More than 4.5 million fans enter draw for first FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket sales phase

During the ten-day FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa Presale Draw entry period, more than four and a half million fans worldwide applied for the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™, scheduled to take place next June and July.

African football leaders gather at Egyptian FA headquarters renovated with FIFA Forward funds

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held a workshop on its Football Management Executive Programme at the Egyptian FA headquarters which have undergone upgrades financed through the FIFA Forward Programme.

CAF Football Management Executive Programme 

FIFA Legend Christian Karembeu poses for a group photo

KFF Academy trainees posing for a photo

The milestone event was held at the Kazakhstan Football Federation’s (KFF) Talgar national training centre

FIFA Director of Global Football Development Steven Martens speaks

FIFA Talent Coach Vitālijs Astafjevs speaks

Kazakhstan has staged the FIFA Talent Academy milestone event as part of its long-running effort to develop football in the country

FIFA Director of Global Football Development Steven Martens and KFF General Secretary David Loriya

KFF Academy trainees showed their skills at the FIFA Talent Academy milestone event 

Participants of the FIFA Talent Academy milestone event pose for a group photo

Three pitches at KFF's Talgar training centre were built with support from the FIFA Forward Programme 

FIFA Talent Coach Vitālijs Astafjevs 

The Kazakhstan Football Federation wants to give young people the opportunity to participate in the sport and reach their potential

KFF Academy trainees during the FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event 

The FIFA Talent Academy aims to ensure that the best young players receive the best possible coaching

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered a video message

The FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event in Kazakhstan was attended by FIFA Legend Christian Karembeu 

The ceremony was attended by FIFA Director of Global Football Development Steven Martens

The academy is part of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) to help ensure that every talented player is given a chance

 FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan progress continues with FIFA Talent Academy milestone event

Kazakhstan has staged a FIFA Talent Academy milestone event as part of the Kazakhstan Football Federation’s (KFF) ongoing efforts to further develop football in the country.

FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event

FIFA Talent Academy Kazakhstan Milestone Event | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Coach Pauline Hamill with players from the Afghan Women's Refugee Team

Afghan Women's Refugee Team relax at training

Afghan Women's Refugee Team come together after a training camp at St Georges Park

Pauline Hamill addresses the Afghan Women's Refugee Team training camp

Players prepare for training at the Afghan Women's Refugee Team training session

Afghan Women's Refugee Team players enjoy a training session

Coaches discuss preparations at the Afghan Women's Refugee Team training camp 

All smiles for the Afghan Women's Refugee Team training camp

Afghan Women's Refugee Team enjoy a training session

Preparations at the Afghan Women's Refugee Team training camp

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team prepares for historic first matches

FIFA hosts talent ID camp in England as Afghan Women’s Refugee Team prepares for historic first matches

The St George's Park National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent opened its doors and fields at the end of August to a special, history-making group of international prospects in need of a home away from home.

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team at the talent ID camp in England

FIFA publishes 2025 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2025 edition of its Legal Handbook, which again features a unique overview of the latest regulations, legal guides, documents and circulars issued by world football’s governing body. 

Legal Handbook 2025

Visa pre-sale for FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ now open

Excitement for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ is continuing to grow. The draw held earlier this week revealed the fixtures, and fans are now invited to choose the dates on which they will support their favourite teams from the stands. 

Spain surge back to first place in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking amid top 10 shake-up

After a hiatus following the rousing success of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™, men’s international football action returned to the global stage with a bang earlier this month in the shape of a string of FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers

Spain's #21 Mikel Oiarzabal celebrates with #19 Lamine Yamal after scoring during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying match against Bulgaria on September 4, 2025

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team talent ID camp

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team holds final talent ID camp in England

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 

Malta unveils new FIFA Arena mini-pitch and National Football Centre amid anniversary celebrations

 Malta has celebrated becoming the latest country to officially open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s transformative pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo after the inauguration of the new FIFA Arena mini-football pitch

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in Myanmar

FIFA has officially launched Invitations to Tender (ITTs) for the media rights in Myanmar for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

TV camera system

FIFA Club Benefits Programme set to reward record number of clubs

More clubs than ever are set to benefit from the FIFA World Cup™, as FIFA gears up to implement an enhanced edition of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 edition of its flagship men’s competition.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers arm sleeve badge

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena mini-football pitch in Malta

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™.

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