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Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the FIFA Volunteer Community as “the most diverse community in the world” after its membership doubled to two million thanks to the record number of applications received for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

FIFA celebrates launch of Official Match Ball of FIFA World Cup 26™: TRIONDA

The countdown to the game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™ has reached its latest significant milestone with the launch of the adidas TRIONDA, the Official Match Ball of the competition.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Match Ball Unveiled

FIFA Council calls for peace and takes key decisions on football governance

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 2 October 2025 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including football governance and competitions. 

General view of FIFA Council Meeting No.33

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad announced ahead of historic friendly competition

Following the three multi-day talent identification camps held on two continents, a historic and inspiring opportunity now beckons for the 23 players selected to represent the Afghan women’s refugee team.

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad 

Colourful trio of mascots unveiled for first FIFA World Cup™ co-hosted by three nations

In a celebration as bold and boundary-breaking as the tournament itself, FIFA today unveiled the three Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Mascots, each highlighting one of the host nations of the world’s greatest sporting event. 

FIFA World Cup 26™ mascots Maple™, Zayu™ and Clutch™

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee suspends former youth coach for 20 years for sexual abuse

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Jonathan Bukabakwa, former youth coach at clubs of the Urban Football Agreement of the regions of Lipopo and Malebo in Congo DR, from all football-related activities for 20 years.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Mr Abu Nayeem Shohag

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned Mr Abu Nayeem Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former member of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber.

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Decisions passed by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned Mr Manuel Francisco Antonio Burga Seoane, the former President of the Peruvian Football Association, and Mr Bimo Wirjasoekarta, the President of Indonesian club Tira Persikabo.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions former members of the normalisation committee of the Venezuelan Football Association

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five former members of the normalisation committee (NC) of the Venezuelan Football Association (FVF) as a result of their conduct during their tenure(s) on the NC.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Obert Zhoya

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Obert Zhoya, former secretary general of the Referees Committee of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) from all football-related activities for a duration of five years.

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