Mauritanian FA President Ahmed Yahya lauds FIFA Forward impact

Football’s accelerating growth in Mauritania is a testament not only to the game’s powerful potential, but the fruitful partnership between FIFA and the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (FFRIM).

Mauritania fans 

Fixtures for preliminary phase of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed following draw

The draw for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™  Play-Off Tournament took place today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich as the six participating teams learned their fate.

Player-first approach at the heart of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ match schedule

A significant milestone was reached today in the preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, with the tournament Match Schedule being unveiled on Thursday 20 August alongside the Play-Off Tournament draw.

FIFA’s Chief Women's Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ brand launch

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ match schedule unveiled

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ champions to lift trophy at Maracanã as match schedule unveiled

FIFA has today unveiled the match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, confirming when and where all 64 fixtures will be played across Brazil’s eight vibrant Host Cities. 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ match schedule

FIFA to host special Football Law Annual Review on new transfer regulations

FIFA will host a special edition of its Football Law Annual Review, dedicated entirely to the new FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, (RSTP) on 29 October 2026.

A general view during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Blog

FIFA Womens' World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates finalists, organisers after WAFCON final in Morocco

Following Cameroon’s historic triumph over surprising Malawi in Sunday’s  CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino labeled the tournament a “huge, huge success” while congratulating both teams. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final

Malawi reaps benefit of grassroots investment with historic qualification for FIFA Women’s World Cup

Malawi’s historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ has not just happened by accident. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM), with support from the FIFA Forward Programme, has been investing in women’s football for years.

Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi, Malawi celebrates with fans 

Draw procedures for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed

The draw procedures for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament are now available on FIFA.com. The draw itself will take place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich at 14:00 local time (CEST) on Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Biggest digital football activation in FIFA history rolled out for FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ was the largest digital football activation in FIFA’s history, with over 225 million players having engaged across FIFA-branded games, activations and digital experiences during FIFA’s flagship men’s competition.

FIFA Statement

FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA President that is inconsistent with FIFA’s Statutes, democratic procedures and established governance framework. 

FIFA lettering

FIFA President attends the inauguration of the new President of Colombia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the inauguration of the new President of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella in Santiago de Cali as well as a football festival for girls and boys in the same city.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Colombia

Brazil opens two more regional technical development centres with support from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Legacy Fund

Two more regional technical centres have been opened in Brazil, benefitting local communities in the states of Espírito Santo and Piauí, with support from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Legacy Fund.

Inauguration of Development Centre, Piau

Growing the women’s game (July 2026)

Activity across various FIFA’s programmes with updates from four continents including numerous festivals held across Africa, plus major new FIFA Women’s National Team Preparation Programme reaches milestone. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Macau

FIFA leadership holds constructive and positive meeting in Rabat, Morocco

Following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, the FIFA Secretary General and members of the FIFA Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the only official elected by the 211 FIFA Member Associations. 

FIFA leadership meets in Rabat, Morocco

FIFA launches Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

 FIFA has today unveiled the Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. 27 targeted initiatives set to deliver outcomes across environmental, human rights and local economic development topics

FIFA launches Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 (Photographer: Thais Magalhães / CBF)

Statement attributable to the FIFA President

The intent of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project was to provide a basis for further strengthening our Member Associations and our sport worldwide. 

The flag of FIFA is seen

Clarifications on FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal

We have heard the feedback provided by the respective confederations in relation to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and would like to address the issues that have surfaced since the initial media reporting on Tuesday. 

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA President tells Member Associations new subsidiary would be ‘golden opportunity’ to increase football development

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the creation of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) subsidiary represents a golden opportunity to greatly increase the development of football around the world. 

“A seed that generates life”: Mexico City renovates 500 football pitches as FIFA World Cup leaves impressive legacy

Mexico City warmly embraced the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the tournament will leave an impressive legacy as the city government uses the event as a springboard to renovate 500 pitches, breathing life into communities around the vast metropolis.

The FIFA Fan Festival in Mexico City on June 29, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026™ disciplinary update

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken the following measures in relation to incidents at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Trionda Ball - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

If approved, football development in every corner of the world would benefit immediately from increased funding available to all 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs)

 FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

Visa and FIFA mark almost 20 years of success with partnership extension

FIFA is delighted to announce that Visa has extended its global partnership with world football’s governing body, further strengthening one of the sport’s longest-standing and most successful commercial relationships.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ by the numbers: inside the unprecedented operation behind the biggest sporting event in history

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ thrilled the world with unforgettable football, record attendances and historic moments on the pitch. Yet behind every goal, celebration and matchday was an operational undertaking unlike anything previously attempted in sport.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in numbers

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ volunteers

Around 6,000 volunteers will support biggest women’s sporting event ever to be held in Brazil

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA completes thorough testing programme for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA has successfully completed a thorough and global scale anti doping testing programme at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with a total of 1,933 anti doping tests carried out before and throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

FIFA Doping Control Officers Summit

FIFA Fan Festival™ extends historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience to millions with record-breaking celebrations across all three host countries

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ concluded in thrilling fashion with Spain’s victory over Argentina, the curtain also came down on a record-breaking edition of the FIFA Fan Festival™, the most expansive yet.

FIFA Fan Festival

Official song for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ announced

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ has unveiled its official song. Polish pop star Blanka and producer Francis have teamed up for the release of YEYEYO, an uplifting dance track with an infectious beat. 

FIFA Fan Festival Guadalajara - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA Fan Festival™ extends historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience to millions with record-breaking celebrations across all three host countries


FIFA World Cup 2026™: FIFA President message

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President message. My message for all those who… To everyone who missed our beautiful game, the emotions, the celebrations, the laughter, the crying, the deception, and the joy.

A general view during the Topps Final Halftime Show 

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy a symbol of joy for people worldwide

When Spain captain Rodri lifted the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy following his side’s 1-0 win over Argentina in New York New Jersey this summer, it represented a lifetime of work and instantly became an iconic moment in sporting history.

FIFA World Cup Trophy 

FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City 

The Observers got an in-depth behind the scenes understanding of how a FIFA World Cup™ truly works on a day-to-day basis 

Observers visit the VAR room at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas

Delegations from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ used the experience to shape preparations for next year’s tournament

Observers pose for a group photo at Inter Miami CF Stadium

Observers visiting the Tournament Operations Centre in Miami

FIFA Observer Programme at the Dallas Fan Festival 

Nicholas Rozenberg, FIFA Director of Strategy

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Observer Programme was designed to host three groups of Observers in succession

Future Hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 gained a first-hand view of tournament delivery

Over 200 Observers from more than 50 organisations and entities took part in this year’s event

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Observer Programme

Observer Programme provides future hosts and sports organisations with first-hand insight into FIFA World Cup delivery

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has captivated fans around the world, but for those charged with organising the next wave of FIFA tournaments it has also provided deep learnings and insights into the complex operations required to stage an event of this scale.

FIFA Observer Programme group photo in Miami

FIFA President calls for stronger global action on road safety at United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Leadership Roundtable

Speaking at the UN Road Safety Leadership Roundtable, which took place in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Meeting on Road Safety, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for stronger global action to improve road safety.

UN Road Safety meeting message

FIFA Observer Programme - Dallas

Observer Programme provides first-hand insight into FIFA World Cup™ delivery

Letter that connected disabled family with Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I couldn't let them down'

A chance meeting during routine FIFA World Cup 2026™ accessibility checks at the Colombia v Portugal match in Miami set in motion a dream come true. Two footballs signed by Cristiano Ronaldo were presented to children who suffer from muscular dystrophy.

Anna Berestovsky and her son Vladimir

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund announces grants for 31 additional community organisations across 18 countries

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the second group of community-based organisations selected to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-  Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children

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