Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff

Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter 

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the FIFA Council meeting, to be held via videoconference on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 16:00 CET, is now available.

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Eight vibrant Host Cities to dazzle the world at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA, joined by a host of prominent and high-profile Brazilians, officially announced  the eight Host Cities and their respective stadiums for the historic edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, marking a memorable milestone.

The stage is set: beloved Brazilian icons present FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Host Cities and stadiums

In a country of continental proportions, each city selected to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ possesses its own distinct beauty and cultural heritage, ready to be showcased to the world – along with celebrated icons.

Adriana Lima

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Indonesia with two new mini-pitches

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches have been opened near schools in Indonesia as the initial steps continue towards fulfilling FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s ambition of establishing at least 1,000 new mini-pitches worldwide to benefit children.

 FIFA Arena inauguration - Indonesia

Rafa Brites 

Brazilian icons present FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Host Cities and stadiums

Group photo during the inauguration of two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches

The initiative aims to establish at least 1,000 new mini-pitches worldwide to benefit children

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir speaks during the inauguration ceremony

Children attending the opening of two mini-pitches as part of the FIFA Arena project

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir says the pitches are about “opportunity, learning and hope”

The FIFA Arena project is being rolled out around the world with the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) among the first 11 of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations to bring it to life

Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir attending the opening of two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches 

Two mini-pitches have been inaugurated near Jakarta as part of the FIFA Arena project

Children attending the opening of the new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Jakarta, Indonesia

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches have been opened near schools in Indonesia 

FIFA Member Associations Division Asia & Oceania Regional Director Sanjeevan Balasingam underlined FIFA Arena’s significance

 FIFA Arena inauguration in Jakarta, Indonesia

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Indonesia 

Jaime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

Charles Nyambe, President & Managing Director of Special Olympics, Africa Region attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

aime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

 Jaime Yarza, FIFA Representative and Director of Tournament, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

 Marie-Celine Zialor, Minister of Sports of Seychelles attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

Tikay, Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, attends the during FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

Angelo Schirinzi, FIFA Technical Study Group, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics 

Charles Nyambe, President & Managing Director of Special Olympics, Africa Region, Dejan Stankovic, FIFA Legend, attend the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinic

Marie-Celine Zialor, Minister of Sports of Seychelles, attends the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

A general view during the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics on May 07, at Paradise Arena 2025 in Mahe, Seychelles

 Tikay, Mascot of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, attends the during FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

FIFA, LOC and WHO team up in Seychelles to bring ‘Be Active’ to the Special Olympics

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025™ have united with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Special Olympics to deliver a series of fun-filled beach soccer clinics.

A general view during the FIFA x WHO Be Active Clinics

Hiroyuki Ito, Japan's lucky charm at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™

Japanese fan Hiroyuki Ito travelled to the Seychelles for his sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup with this superfan instrumental in promoting the sport in the Land of the Rising Sun. 

Japan v Seychelles: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group A

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White House Task Force meets to discuss future FIFA tournaments in the United States

Donald Trump, President of the United States, hosted the first White House Task Force meeting today, set up to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Meeting of the White House Task Force 

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino participate in a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup 

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks after signing a document creating the "White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 

US President Donald Trump holds up a document creating the "White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026" as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

Hiroyuki Ito (Japan)

Visa announced as Official Partner of inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA is proud to announce that Visa, a long-standing FIFA partner and global leader in digital payments, will be an Official Partner of the maiden edition of the FIFA Club World Cup™, which will take place across the United States.

FIFA takes decision on last FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ participating team

FIFA welcomes the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject the appeals of CF Pachuca, Club León and Asociación Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in relation to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match ball 

Limited initial release of FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages for matches in United States launched

Today, FIFA and On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, announced that a collection of game-changing hospitality packages for matches held in the United States are available for purchase at FIFA.com/Hospitality

FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages

FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2025)

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

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event held in Guatemala 

FIFA takes next step to support strengthening of cotton-textile-garment value chains in C-4+ countries

FIFA has announced apparel for the FIFA Football for Schools programme sourced from members of the Cotton-4 plus (C4+) countries will be available by the end of 2025 as part of its commitment to promote economic inclusion in developing countries.

FIFA takes next step to bring Cotton-4 plus countries into football apparel market

Volunteer applications for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ now open

FIFA has launched the registration process for the volunteer programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place between 27 September and 19 October. The application window is open until Thursday, 5 June.

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions clubs for involvement in match manipulation

Following a thorough analysis of the respective cases and as part of its zero-tolerance policy against match manipulation, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA support fuels Seychelles’ history-making moment

Seychelles conjures images of dazzling beaches, azure, blue waters and a laidback lifestyle. But for 11 days the African nation will be the focus of the football world as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ takes place.

Seychelles national Beach Soccer team ahead of Seychelles 2025

Thailand becomes first Asian country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitch

Thailand has become the first Asian FIFA Member Association to open a mini-pitch as part of the FIFA Arena project that aims to establish 1,000 new small-size playing surfaces to benefit children around the world.

FIFA Arena Opening Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand

FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Bangkok, Thailand

FIFA Arena mini-pitch at the Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School 

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ - where to watch

The first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ to be staged in Africa kicks off on 1 May and is to be streamed live and free on FIFA+.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup trophy and match ball 

FIFA and Global Citizen announce the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that aims to raise USD $100 million to provide access to quality education and football for children around the world. 

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Michael Isaacman speak onstage during Global Citizen NOW

European and African Member Associations share knowledge at Vienna workshop

A group of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from Africa and Europe have met in Vienna to exchange ideas as part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between different football regions.

Participants pose for a group photo during the FIFA Cooperation & Knowledge-Sharing Workshop between African and European MAs

Member Associations submit bidding agreements for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

In line with the established timeline for the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA has received bidding agreements from Member Associations.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Safe Football Support Unit appoints lead

Following a robust recruitment process led by the independent panel of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU), the FIFA Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander McLin as the Unit Lead of the newly established unit from 1 May 2025.

Alex McLin headshot

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

FIFA has officially launched invitations to tender (ITTs) in New Zealand, for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

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FIFA launches two platforms to promote global cooperation in the field of integrity

FIFA has launched two digital platforms that seek to promote sustainable cooperation in the field of global integrity. 

 FIFA emblem

Mini-pitch inaugurated in Georgia as FIFA Arena project kicks off

Georgia has become one of the first countries to inaugurate a FIFA Arena mini-pitch following FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to install 1,000 such pitches globally to provide more playing opportunities for children worldwide.

FIFA Arena inauguration at Varketili Football Centre on April 28, 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia

FIFA President announces charity match to honour Pope Francis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced a charity football match in aid of children will be played to honour Pope Francis’ wishes after attending the late pontiff’s funeral.

Pope Francis plays with a football as he meets priests participants to the Clericus Cup

Argentina flag flies at half-mast at the Home of FIFA

Confederation flags fly at half-mast at the Home of FIFA

Flags at half-mast at the Home of FIFA in tribute to Pope Francis

FIFA launches inaugural World Football Week and invites football community to join festivities

FIFA has launched World Football Week from 21-25 May 2025, an inaugural week of festivities to celebrate football’s unique ability to connect people across places, cultures and languages. 

World Football Week 2025

Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia.

Spain lift the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Tori Penso: Incredible honour to be named a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ referee

Tori Penso has spoken about the intense work and preparation which has gone into her selection as one of the match officials for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and said it was an "incredible honour" to be named for the 32-team competition.

Tori Penso poses for a portrait 

Concacaf Women's referee seminar

Back in the Top 50 and keeping their World Cup dreams alive, Paraguay's development efforts pay off

Paraguay last featured in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking Top 50 in July 2023. They also cemented their ambition to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010.  APF Head of Development speaks about this.

Image > Players of Paraguay pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match vs Chile

FIFA launches quarterly report on CAS football-related cases

FIFA has launched a quarterly report on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) football awards, a new initiative aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of CAS rulings in football-related cases. 

Entrance of the Court of Arbitration for Sport

FIFA supports the development of the Copa Federal Femenina in Argentina

FIFA's Forward Development Programme has provided financial and strategic support for the Copa Federal Femenina Argentina since it's first in 2021. Jill Ellis, FIFA's Chief Football Officer, watched Newell's Old Boys lift the trophy in the 4th edition.

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