FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders to benefit from prioritised U.S. visa appointments for travel to the United States

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders travelling to the United States are now eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). 

FIFA World Cup taskforce meeting in the White House

FIFA welcomes German Committee on Sports and Volunteering 

FIFA today welcomed a delegation from the German Parliament’s (Bundestag) Committee on Sports and Volunteering to its headquarters, the Home of FIFA in Zurich, for an open and constructive exchange on key issues shaping the global sports landscape.

FIFA steps up action against online abuse

To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football. 

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns launches today

Ticket sales for the last three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ presented by Aramco will begin at 15:00 Qatari time today (Saturday,15 November) at FIFA.com/tickets. 

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns 

Morocco to host Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ in a month’s time 

Morocco is set to host another chapter in the history of the women's game, with Round 2 of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid on Sunday, 14 December.

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Djibouti celebrates youth development progress with FIFA Talent Academy milestone and FIFA Arena opening

Youth football development in Djibouti has taken major strides forward with a milestone event celebrated at its FIFA Talent Academy and the opening of a FIFA Arena mini-pitch.

FIFA Talent Academy Djibouti Milestone Event

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ was always destined to be a  star-studded event, and all 16 nations that will be competing in Pasig City from 21 November have now confirmed their official squads.

Renata Adamatti of Italy women competes for the ball with Ana Ontiveros of Argentina 

Participants listen to a video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

General view during the FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina, FIFA Director of Innovation Johannes Holzmüller, Director of Sports Data at Kynisca Raul Pelaez and moderator Sam Robertson during a panel discussion

FIFA Director of Innovation Johannes Holzmüller speaks at the FIFA Innovation Conference

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the FIFA Innovation Conference

Participants arrive for the FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

Participants listen to a video message from FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström

FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

FIFA Innovation Conference highlights collaborative efforts to enhance football through purposeful innovations

The first FIFA Innovation Conference brought together a diverse community of football and technology experts to exchange ideas and explore how innovation particularly driven by collaboration can address the evolving challenges of the modern game.

FIFA Innovation Conference

Collaboration key to game’s future, FIFA Secretary General tells FIFA Innovation Conference

Global football and technology stakeholders gathered at the Home of FIFA for a two-day conference to look at the success of recent technological innovations, such as the use of referee body cams at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFAe Finals 25 groups confirmed ahead of event starting 10 December

The draw for the FIFAe Finals 25 has revealed the official group pairings for the world’s top football esports national teams competing across three FIFAe World Cup™ titles — Rocket League, eFootball™ Console, and eFootball™ Mobile.

FIFAe Finals 25 Groups Confirmed 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ “taking it to the next level” says FIFA Secretary General

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has said the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™ is taking global youth football “to the next level” after witnessing the gripping climax to the group stage in Qatar.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Aerial view of Aspire Academy

Globo and CazéTV announced as broadcast platforms in Brazil for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Globo and CazéTV have signed on as broadcast platforms for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ in the host nation, ensuring that football followers across the country can enjoy all the action through the widest possible coverage and exposure.

Brazil's forward #16 Bia Zaneratto (R) celebrates with Brazil's midfielder #10 Duda Sampaio (L)

Players’ Voice Panel honorary captain George Weah determined to rid football of “disease” of racism

Football icon George Weah has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight to rid football of racism during a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) in Rabat, Morocco.

George Weah

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for selfies

The gathering brought together representatives from all 54 FIFA Member Associations in CAF to collaborate and share knowledge

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa listen to a presentation

A presentation is given during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa pose for a group photo

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa 

A presentation is given during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa 

Group photo during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat, Morocco

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

Gianni Infantino thanks African women’s football representatives for giving hope and opportunities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked women’s football representatives from across Africa for giving hope and opportunities to girls around the continent. Mr Infantino was speaking at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat

FIFA Professional Players Consultation Forum meets in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and other FIFA officials held fruitful discussions with player unions from across the world at a meeting in Rabat on the eve of the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™. 

General view of the Professional Players Consultation Forum in Rabat

Diverse FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ top four shows game’s “globalisation”, says FIFA President

Four countries from four different confederations in the top four places at the expanded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ shows the “globalisation of football”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said after attending the final in Rabat, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino passes the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 trophy to Jin A Ri of Korea DPR

Mikaël Silvestre and George Weah during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with members of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel 

Group photo during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

Mikaël Silvestre during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

George Weah during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

Meeting of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel in Rabat, Morocco

Thank you, Volunteers | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2025

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends DFB Bundestag 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has attended the 45th Ordinary German Football Association’s (DFB) Bundestag in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where FIFA Council member Bernd Neuendorf was re-elected DFB President until 2029. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström speaks during the DFB Bundestag 2025 

FIFA sets Guinness World Record for number of nationalities represented in a single football match

A new Guinness World Record has been set for the number of nationalities represented in a single football match. Players from 68 countries, each taking the field and playing for at least 10 minutes, took part in a FIFA staff match.

Guinness World Record - Morocco

Development high on the agenda as U-17 players and coaches swap stories in Doha

Two sets of summits held around the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ – which has been expanded to 48 teams and is now being played every year – have given players and coaches a golden opportunity to receive educational sessions on important topics.

Group picture during the Coaches and Technical Exchange

FIFA headquarters to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws

The final pathways to the game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be mapped out when the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and the European Play-Off draw take place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, on 20 November 2025.

FIFA World Cup Trophy in front of the Home of FIFA

FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger speaks during Player’s Summit at Aspire Academy

Player Summit and Coaches Exchange held on sidelines of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

Technical Study Group for expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ unveiled

FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) will be analysing and evaluating the trends, tactical innovations and performances at the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™.

Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Morocco paves way for the future

On 5 November, the city of Meknes witnessed the inauguration of a FIFA Arena mini-pitch. The event was one of great significance.

FIFA Arena Inauguration on the sidelines of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025: shortlist voting phase now open

Following another memorable year of on-field action around the world, FIFA is inviting the global football community to help decide which of the beautiful game’s leading lights should be nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025.

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in October 2025 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

A detailed view of the Adidas Triaonda match ball on the pitch 

FIFA Arena inauguration in Morocco 

President Infantino discusses power of football to unite and inspire the world at America Business Forum Miami 2025

Speaking at the America Business Forum (ABF) Miami 2025, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has once again underscored football’s unique ability to not only unite the world but promote global peace and inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at America Business Forum 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Formula 1 President & Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali during America Business Forum 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Formula 1 President & Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali pose for a group photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a selfie at America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for photos at America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino goes up on the stage to speak at America Business Forum 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) speaks at America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed at America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage during America Business Forum

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends America Business Forum

FIFA introduces the FIFA Peace Prize - an award to recognise exceptional actions for peace and unity

FIFA has announced the introduction of the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.

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FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 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. 

Football Unites The World flag

Charly Deretti and Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb 

Charly Deretti and Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb reunite at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

Brazil and China PR faced off in the Round of 16 at the  FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™. The game stirred up no shortage of memories for Charly Deretti, who is one of the 54 match officials on duty at the global showpiece.

FIFA Appeal Committee confirms sanctions against Football Association of Malaysia and seven players

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

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Players of Chad celebrate in the dressing room 

Djarmen Kaltouma of Chad lifts the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy

Players of Chad celebrate

Yasmine Klai of Tunisia controls the ball 

Kani Abdoulaye of Chad battles for possession with Meriem Barhoumi of Tunisia

Solange Larkingam of Chad celebrates scoring with teammates 

Shahid Alboulati of Libya battles for possession with Tchinsou Salamatou of Chad 

Players of Afghan Women United celebrate

Najma Arefi, Nilab Mohammadi and Maryam Karimyar of Afghan Women United celebrate 

Players of Afghan Women United celebrate 

Sosan Mohammadi of Afghan Women United celebrates scoring

Fatima Haidari of Afghan Women United runs with the ball

Nilab Mohammadi of Afghan Women United battles for possession with Sahar Buhmira and Shahid Alboulati of Libya

Players of Afghan Women United during a huddle 

Triumphant conclusion to FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025

Triumphant conclusion to the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 includes trophy for Chad, first win for Afghan Women United

The trailblazing FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 concluded successfully, and dramatically, on Saturday in Berrechid, Morocco, with unbeaten Chad atop the four-team table and a historic measure of triumph enjoyed by each of the participating nations.

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