The fourth edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma kicks off in Paris

The 20-month training course began with a six-day workshop in Paris, France. The agenda is packed with theory sessions, hands-on exercises and an outing to Clairefontaine. 

Launch of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma - Clairefontaine

Australia become first team to qualify for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Australia have become the first country to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with the 2023 co-hosts and semi-finalists reaching the global showpiece for the ninth successive edition.

Australia v Korea DPR - AFC Women's Asian Cup - Australia Qualification

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in November 2025 as part of the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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FIFA Safeguarding Summit 2026

Second FIFA Safeguarding Summit at the Home of FIFA

FIFA launches parental handbook to support families navigating agent representation in youth football

Together with the Football Agent Working Group and Loughborough University, FIFA has developed the FIFA Parents’ Education on Football Handbook. 

FIFA Parents’ Education on Football Handbook Cover

Romania and Uganda unlock women’s football’s commercial potential with FIFA support

The FIFA Commercial Strategy was established to enhance the commercial value of women’s football, with Romania and Uganda recently taking part in pilot projects focussed on their national leagues, with the programme available to all Member Associations. 

FIFA Commercial Strategy programme launch, Romania

Jill Ellis focuses on expanding opportunity on International Women’s Day

Two consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup titles and a pair of FIFA World Coach of the Year awards stand as an emphatic testament to Jill Ellis’ managerial talent. 

Panel Discussion with Arsène Wenger and Jill Ellis

'Representation matters' for female referees says Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day provides a vital opportunity to celebrate the women shaping football at every level; female referees are increasingly breaking barriers, demonstrating on the field that excellence and competence define authority rather than gender

The Game Changers with Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb

Sissi on women's football evolution: ‘No one dreamed of it’

When Sisleide do Amor Lima, better known to the football world as Sissi, was told as a child that playing the game was out of the question for a girl, it sparked a rebellion inside her that drove her all the way to the top of the sport.

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President Gianni Infantino raises FIFA flag over Paris office

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has raised the FIFA flag above the organisation’s office in Paris, France, during a special ceremony to mark the presence of world football’s governing body in the city in which it was founded in 1904.

FIFA Paris Office Flag Ceremony

FIFA and six confederations reaffirm united front on anti-doping ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and revised global regulations

FIFA convened a two-day Anti-Doping Confederations Meeting, bringing together the anti-doping units from all six confederations to strengthen collaboration and align preparations for the upcoming international football and 2027 World Anti-Doping Code cycle

FIFA Anti-Doping Confederations Meeting - Miami

FIFA Member Associations in focus (February 2026)

FIFA provides financial and logistical support to its 211 Member Associations (MAs) through various programmes. Inside FIFA takes a look at the extraordinary work done during February 2026 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

Costa Rica Training Session - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA Pitch Research Project field day held at University of Tennessee

FIFA World Cup 2026™ experts, turf scientists and groundskeepers attend two-day workshops in Knoxville, Tennessee

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ coordination and collaboration advances in Atlanta

Planning and preparation for the largest sporting and social event in history has advanced in Atlanta, Georgia, with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City welcoming over 300 international delegates for the quadrennial pre-tournament Team Workshop.

FIFA Workshops in Atlanta - Day 2

Tickets now on sale for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

Ticket sales for the landmark FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament are now open via FIFA.com/tickets, with prices starting at MXN 200 (approx. USD 11.50).

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FIFA Football for Schools launches in the USA with Atlanta training event

FIFA’s pioneering Football for Schools (F4S) initiative has arrived in the United States just a few months before the transformative FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off in North America.

FIFA Football for Schools Capacity Building Workshop and Launch Event USA - Atlanta

FIFA World Cup 2026 preparation continues for AFC, CAF and OFC elite referees

Referees from Asia, Africa and Oceania took their next steps towards officiating in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ when they participated in the second of a series of intensive refereeing seminars organised by world football’s governing body.

FIFA Referee Seminar - Doha

Tournament Poster unveiled in celebration of 100 Days to Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

To mark 100 Days to Go, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tournament Poster makes its debut, celebrating the true spirit, excitement and unity of the global showpiece event.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 100 days to go

Mentorship programme driving unity and shared learning among top female coaches

The third edition of FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme is in full swing, with the second workshop having been staged in London, England. 

FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme in London

FIFA World Cup 2026™: 100 days to go | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Successful FIFA World Cup 2026™ media rights sales struck throughout Asia

FIFA is delighted to confirm a number of media rights sales in Asia for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, continuing its commitment to building innovative and sustainable media partnerships in the region. 

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed after the 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) 

140th Annual General Meeting of The IFAB | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

General view during the 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) 

140th Annual General Meeting of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB)

FIFA President welcomes IFAB consultation to improve player behaviour ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed The International Football Association Board’s (The IFAB) decision to examine how to improve player behaviour and increase respect of match officials ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) 

The IFAB introduces further measures to improve match flow and player behaviour

At its 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM), The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) approved a package of measures designed to enhance match tempo and reduce time-wasting across the game. 

IFAB meeting 2026

Another source of pride for Costa Rican football: FIFA's Talent Development Scheme

The Costa Rican Football Association hosted a Milestone Event to mark its official recognition as a FIFA Talent Academy . FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the event as “a historic day for the FCRF Talent Development Scheme”.

FIFA Talent Academy Costa Rica Milestone Event

FIFA and Miami Dade College celebrate landmark partnership

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Miami Dade College (MDC) President Madeline Pumariega have officially celebrated a landmark partnership that bridges the worlds of global football and higher education.

FIFA President visits MDC

FIFA strengthens club professionalisation in Africa with workshops in Namibia and Eswatini

FIFA delivered workshops in Namibia and Eswatini earlier this month as part of the FIFA Campus – Essential Courses in Club Management and the FIFA Leagues and Clubs Professionalisation Programme in the African continent.

FIFA Essential Course in Club Management - Eswatini - Day 1

FIFA World Cup 2026™ preparation continues for AFC, CAF and OFC elite referees

FIFA President thanks Member Associations for support during the last 10 years

On the 10th anniversary of his election as FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to the presidents of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, thanking them for their support and for helping FIFA transform the governance of the world’s most popular sport.

FIFA President and Secretary General Portraits

FIFA Foundation supports communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka

The FIFA Foundation is providing emergency humanitarian support to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka through its Humanitarian Fund.

FIFA Foundation supports communities in Sri Lanka

FIFA President attends inauguration of the Colombian Football Association’s high-performance facility

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the inauguration of the Colombian Football Association’s new High-Performance Accommodation Centre in Barranquilla, referring to the facility as “a symbol and…a source of pride”.

FIFA President visits Colombia

FIFA presents Social Media Protection Service at European Union Sport Directors General meeting

FIFA was invited to present at the meeting of the European Union Sport Directors General, on 4 and 5 February for an event hosted by the Cyprus Sports Organisation under the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union.

European Union Sport Directors General meeting

Development of football in Panama boosted by FIFA Forward support

Some outstanding work being carried out by the Panamanian Football Federation (FPF) and its national teams is helping to establish Panama as an emerging football force in Central America with support from the FIFA forward programme. 

The Panamanian Football Association (FPF) recently presented the High Performance Centre (CAR), a strategic initiative for the development of football in Panama

Growing the women’s game (February 2026)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during February 2026 including activity in Uganda, Ghana, Romania, Paraguay, further milestones on the road to Brazil 2027 and more. 

Ghana U-15 Girls Regional Colts League, Ashanti Regional Football Association

FIFA Foundation steps in to help support communities affected by Hurricane Melissa

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the FIFA Foundation is providing essential emergency humanitarian support to communities in the country.

FIFA Foundation-Jamaican Football Federation

Afghan Women United out to hit new heights

After having contested their first-ever matches at the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025™, Afghan Women United, the FIFA-funded Afghan women’s refugee team, coached by Paulin Hamill, are now seeking to take their game to the next level

Afghan Women United Training Camp in Doncaster

FIFA Series 2026™ match schedule now available

FIFA has today published the official match schedule for the FIFA Series 2026™, marking the next major milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative designed to drive the development of men’s and women’s national teams.

FIFA Series 2026

Papua New Guinea’s Bilums target new goals with FIFA Forward support

Papua New Guinea’s women’s national team have long been queens of the Pacific, but now their sights are set on claiming the Oceanian crown - and the rich prize that goes with it - thanks in part to support from FIFA Forward. 

Papua New Guinea WomenÕs National Team Training

FIFA and the Board of Peace announce strategic partnership to drive recovery and peace through football

FIFA and the BoP have signed a landmark partnership agreement to actively source investment from international leaders and institutions harnessing the power of football to support recovery, stability and long-term development in conflict-affected regions.

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FIFA President at Board of Peace

FIFA President visits Lebanon and discusses football development with President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam

Gianni Infantino has visited Lebanon, where he met President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to talk about the next steps for developing football in the country, including a new football stadium.

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