Second class of FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma graduates honoured in Zürich

While fans across the globe were focused on Washington DC and the climactic Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, football’s long-term future was taking shape in Zürich, where the second edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma concluded.

FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma – Edition 2, Block 4

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with powerful call to action for global education

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund was featured prominently at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Friday, 5 December, with moving messages from the fund’s advisory board members, reinforcing the transformative power of education.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Players at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will benefit from three-minute hydration breaks in each of half of games as FIFA prioritises player welfare throughout next summer’s tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Hydration break

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw’s “second half” produces full match schedule

With the 12 groups determined during Friday’s riveting Final Draw in Washington DC, global attention then turned toward the FIFA World Cup 2026™ fixture schedule, which was unveiled by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a selection of iconic FIFA Legends.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule reveal

Updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveals venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches

Following a dazzling Final Draw that revealed who will play who, fans of the 42 qualified teams – and the 22 still in contention for the remaining six slots – have now discovered when and where their FIFA World Cup™ dream begins. 

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule

Updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule now available

Following a dazzling Final Draw that revealed who-plays-who, fans from the 42 qualified teams – and the 22 still in contention for the final six slots – have now discovered where and when their FIFA World Cup dream begins.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveal 

FIFA Legends Ronaldo, Totti, Stoichkov and Lalas to help reveal updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by an all-star cast on Saturday, 6 December as the updated match schedule for the first 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup™ is revealed.  

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveal

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC. 

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

“We are here to celebrate,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino says at festive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw 

On a star-studded afternoon in Washington, D.C., FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed the world to the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and, with the help of three Heads of State, set the stage for the greatest tournament in football history.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Final Draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents the FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump 

Groups and match-ups revealed for game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™

The groups and match-ups for next year’s FIFA World Cup™, the biggest sporting event in history, have been revealed in the capital of the United States, Washington DC. 

Anticipation intensifies for climactic, “tantalising” FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw

The buzz and excitement surrounding Friday’s Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ was palpable amid the clamour and activity at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.  

Rio Ferdinand

“No stone unturned”: Referees undergo meticulous preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, has spoken about the meticulous preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, saying that no stone has been left unturned to ensure that standards are as high as possible. 

Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, speaks

Wenger and Ellis highlight impact of 48-team FIFA World Cup™

The inaugural 48-team World Cup is a “natural evolution” for the game, driving the effort to make football truly global and raise standards, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger said.

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger

FIFA Member Associations in focus (November 2025)

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 October 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

Philippines revel in historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ hosting

The much-anticipated maiden edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ is the first tournament held in the nation and just the second FIFA women’s tournament held in the fast-growing Southeast Asian region. 

Philippines v Morocco: FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

Heads of Government from FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries to convene in Washington DC for the Final Draw

The heads of government from the three FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries — Canada, Mexico and the United States — will come together in Washington DC for the Final Draw, set to take place on 5 December.

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA and Boggi Milano join forces to supply formalwear at FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA is pleased to announce a prestigious four-year partnership with Boggi Milano, which becomes the Official Formalwear Outfitter and Official Licensee of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

New Zealand confirmed as host nation for FIFA Series 2026™

New Zealand has been confirmed as the host for the 2026 edition of the FIFA Series. T

FIFA Series 2026

Legendary multi-sport line-up to assist Rio Ferdinand at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA has announced the exceptional assembly of sporting legends and world-class conductors who will lead fans through the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Panini America unveils Canada and United States cover for FIFA World Cup 2026™ sticker collection

As anticipation builds globally ahead of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Panini America has unveiled a striking Canada-United States cover design for the collectible issue of its iconic sticker album. 

First Accessibility Advisory Board convened ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA convened a two-day meeting of its first Accessibility Advisory Board last month in Miami, Florida. Advisory Board’s insight will further FIFA’s goal to make FIFA World Cup 2026™ the most inclusive and welcoming in history.

Jeremy Lee Stone (Accessibilty Advisory Board)

Bureau of the Council update on CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Bureau of the Council has taken a decision in relation to the mandatory release of players for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.

Africa Cup of Nations Trophy

LEGO Group and FIFA give fans chance to build football’s ultimate prize

FIFA has announced a groundbreaking initiative with the LEGO Group ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This unprecedented collaboration aims to bring even more creativity and fun into the world of football for fans of all ages across the globe.

Star-studded entertainment line-up announced for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA today unveiled the world-class entertainment line-up for the show to be held for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which is set to take place at the historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on 5 December 2025

FWC 2026 final draw entertainment line-up.

FIFA welcomes input from European stakeholders and continues consultation on transfer reform

FIFA has taken note of the resolution issued by the EU Sectorial Social Dialogue Committee for Professional Football in relation to the reform of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) initiated by FIFA last year.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA advances club professionalisation efforts with successful workshops in Bolivia and Paraguay

FIFA has successfully delivered two club management workshops in Bolivia (24-25 November 2025) and Paraguay (27-28 November 2025) as part of its ongoing FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management Programme within the Americas region.

FIFA Club Management Workshops in Paraguay (27-28 November 2025) - 1

RFP for the supply of technological equipment in Bhutan 

The FIFA Foundation is financing an educational initiative called the Digital Education Programme (DEP), which provides knowledge, mentoring, training, and digital resources to public primary schools. 

The FIFA Foundation is financing an educational initiative called the Digital Education Programme (DEP)

Updated match schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026™ to be unveiled live from Washington DC on Saturday, 6 December

FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET) from Washington DC. 

Bid books submitted for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Following the launch of the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the subsequent submission of the bidding agreements, FIFA has received the bid books ahead of the 28 November deadline.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

FIFA Player Impact Programme empowers women’s footballers to drive positive social change

FIFA recently launched the pilot edition of the FIFA Player Impact Programme. The objective is simple: Empower professional footballers to leverage their platforms, voices, and resources for positive social change. 

FIFA Player Impact Programme 

Inaugural edition of FIFA Player Impact Programme launched

Tahiti’s FIFA Talent Academy, the first in Oceania, hailed by Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the milestone event celebrated by the FIFA Talent Academy in Tahiti is “proof that this incredible FIFA Talent Development Scheme continues to grow”.

FIFA Talent Academy Tahiti Milestone Event

Arsène Wenger wants “whole world to have chance to play” as Technical Study Group report on FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has hailed the success of the inaugural 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup™, held in Qatar, saying it would have a global impact on the development of the game.

General view during the Technical Study Group press conference

Match officials appointed for Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ Round 2 showdown between Wuhan Jiangda and AS FAR at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid in Morocco on Sunday, 14 December.

Ivana Martincic gestures 

FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East

Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026. 

FIFA Arena

Nearly two million tickets sold for FIFA World Cup 2026™ as third phase begins 11 December

With excitement mounting ahead of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Friday, 5 December, nearly two million tickets have now been sold for the groundbreaking tournament. 

Nearly two million tickets sold for FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Growing the women’s game (November 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during November 2025 with news from Spain, Greece, Uganda, Burundi and more. 

FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat, Morocco

Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ revealed

With fewer than 200 days to go until the start of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™, the procedures for determining the composition of the tournament's 12 unprecedented groups of four have been confirmed. 

FIFA and Globant sign expanded partnership to deliver innovative digital services

Globant will deliver a broad portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services to FIFA

Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations

Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans to support developing nations.

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