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Find out how FIFA works towards making the beautiful game truly global as football unites the world at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026™

People watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Mexico and South Africa in a sports bar in Shanghai

FIFA World Cup 2026™ captivates global audiences 

Dr Dawn Scott, VP Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation at Washington Spirit 

Dawn Scott: Knowledge is the key to a healthier future for women’s football

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Norway’s Viking Row and French clapping: two sets of fans, one language at FIFA World Cup 2026

MLS Legend Calen Carr poses for a photo with participants during the FIFA Be Active Training Session at Central Park

FIFA Be Active campaign turbocharges community celebrations at FIFA Arena in New York City 

Uganda celebrate winning the Homeless World Cup 2025

Homeless World Cup concludes in Oslo with two first-time champions as FIFA continues its support

Al Ahly FC v Inter Miami CF: Group A - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

2025 was a monumental year for FIFA, both on and off the pitch as we were able to show more than ever that football unites the world.

FIFA's Annual Report 2025

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The 76<sup>th</sup> FIFA Congress took place in Vancouver, Canada on 30 April 2026, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the 75<sup>th</sup> Congress in Paraguay in May 2025.

FIFA Congress 2026

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FIFA's focus centres on 11 strategic objectives for the next four years.

Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027

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To deliver the most relevant insights, the benchmarking focuses exclusively on women’s football leagues and clubs. The analysis focuses on the performance of leagues and clubs in each tier and how each can learn from its peers and/or the tier above.

'Setting the Pace' FIFA Benchmarking Report (4th Edition)

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Concussion is a traumatic brain injury common in all sports. It’s vital to understand the signs, symptoms, and impacts of concussion because brain health is non-negotiable.

Concussion: Suspect and Protect

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Football Unites the World is a global movement to inspire, unite and develop through football. It brings people together, all over the world, to celebrate the beautiful game.

Football Unites the World

In Focus

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FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™

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FIFA Series

The FIFA Series 2026 brings together national teams with a wide range of competitive profiles, reinforcing its development-driven design. 

FIFA Series 2026

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™

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FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026™

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The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025

The Best FIFA Football AwardsTM 2025

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™

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FIFA Tournaments & Events

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Find everything FIFA is doing for any football related topic.

What FIFA does

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Since 1904, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, has served as the global governing body for football.

Organisation

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A wide range of campaigns shows FIFA’s extensive and widespread engagement to use the power of football for positive global impact.

Campaigns

Member Associations

The FIFA Member Associations (MAs) are at the centre of football’s global ecosystem, representing 211 countries and territories across six continents.

Document

From archived financial reports to published circulars, on subjects as diverse at the Laws of the Game, the regulations of each and every FIFA tournament, technical reports or even security regulations

Reports & Documents

Lieke Martens hugs Danielle van de Donk in a friendly win over Australia

Updated ranking table for Men's and Women's teams. 

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

INSIDE FIFA

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Semi-Finals are set

Lionel Messi magic and record crowds crown Kansas City's FIFA World Cup story

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Mascots promote sustainability

From the FIFA World Cup to the dinner tables of Kansas City’s families in need

"We are not influenced by anyone," FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina

Highlights

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

Rules and reports, legal portal, Football Tribunal, decisions, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), anti-doping, compliance, integrity, educational programmes, disciplinary, etc.

Legal

FIFA Clearing House, agents, transfer reports, transfer windows, educational programmes (transfers, agency), etc.

Transfer system

Strategy, programmes in club licensing, coach mentorship, professionalisation, benchmarking and health snapshot reports, etc.

Women's Football

FIFA Forward, Diploma in Club Management, clubs and leagues professionalisation, Club Benefits Programme, professional football landscape, etc.

Advancing football

International refereeing list, refereeing at tournaments, Laws of the Game, etc.

Refereeing

Standards for video assistant referees (VAR), goal-line technology, playing surfaces, etc. certified installations, providers, etc.

Innovation

New football metrics, technical reports, coaching resources, technical development, FIFA Talent Academies, FIFA Training Centre...

Talent development

Bidding processes, sustainability, legacy, volunteering, media rights, broadcasters, etc.

Tournament organisation

FIFA is working on a wide range of topics from improving the women's game and developing football around the world to ensuring better football governance structures.

From the opening whistle of the group stage to the celebrations of defending champions Argentina after the quarter-final, Kansas City Stadium, one of the great sports venues in the United States, has given the FIFA World Cup 2026™ six matches to remember.

Players and match officials line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium

Vera Gonzalez-Howard dissolved into tears saying “I don’t deserve this”, as USA captain Tim Ream offered praise and thanks for her contribution during the FIFA World Cup 26™ while gifting the Mexican-born US Citizen a Fourth of July decorated cake. 

Unsung Hero Vera lauded by Captain America for her selfless contribution

One of the most popular aspects of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been the mascots, with Maple™ the Moose, Zayu™ the Jaguar and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle proving popular with fans at stadiums and FIFA Fan Festivals across all 16 Host Cities.

The Planet is Our Field is a FIFA World Cup 2026 sustainability awareness activation 

Over four unforgettable weeks, Los Angeles Stadium has provided the stage for some of the most memorable moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, played out in front of packed crowds at the breathtaking, state-of-the art venue.

Spain gives Los Angeles Stadium’s FIFA World Cup run a fitting Hollywood farewell

A view during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, United States.

For many of its 50,000 volunteers, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been their first taste of the unique experience of being at the heart of a big, global football tournament, but there are a small group who have become veterans of the volunteer team.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

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