FIFA starts pilot projects in Africa to build mini-pitches in schools

FIFA has begun several pilot projects in Africa following the pledge made by President Gianni Infantino at the Sustainable Sports Summit in 2024 to build 1,000 mini-pitches in schools across the world in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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FIFA Stadium Guidelines set global benchmark for football stadiums

The latest Football Stadium Guidelines set out the best standards in venue design and innovation that can be applied to football stadium developments anywhere in the world, at any level - whether the venue is large or small.

Aerial view of Lumen Field

Reports detail record global audience figures and positive sustainability outcomes from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

FIFA, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), have completed the publication of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Sustainability Report.

Argentina v France: Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Soaring global engagement for greatest ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as sustainability benchmarks set

More than two billion people engaged with the most global and inclusive edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The event, staged in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand set new records in ticket sales, broadcast audiences, and digital engagement.

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA and Pacific Islands Forum extend partnership to combat climate change at COP29

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) agreed to continue their agreement to work together to combat climate change. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends COP29

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.

Second FIFA World Cup 26 Turf Research Day 

FIFA President makes three pledges to International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development

Gianni Infantino made three pledges to the International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development in Paris, promising an illustrious audience of heads of state and sporting leaders that football will unite the world.

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FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2024)

We look back at some of the exceptional work that FIFA’s member associations have completed during April in conjunction with the world governing body to help grow and strengthen the game.

Construction of the Paraguayan Football Association's High Performance Training Centre

Combatting climate change a key focus at the FIFA Infrastructure & Facilities Maintenance Workshop

 As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea hosted the FIFA Infrastructure Workshop Oceania on 9-10 April 2024.

FIFA Football Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance Workshop for Oceanian MAs

FIFA Pitch Research Project in Tennessee striving to create the perfect pitches for 2026

A FIFA delegation visited the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA as part of the FIFA Research Field Day event to inspect the turf research & development facility and meet the teams working to create the perfect pitches for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA Research Project Field Day

Oceania Member Associations come together to focus on climate change strategies

Ten OFC Member Associations (MAs) will gather in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday 9 April to commence a two-day FIFA Football Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance workshop.

Previews - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 - 09-Nov, 2016

Head of Sustainability reaffirms FIFA’s commitment to tackling “ambitious goals”

FIFA’s Head of Sustainability has reiterated the determination of world football’s governing body to pursue its goals in making the beautiful game more sustainable, but Federico Addiechi also noted it is ”a long journey."

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FWWC Sustainability panel

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We believe in leaving the tournament communities better than we found them

In a display of environmental commitment, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 workforce have participated in a series of tree planting events in all Host Cities, joining hands with community groups, councils, and charities to contribute to a greener future. 

Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau tree planting 

Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 stadiums achieve ‘green’ building certification

In a major achievement. this will be the first edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be entirely comprised of green building certified stadia.

Unity Pitch helps deliver social inclusion for marginalised 

Street Soccer featured on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity Pitch with the programme designed to promote social inclusion for marginalised people.

Street Soccer programme at the Sydney/Gadigal Unity Pitch.

A tournament embracing sustainability for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is set to introduce new ways to be sustainable and to improve the benchmark for major sport events held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

A general view of Stadium Australia.

Request for Information (RFI) – A team of professionals in efficient resource management at global events through LCA

A team of passionate professionals with a sustainable development mindset are invited to request information on engineering the efficient resource management programs.

FIFA Climate Strategy

FIFA engages with European Parliament on sustainability in sports 

Addressing the European Parliament's (EP) Sports Group during the session "Environmental sustainability in sport", FIFA Head of Sustainability Federico Addiechi explained how FIFA’s approach to sustainability has evolved over the last years. 

EU Parliament Sports Group session on Environmental sustainability in sport

Sustainability game-changers at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has been a game changer in terms of organising a sustainable tournament and, with so many innovations, will have a lasting influence on the way similar events are planned and operated in the future.

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Marcel Desailly visits waste segregators

Over 600 tonnes of waste will be broken down and recycled across the Qatar 2022™ tournament

Recycle! Make it your Goal

FIFA World Cup™ organisers and fans join together to support climate action

FIFA World Cup™ fans arriving in Qatar have joined forces with tournament organisers, including FIFA, to support climate action, pledging to reduce their carbon emissions during and after the tournament. 

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Previews

Legacy in Action: Qatar’s revolutionary stadium cooling technology

With innovation and sustainability at the heart of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ preparations, cooling technology is one of the tournament’s major success stories.

Dr. Cool: The engineer behind Qatar 2022's air-cooled stadiums

Desailly throws weight behind FIFA World Cup recycling drive

Marcel Desailly achieved many goals during an illustrious playing career, including winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup™.  Now, the former France defender has his sights on another goal: encouraging fans to recycle properly whilst attending the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Recycling Campaign with Marcel Desailly

Living Football | A vital medical protocol in Qatar, a key environmental campaign and an inclusive sticker album 

The last episode of Living Football before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ looks at some keys issues relating to the competition, which kicks off on 20 November in Doha. 

All-women First Nations Australian and Māori panel appointed to advise FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 

Organisers of the co-hosted 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup have taken steps to recognise the unique cultures and stories of both countries with the appointment of a six-person cultural panel.

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 - One Year to Go - Sydney - Unity Pitch

Lusail Stadium earns five-star sustainability rating

80,000-capacity venue to host FIFA World Cup™ final on 18 December 

GSAS certificate ceremony at Lusail Stadium

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and FIFA put climate partnership into action

The PIFS and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement firm action on climate change

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) with Secretary General of Pacific Islands Forum Mr.Henry Puna during the FIFA Asia-Pacific Islands Forum MoU signing

FIFA Foundation joins UPL for European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal

The FIFA Foundation has joined UPL. Ltd for the European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal, an ambitious plan aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide by one gigaton (one billion tonnes) by 2040 through more sustainable farming methods. 

Gigaton Carbon Goal European Launch.

FIFA stresses need for climate action at Play the Game conference

The need for urgent action by international sports organisations to tackle climate change was at the core of today’s presentation by FIFA Head of Sustainability & Environment Federico Addiechi at the 12th Play the Game conference in Odense.

FIFA Head of Sustainability & Environment Federico Addiechi at at Play the Game 2022. (Photo: Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game).

Qatar 2022 becomes first FIFA World Cup™ to achieve international sustainability certification

ISO 20121 awarded to Qatar 2022 for effective implementation of management system for sustainable events.

El Tri to be carbon-neutral 

"It is our obligation to carry out these actions," said Yon de Luisa, president of the FMF

La Selección Nacional de México será neutra en carbono en su camino a Qatar 2022. Photo: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol

FIFA President shows Green Card for the Planet

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a video message raising a “Green Card for the Planet” to highlight awareness on the protection of the environment. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a Green Card For The Planet

FIFA Green Card for the Planet

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. 

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Invest in our planet on World Earth Day

On World Earth Day 2022 FIFA reaffirms its responsibility to preserve not only the beautiful game, but also our beautiful planet.

FIFA Sustainability Volunteers

Sustainability and peace unite through Sport

Sport has the power to change the world, strengthen social ties and promote sustainable development and peace, as well as solidarity and respect for all. 

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FIFA and Pacific Islands Forum to combat climate change

FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), on the sidelines of the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha.

Unique opportunity for Qatari residents to commentate at the FIFA World Cup 2022™

In partnership with the Hamad bin Khalifa University and Translation and Interpreting Institute, CAFE is delivering a commentary training programme, offering Qatari residents a unique opportunity to get involved in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Oman v Qatar - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Environmental impact of Qatar’s Stadium 974 outlined in new report

Study finds construction project could emit fewer emissions thanks to repurposing potential

Jordan v Palestine - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Ten sustainability features of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Regional tournament sets the tone for sustainability features at this year’s FIFA World Cup.

United Arab Emirates v Syria  - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Qatar’s commitment to recycling showcased during FIFA Arab Cup™

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in collaboration with FIFA and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, ran a special project during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in an effort to boost environmental sustainability. 

Latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Sustainability Progress Report highlights key achievements

New version of report is available to the general public and will be updated in real time

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