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AGHAYEV Aliyar

Referee

LUTFALIYEVA Farida

MASIYEV Elchin

UMUDLU Kamal

ABDULLAYEV Elshad

Assistant Referee

AKBARZADA Gulnura

AMIRALI Akif

HUSEYNOV Namik

MAMMADOV Vusal

NURIYEVA Sevda

TALIBOV Parvin

ZEYNALOV Zeynal

AMIRASLANOV Knyaz

Futsal Referee

JABRAYILOV Ali

QAFARLI Hikmat

MAMMADOV Ingilab

Beach Soccer Referee

NAGHIYEV Nail

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Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan

Rovshan NAJAF

Balakishi GASIMOV

Elshad NASIROV

Konul MEHDIYEVA

Sarkhan HAJIYEV

Jahangir FARAJULLAYEV

Emil NAJAFOV

Elnur MAMMADLI

Jahangir HASANZADE

Portugal

Fernando SANTOS

Siyasat ASGAROV

Frank DE BLEECKERE

Omar PASHAYEV

Asim KHUDIYEV

Organisation

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

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

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

FIFA Council calls for peace and takes key decisions on football governance

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 2 October 2025 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including football governance and competitions. 

General view of FIFA Council Meeting No.33

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 v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ tender processes begin in several European markets

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in several European markets. 

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FIFA and Pacific Islands Forum extend partnership to combat climate change at COP29

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) agreed to continue their agreement to work together to combat climate change. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends COP29

FIFA Digital Skills Programme marks second anniversary with recognition for top Member Associations

Celebrating two years of transformative impact, FIFA has announced special awards for the most engaged Member Associations (MAs) in its Digital Skills Programme, marking its second anniversary on 7 November. 

FIFA Digital Skills workshop

FIFA appoints key positions within Member Associations Division

FIFA has announced the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as Chief Member Associations Officer, replacing Kenny-Jean Marie, who will depart the organisation to pursue new opportunities. Gelson Fernandes has been named Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer. 

MA Division & Regional Offices- Annual Gathering in Zurich

Gianni Infantino praises Azerbaijan football development in meeting with FA President

Gianni Infantino has praised Azerbaijan's efforts to develop football in a meeting with Rovshan Najaf, the President of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA).

Meeting with Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) President  - Olympic Games Paris 2024

African trio maintain perfect record in FIFA Series 

After a brief breather, the FIFA Series 2024™ made an impressive return with seven matches and four group winners determined.

Egypt and Algeria give new bosses debut delight in FIFA Series™

Freshly appointed coaches Hossam Hassan and Vladimir Petković made winning starts on debut with Egypt and Algeria respectively in Friday's FIFA Series encounters.

Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla of Egypt (hidden) celebrates scoring

More playing opportunities: FIFA Member Associations embrace the first FIFA Series

Member Associations applaud the unique opportunities presented by the FIFA Series

Cabo Verde v Guyana  - FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia

Bulgaria savouring FIFA Series 2024 challenge

Bulgaria’s players touched down in Baku on Tuesday, ready to spare no effort in the friendly matches that await them as part of the inaugural FIFA Series 2024™

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FIFA Series 2024™ match schedule now available

The official match schedule for the upcoming FIFA Series 2024™ is now available. The pilot edition will feature the national teams of 24 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) playing in five countries across three continents.

New Caledonia v England - Group C: FIFA U-17 World Cup

Excitement rises on the eve of the FIFA Series

 With the opening games of the FIFA Series approaching, we took a look at the growing excitement as member associations, coaches and players embark on a unique journey. 

Mohammed Belaili of Algeria lifts the FIFA Arab Cup trophy 

FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project to commence in March 2024

In line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 and following the decision taken by the FIFA Council in December 2022, FIFA will implement the FIFA Series pilot during the Men’s International Match Calendar window in March 2024.

The Football Unites the World flag flies alongside the FIFA flag at the Home of FIFA

Member Association news

These are some of the latest news articles, images and videos related to the association.

Updates - Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan

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