Players of Chad celebrate in the dressing room 

Djarmen Kaltouma of Chad lifts the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy

Players of Chad celebrate

Yasmine Klai of Tunisia controls the ball 

Kani Abdoulaye of Chad battles for possession with Meriem Barhoumi of Tunisia

Solange Larkingam of Chad celebrates scoring with teammates 

Shahid Alboulati of Libya battles for possession with Tchinsou Salamatou of Chad 

Players of Afghan Women United celebrate

Najma Arefi, Nilab Mohammadi and Maryam Karimyar of Afghan Women United celebrate 

Players of Afghan Women United celebrate 

Sosan Mohammadi of Afghan Women United celebrates scoring

Fatima Haidari of Afghan Women United runs with the ball

Nilab Mohammadi of Afghan Women United battles for possession with Sahar Buhmira and Shahid Alboulati of Libya

Players of Afghan Women United during a huddle 

Triumphant conclusion to FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025

Triumphant conclusion to the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 includes trophy for Chad, first win for Afghan Women United

The trailblazing FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 concluded successfully, and dramatically, on Saturday in Berrechid, Morocco, with unbeaten Chad atop the four-team table and a historic measure of triumph enjoyed by each of the participating nations.

Players of Chad celebrate while lifting the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy 

Niger is welcomed to the arena

Friday 31 October marked a celebration of football in Niamey, the capital of Niger, with the inauguration of two FIFA Arena mini-pitches. 

FIFA Arena inauguration in Niger

FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and FENIFOOT President Issaka Adamou

FIFA MA Development Manager Fatou Camara, FENIFOOT President Issaka Adamou  and FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov

Group photo with the FIFA delegation and FENIFOOT officials during the inauguration of the FIFA Arena in Niger.

Group photo during the inauguration of the FIFA Arena in Niger.

FIFA Arena inauguration in Niamey, Niger

FIFA teams up with Nour x Yarden to drop Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA has partnered with a pair of viral emerging artists – Egypt’s Nour and Nigeria’s Yarden – to create TMRW'S GOAT, the Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™.

FIFA teams up with Nour x Yarden to drop Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™️ 

Young media professionals gain invaluable experience at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

As part of the FIFA/AIPS Young Reporters Programme, 13 journalists covered the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. This is the fifth time the programme has featured at a FIFA World Cup. FIFA President Infantino congratulated the reporters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino interacts with the members of the AIPS Young Reporters Programme

FIFA Technical Study Group attends a round table with AIPS during of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA Legend and Player's Voice Panel member Juan Pablo Sorin attends a round table with AIPS during Chile 2025

Roberto Grassi, Head of Youth Tournaments at FIFA, attends round table with AIPS during Chile 2025

FIFA/AIPS Young Reporters Programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

BOMA™ swoops in as Official Mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

BOMA™ the desert owl has swooped in as the Official Mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ as the clock ticks down to kick-off of the historic tournament next Monday.

Players of Afghan Women United sing the national anthem 

Afghan Women United showcase talent, resilience and passion

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Afghan Women United players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a team photo with Afghan Women United players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino applauds during the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 match between Tunisia and Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with players of Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with players of Tunisia and Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lines up with match officials and players of Tunisia and Afghan Women United

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Tunisia players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets players of Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees Afghan Women United’s “beautiful story” at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

Gianni Infantino told the Afghan Women United players they are writing “a beautiful story” before the FIFA President attended their latest match in the groundbreaking FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 friendly tournament in Morocco.

FIFA creating something special with Afghan Women United, says Shilene Booysen

Shilene Booysen is one of the trailblazing figures shaping the modern landscape of African women’s football and coaching. As Afghan Women United Assistant Coach, she has worked closely with Head Coach Pauline Hamill.

Shilene Booysen gives instructions during a training session

FIFA and DAZN announce the ultimate global football platform – FIFA+ 

Following the resounding global success of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which secured an audience of billions of fans, FIFA and DAZN are joining forces to take the next step in their strategic partnership – a game-changing global relaunch of FIFA+.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Sir Len Blavatnik

“Invest in happiness,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells Future Investment Initiative

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted how football can help guide society’s moral compass and bring joy to people when he joined a high-level panel discussion at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 

Advisory panels of The IFAB discuss further ways of improving match flow and reducing disruptions in football

In a virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), discussions covered a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on further measures to improve the flow of play and minimise interruptions and time lost.

Official Adidas match ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025

FIFA advances club professionalisation across southern Africa through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across southern Africa as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, continuing its mission to strengthen the management and governance of football clubs throughout the continent.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Zimbabwe

World’s best football esports nations confirmed for FIFAe Finals 25 after record qualifiers

FIFA’s esports ecosystem saw a record 94 nations participate in 2025, making it one of the world’s largest nation-based esports competitions. With the qualifiers now concluded, the top national teams are set to converge in Riyadh for the FIFAe Finals.

Second phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26™ now open

The second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the Early Ticket Draw – kicks off today with its entry period now open for fans to enter. After great demand during the Visa Presale Draw, another one million tickets are being made available.

FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide

Request for Information (RFI) – Ground Transportation Services, FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

The FIFA Transport Department invites companies specialised in ground transportation services to express their interest and provide relevant information to support the delivery of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

FIFA Women's World Cup Winner's Trophy 

Afghan Women United make history as pioneering tournament kicks off

History was made in Berrechid, Morocco, as the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 commenced today, with Afghan Women United playing their first international match. Chad, Libya and Tunisia are also participating in the pioneering tournament.

Players of Afghan Women United huddle

A detailed view of the emblem of Afghan Women United on the match shirt of Fatima Haidari

Afghan Women United write history as pioneering tournament kicks off

Manozh Noori of Afghan Women United is challenged by Dallou Fatime of Chad

Nilab Mohammadi of Afghan Women United is challenged by Kari Abdoulaye of Chad 

Manozh Noori of Afghan Women United celebrates scoring

Pauline Hamill, Head Coach of Afghan Women United, reacts as players of her team huddle 

Players of Tunisia pose for a photo

Merlem Barhoumi and Illyana Touihri of Tunisia celebrate

Wided Majri of Tunisia is challenged by Hadhom Alabed of Libya

Salma Marzouki of Tunisia is challenged by Hadhom Alabed of Libya

Tesnim Zerelli of Tunisia is brought down by Hadhom Alabed of Libya 

Illyana Touihri of Tunisia controls the ball whilst under pressure from Sahar Buhmira of Libya 

Chaima Abbassi of Tunisia (R) celebrates scoring her team's fourth goal with teammate Illyana Touihri 

Kari Abdoulaye of Chad celebrates scoring

A detailed view of the match pennant of Afghan Women United 

Players of Afghan Women United pose for a team photo

FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 kicks off

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding

FIFA ASEAN Cup announced as new Memorandum of Understanding is signed in Kuala Lumpur

FIFA and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 47th ASEAN Summit being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding 

“A place to be happy”: FIFA President inaugurates FIFA Arena and meets Prime Minister of Malaysia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Malaysia where he met the Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and inaugurated a FIFA Arena mini-pitch in the capital Kuala Lumpur.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim

FIFA President Visits Malaysia

FIFA President inaugurates FIFA Arena and meets Prime Minister of Malaysia 

Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets children at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim pose for a group photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President pledges continued support during Maldives visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his first official visit to the Maldives, where he met with the country’s Head of State, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, and participated in a football festival alongside local officials and legends. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

General view during the football festival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets children after playing in a football match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets the opposite team

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for photos

Children attending the football festival

General view during the football festival 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu shake hands

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström celebrate a goal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plays in a football match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a ball to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu presents a jersey to FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed after his arrival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arriving in Malé

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed after arrival

A poster welcoming FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Republic of Maldives

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Football Association of Maldives President Ahmed Thariq 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Minister of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Maldives Thoriq Ibrahim 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Maldives 

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 to take place in Budapest

FIFA is pleased to announce that the next Football Law Annual Review will take place on 19 and 20 February 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, marking the eighth edition of this flagship legal event.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 

FIFA strengthens club game across the Caribbean through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across the Caribbean as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, strengthening the professional and operational capacity of clubs in the region.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Jamaica

Growing the women’s game (October 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during October 2025 with news from Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Liberia, India, Thailand, Uganda and more. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, Somoto, Nicaragua

BWI and FIFA sign groundbreaking agreement to advance workers’ rights at FIFA tournaments

The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) and FIFA have signed a new collaboration agreement that sets a framework for joint inspections, training, and reporting to promote decent and safe working conditions.

Match officials appointed for first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of match officials who will take charge of encounters at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, set to be held in the Philippines from 21 November to 7 December 2025.

FIFA Team One armband

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bolivia Football Association (FBF) Vice-President Edwin Callapino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez honour legends of Bolivian football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a a commemorative jersey to Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa during the Centenary celebrations of the association

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, at the Centenary celebrations of the Bolivian Football Association

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates the 100th anniversary of Bolivian Football Association

FIFA President receives Bolivia Football Association’s Grand Gold Medal of Merit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded the Bolivia Football Association’s (FBF) Grand Gold Medal of Merit, the highest distinction awarded by the Association. 

FIFA President attends FBF 100th anniversary

Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.  

'Football Unites The World' armband

FIFA President attends ANFP technical centre inauguration

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay Silva

FIFA President praises “exceptional” FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Chile for the country’s hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after witnessing Morocco defeat Argentina in the final at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on after the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Chilean youth national team players

Chilean Football Association Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

Marco Antonio Sulantay, Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad cut a ribbon

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, Marco Antonio Sulantay, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pose for a photo

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Marco Antonio Sulantay unveil a plaque

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, former Chile international Elías Figueroa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad arrive for the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

Marco Antonio Sulantay speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad during the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay

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