Final inspections completed ahead of FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

With just over a month to go until kick-off, FIFA has completed its final round of technical inspection visits in the four Chilean cities set to stage the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™.

New safeguarding training in Nepal to benefit broader community

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), with the support of funding from the FIFA Forward Development Programme, is launching a comprehensive and formal safeguarding plan to be implemented nationwide.

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), with the support of funding from the FIFA Forward Development Programme, is launching a comprehensive and formal safeguarding plan to be implemented nationwide

FIFA launches host city tender for FIFAe Festival, a new and pioneering digital football event

FIFA is launching a new global experience with the FIFAe Festival. This event will place host cities at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment spaces – where football, esports, gaming and youth culture come together. 

FIFA launches host city tender for FIFAe Festival

Anticipation builds as 100-day mark arrives for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

The highly anticipated FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ will kick off in 100 days with the Arab world’s biggest football competition bringing together the best teams from across the region in Qatar from 1–18 December.

FIFA Arab Cup Trophy

President of the United States Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ to take place in Washington DC on 5 December

On Friday, 5 December 2025, the world will discover the group-stage matches to be contested at the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all eyes set to converge on the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the final draw. 

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Growing the women’s game (August 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during August 2025 with Women’s Football Strategy Programmes set to create history in Zimbabwe and Macau. 

Women’s Football Campaign, Cantarranas, Honduras.

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of fixtures at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™, the first edition of the competition to feature 48 teams, which will be contested in Qatar from 3 to 27 November.

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Bhutan becomes latest country to benefit from FIFA Foundation’s groundbreaking Digital Education Programme

Schoolchildren in Bhutan will learn essential life skills, supported by computer science and robotics. The joint initiative involves the Bhutanese Ministry of Education and Skills Development, the Bhutan Football Federation and the FIFA Foundation

Creating safe spaces for all: FIFA organises safeguarding workshops in Morocco, England and Paraguay

For millions of individuals around the world, playing football provides an opportunity to have fun, make friends, learn life skills and live out their dreams.

General images during the FIFA Guardians conference at St George's Park

"A momentous day":  Wales holds the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in Europe

Wales has held the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in Europe as the country strives to offer more opportunities for girls to pursue a career in the game. T

 President of FIFA Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the FIFA Talent Academy Wales Milestone Event at The Football association of Wales

FIFA Disciplinary Committee opens proceedings against Panamanian Football Association President Manuel Arias Corco

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the President of the Panamanian FA, Manuel Arias Corco, who was banned from taking part in any  football-related activity for six months by the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee

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FIFA and Host Cities recognise International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 

Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world. 

As the countdown continues to the FIFA World Cup 26™, a moment of reflection is taken to recognise the projects being implemented to work alongside Indigenous Peoples across the Host Cities.

FIFA and Football Association of Cuba celebrate La Polar Stadium reopening

Refreshed with new seating, changing rooms, hydraulic and electrical systems and more thanks to funding from the FIFA Forward Programme, Havana’s venerable La Polar Stadium is now a “symbol of pride”.

The inauguration day marked the end of a welcome, long-term renovation which will transform Cuba’s football landscape

The refurbished complex now features air conditioned changing rooms and shower facilities, offices, covered seating and player benches, lighting and hydraulic systems, fencing, and parking and access upgrades

Several dignitaries celebrated La Polar’s grand reopening 

La Polar’s revitalisation has been fuelled by FIFA Forward 

“This is a day of celebration,” said José Alfonso Rodríguez, the FIFA Lead of the Regional Office based in Panama

The Football Association of Cuba (AFC) also launched its membership in the Football for Schools Programme

The La Polar stadium is now a “symbol of pride” thanks to more than USD 2.0m in funding from the FIFA Forward Programme

Young athletes were present to assist with the local launch of FIFA’s Football for Schools (F4S) initiative

Football for Schools uses football to promote education, fitness and the development of life skills to students around the world

The local launch of FIFA’s Football for Schools (F4S) initiative was commemorated alongside La Polar’s reopening

La Polar’s revitalisation represents the tangible and transformative change which has been fuelled by FIFA Forward

The Football Association of Cuba (AFC) also launched its membership in the Football for Schools Programme as part of a wide-ranging partnership with FIFA to boost football across the country

Spain regain top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking; Bangladesh climb high

Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. 

Spain's forward #09 Esther Gonzalez celebrates 

Indian Women AFC Women's Qualifier 2

Indian Women AFC Women's Qualifier 3

Indian Women AFC Women's Qualifier 1

Bangladesh AFC Womens Qualifier 3

Bangladesh AFC Womens Qualifier

Bangladesh and India in AFC Qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup

South Asian nations break records in FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) are celebrating their best start to a FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification campaign following the qualification of Bangladesh and India for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

Players of Bangladesh celebrate scoring a goal

FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Football for Schools launch in Nepal | Photo: All Nepal Football Association-ANFA

Afghan women’s refugee team begins its journey with first talent ID camp in Sydney

In a month when the world’s top female players in Africa, Europe, Oceania and South America battled it out for continental glory, another group of international footballers concluded an event far less watched, but no less powerful. 

Afghan Women's Refugee Team Talent ID Camp - Sydney

Afghan women’s refugee team holds first talent ID camp in Sydney

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, which will take place from 17 October to 8 November. 

FIFA and Niger join forces to take Football for Schools to the next level

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with representatives of the government of the Republic of Niger and the Nigerien Football Association (FENIFOOT) to kick off a new pilot project.

•	FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the government of the Republic of Niger, and the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) sign memorandum of understanding 

Visa Presale Draw to start first phase of FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket sales

The fan journey for the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off on Wednesday, 10 September with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders around the world. 

VISA PRESALE DRAW TO START FIRST PHASE OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ TICKET SALES

Inauguration of the FIFA Office in Rabat

Official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström during the inauguration of the FIFA Office in Rabat

General view of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

Group photo at the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Council members Ahmed Yahya and Waberi Souleiman Hassan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA Council Member and Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with (L-R) FIFA Council Member and Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa, FIFA Council Member Hany Abo Rida and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA Africa Office officially opens

Gianni Infantino celebrates “a special day” as FIFA Africa Office officially opens

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA Africa Office would “have a global impact on football” during the ceremony to mark its official opening in the capital of Morocco, Rabat.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo at the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

100-day countdown begins towards expanded and historic FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

As the exhilaration generated by a spectacular FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ continues to reverberate, the global football community is gearing up to make history once again at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ which begins in 100 days’ time.

100 days before the start of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation.

FC Internazionale Milano v CA River Plate: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The sound of team spirit: Sonic ID unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme

What does volunteering sound like? For the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme, it sounds like energy, unity, and purpose — now captured in its very own Sonic ID . This vibrant new audio identity celebrates the volunteers.

Sonic ID unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme

“It’s a privilege”: Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA has appointed former Scotland international Pauline Hamill to lead the newly established Afghan women’s refugee team. Hamill described the appointment as “humbling” and is backing the “unique” project to have “a lasting effect”.

Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

CazéTV agreement strengthens FIFA World Cup 26™ coverage in Brazil

FIFA has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with leading digital sports channel CazéTV for the broadcast in Brazil of all 104 matches at next year’s FIFA World Cup™.

Brazil supporters pose with a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Growing the women’s game (July 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during July 2025 across three continents, FIFA coaching courses and new heights for continental competitions. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, Laos

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place from 27 September to 19 October. 

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Young female coaches learn from the best as new edition of the Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme gets underway

A key initiative that will empower the next generation of female coaches is underway with the third edition of FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme commencing in Zurich, Switzerland.

Group photo at the FIFA Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis 

New edition of the Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme gets underway

FIFA launches media rights tenders in the Indian subcontinent

FIFA has launched two invitations to tender (ITTs) in the Indian subcontinent - one for the sale of media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, and a separate tender for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

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FIFA Quality Programme announces companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf

FIFA is happy to announce the following companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf.

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