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

Players' social impact ideas at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Alessia Russo during the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Lydia Williams at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Players gathered at the May Fair Hotel for the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Laura Georges presents at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Malia Steinmetz presents at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, and former Afghanistan international and foundation founder Khalida Popal at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Formiga presents at the FIFA Player Impact Programme

Inaugural edition of FIFA Player Impact Programme launched

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 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ heralds new era says Gianni Infantino

The inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup™, held in Qatar and featuring 48 teams, has been hailed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as an overwhelming success, signalling a transformative period for global youth football. 

Bino, Head Coach of Portugal, is presented with his winners medal by Gianni Infantino

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.

Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces

Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ mascot

Juha, a tribute to an Arab literary legend, has been unveiled as the Official Mascot for the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™, the final stage of which will be contested from 1 to 18 December.

Clàudia Pons: FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ "a dream come true”

Spain among participants at landmark FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™. Inaugural edition marks turning point for women's futsal according head coach Clàudia Pons

Claùdia Pons during one of the Spanish national team's training sessions in the Philippines ahead of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

Historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ kick-off “just fantastic” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the historic opening day of the very first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ in Manila, Philippines, calling the game-changing tournament “just fantastic”.

FIFA President at FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

Decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee held two meetings on 17 and 18 November and took two decisions.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Match schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed

Following the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament staged at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, the match schedule for the tournament has been confirmed. 

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA Talent Academy players take Tajikistan onto global stage at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™

Tajikistan are one of four countries whose FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ squad was bolstered by FIFA Talent Academy players as the impact of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is felt on the global stage for the very first time.

Players of Tajikistan huddle

FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026™ for men’s and women’s national teams

FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond confederation boundaries.

FIFA Series 2026

Claùdia Pons during one of the Spain's training sessions in the Philippines ahead of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off draw reactions: “A huge responsibility”

Sixteen UEFA nations feature in the European Play-Offs, with four qualification places up for grabs via the four paths. Six nations will face off for two spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament in Mexico.

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon and Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off matches “make your nations dream” says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the draws for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off and told the 22 teams involved that they were allowing their countries to dream.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw

The FIFA World Cup trophy on display at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off draw reactions

Maldives host Palestine U-17 national team for training camp, friendlies ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Palestine’s attempt to reach the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals for the first time received a generous boost this month from the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), who invited them to the island nation for a training camp and two friendlies.

Palestine played Maldives U-17s in two friendlies at the National Football Stadium in Malé | Photo: Football Association of Maldives

Mark Schwarzer expects drama and emotion at FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers always bring drama and excitement, and one man who knows all about the unique emotions that come with a successful FIFA World Cup play-off is former Australia international goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Mark Schwarzer of Australia celebrates

Mark Schwarzer celebrates

Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA has selected Guadalajara and Monterrey as the Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament, which is scheduled to be contested in the two Mexican cities between 23 and 31 March 2026.

Spain first as Brazil bolster top 10 berth in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking

With the latest round of qualifiers done and dusted, UEFA and Concacaf sides punched their tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and claimed the final direct spots ahead of the Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws to be held on 20 November.

Estevao of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the international friendly match between Brazil and Tunisia in Lille, France

FIFA Legends Karembeu, Materazzi and Dahlin named as assistants for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European play-off draws

FIFA World Cup™-winning duo Christian Karembeu and Marco Materazzi and Martin Dahlin have been announced as the assistants for the Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and the European Play-Off Draw, which are set to take place this week.

FIFA investment in futsal tops USD 100m ahead of inaugural Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines

Futsal will take centre stage this week, with the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ set to get under way in the Philippines - a milestone moment that would not have been possible without FIFA’s substantial investment via its Forward Programme.

A view of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup adidas official match

DoorDash named Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ 

FIFA today announced DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) as an Official Tournament Supporter for both the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

DoorDash named Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ 

FIFA’s Paris office welcomes Brazilian Football Confederation delegation

Less than 24 hours after watching their renowned national team defeat Senegal in a London friendly, a group of Brazilian Football Association (CBF) officials were in France for a productive visit to FIFA’s Paris office. 

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.

Launch of the FIFA PASS (Priority Appointment Scheduling System)

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.

FIFA Women's Champions Cup logo

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.

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