football for Schools is gaining ground in Africa

Niger and the Central African Republic join forces in a pilot project as part of FIFA's Football for Schools Programme. 

Football for Schools in Niger. Photo: Fédération Nigérienne De Football

Gianni Infantino welcomes FIFA Master conference to Home of FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed attendees of the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference to the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the FIFA Master.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to FIFA Master Scientific Director Professor Pierre Lanfranchi 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a selfie with an attendee of the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a football jersey to CIES Foundation Council President Pierre Cornu

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to CIES Director Professor Denis Oswald

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a football to CIES General Secretary Vincent Schatzmann

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference in the Home of FIFA 

General view of the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference at the Home of FIFA 

CIES Foundation Council President Pierre Cornu speaks to the attendees of the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference 

CIES Director Professor Denis Oswald, CIES General Secretary Vincent Schatzmann, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CIES Foundation Council President Pierre Cornu pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with the attendees of the FIFA Master 25 Years: Sport & Future Conference to the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland

FIFA Players’ Voice Panel takes up duties to tackle racism in football

The line-up of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel has today been revealed, with the 16-strong group comprising legends of the men’s and women’s games, each of whom is fully committed to bringing an end to racism in football.  

FIFA Players' Voice Panel

The FIFA U-20 World Cup™ Trophy Tour has made history by reaching the isolated settlement of Puerto Williams

The tour is taking the trophy to the extremities of the country

Puerto Williams is the southernmost point reached by any FIFA trophy – only 600 miles away from the Antarctic Peninsula

The trophy’s two-day stay in Puerto Williams featured open community activities, cultural presentations and opportunities for families to take photos with the trophy and Vito, the tournament’s official mascot

FIFA U-20 World Cup™ Trophy Tour reaches Puerto Williams 

FIFA U-20 World Cup™ trophy goes further south than any before it

The FIFA U-20 World Cup™ Trophy Tour has made history by reaching the isolated settlement of Puerto Williams, the southernmost point reached by any FIFA trophy – only 600 miles away from the Antarctic Peninsula. 

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Chile Trophy Experience in Puerto Williams

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 President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the Players' Voice Panel

Players Voice Panel

Players' Voice Panel

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 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.

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

One week to go before first phase of FIFA World Cup™ ticket sales open

This time next week, the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open with the Visa Presale Draw – giving fans their first chance to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet. 

Global transfer market hits new all-time highs in 2025 mid-year window

The mid-year transfer window of 2025 confirmed another period of significant growth in the international player transfer market, with both men’s and women’s football surpassing previous records for activity and spending. 

PNG youngsters soar to new heights backed by FIFA Forward support

Papua New Guinea face significant geographical challenges for their elite youth programmes but with support from FIFA Forward the Melanesian nation is developing the stars of tomorrow falling narrowly short of qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. 

Papua New Guinea prepare in Port Moresby ahead of the OFC U-16 Championship

AS Laval and Calgary Foothills SC were among the teams who competed 

Young players compete for the ball at the PDP Championship in Ontario

Young players enjoying the FIFA Forward backed PDP Championship

Young players enjoying the PDP Championship in Ontario

Players celebrate during a game between Ottawa South United and St. Albert Impact 

The tournament enabled the CSA to improve referee development 

A young player shows his skills at the FIFA Forward backed PDP Championship

The PDP Championships, is underpinned by FIFA Forward support

Celebrations as young players enjoy the FIFA Forward backed PDP Championship

32 teams representing 24 clubs advanced to the national finals 

Concentration from one player during the FIFA Forward backed PDP Championship

FIFA Forward - CSA hosts landmark edition of PDP Championship

Canadian Soccer Association hosts landmark edition of annual PDP Championship

The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) successfully held the latest edition of its annual Player-Development Program (PDP) Championship for Under-15 and Under-17 age groups in Vaughan, Ontario, which concluded with Sunday’s finals.

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)

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy 2025 | Kyrgyz Republic v Turkmenistan  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy 2025 | Uzbekistan v Oman  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy 2025 | Tajikistan v India  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy 2025 | IR Iran v Afghanistan  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

CAFA Nations Cup 2025 | Matchday One

Homeless World Cup concludes in Oslo with two first-time champions as FIFA continues its support

Amid a festive atmosphere in the heart of Oslo, Norway, a groundbreaking Homeless World Cup concluded with the crowning of two first-time champions as Egypt’s men’s team and Uganda’s women’s team came out on top.

Uganda celebrate winning the Homeless World Cup 2025

The FIFA President also highlighted the need to “find the right balance” to ensure the optimal amount of football is being played globally

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference following a meeting of the 54 CAF member association Presidents

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

FIFA President meets President of Kenya as FIFA Forward project advances

Gianni Infantino meets President William Ruto and receives the deeds to the land where Football Kenya Federation’s new technical centre will be built with FIFA Forward support

FIFA President meets President of Kenya

FIFA President assures that “fans will be welcome” and immigration process “smooth” at FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said “fans from all over the world will be welcome” when they attend the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States next year.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President during the 2024 African Nations Championship CAF press conference at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi 

A historic third title praised by the FIFA President

Morocco have been crowned 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) champions 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the CHAN final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in a press conference following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee

“I was honoured to be welcomed by the President of Kenya William Ruto to discuss our beautiful game and also receive the deeds to the land on which the future of Kenyan football will be built,” said the FIFA President

“I want to thank President Ruto, who shares a great passion for football, and his government for gifting the site to FIFA and the Football Kenya Federation“, said FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with the Republic of Kenya President William Ruto

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Kenya Football Federation President Hussein Mohammed Rashid during a visit to the Kenya Football Federation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with the Kenya Football Federation President, Hussein Mohammed Rashid

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