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 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

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 

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

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 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.

Players of Chad celebrate while lifting the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy 

Niger is welcomed to the arena

Friday 31 October marked a celebration of football in Niamey, the capital of Niger, with the inauguration of two FIFA Arena mini-pitches. 

FIFA Arena inauguration in Niger

FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and FENIFOOT President Issaka Adamou

FIFA MA Development Manager Fatou Camara, FENIFOOT President Issaka Adamou  and FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov

Group photo with the FIFA delegation and FENIFOOT officials during the inauguration of the FIFA Arena in Niger.

Group photo during the inauguration of the FIFA Arena in Niger.

FIFA Arena inauguration in Niamey, Niger

FIFA teams up with Nour x Yarden to drop Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA has partnered with a pair of viral emerging artists – Egypt’s Nour and Nigeria’s Yarden – to create TMRW'S GOAT, the Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™.

FIFA teams up with Nour x Yarden to drop Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™️ 

Young media professionals gain invaluable experience at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

As part of the FIFA/AIPS Young Reporters Programme, 13 journalists covered the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. This is the fifth time the programme has featured at a FIFA World Cup. FIFA President Infantino congratulated the reporters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino interacts with the members of the AIPS Young Reporters Programme

FIFA Technical Study Group attends a round table with AIPS during of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA Legend and Player's Voice Panel member Juan Pablo Sorin attends a round table with AIPS during Chile 2025

Roberto Grassi, Head of Youth Tournaments at FIFA, attends round table with AIPS during Chile 2025

FIFA/AIPS Young Reporters Programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

BOMA™ swoops in as Official Mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

BOMA™ the desert owl has swooped in as the Official Mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ as the clock ticks down to kick-off of the historic tournament next Monday.

Players of Afghan Women United sing the national anthem 

Afghan Women United showcase talent, resilience and passion

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Afghan Women United players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a team photo with Afghan Women United players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino applauds during the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 match between Tunisia and Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with players of Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with players of Tunisia and Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lines up with match officials and players of Tunisia and Afghan Women United

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Tunisia players

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets players of Afghan Women United 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees Afghan Women United’s “beautiful story” at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

Gianni Infantino told the Afghan Women United players they are writing “a beautiful story” before the FIFA President attended their latest match in the groundbreaking FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 friendly tournament in Morocco.

FIFA creating something special with Afghan Women United, says Shilene Booysen

Shilene Booysen is one of the trailblazing figures shaping the modern landscape of African women’s football and coaching. As Afghan Women United Assistant Coach, she has worked closely with Head Coach Pauline Hamill.

Shilene Booysen gives instructions during a training session

FIFA and DAZN announce the ultimate global football platform – FIFA+ 

Following the resounding global success of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which secured an audience of billions of fans, FIFA and DAZN are joining forces to take the next step in their strategic partnership – a game-changing global relaunch of FIFA+.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Sir Len Blavatnik

“Invest in happiness,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells Future Investment Initiative

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted how football can help guide society’s moral compass and bring joy to people when he joined a high-level panel discussion at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 

Advisory panels of The IFAB discuss further ways of improving match flow and reducing disruptions in football

In a virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), discussions covered a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on further measures to improve the flow of play and minimise interruptions and time lost.

Official Adidas match ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025

FIFA advances club professionalisation across southern Africa through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across southern Africa as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, continuing its mission to strengthen the management and governance of football clubs throughout the continent.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Zimbabwe

World’s best football esports nations confirmed for FIFAe Finals 25 after record qualifiers

FIFA’s esports ecosystem saw a record 94 nations participate in 2025, making it one of the world’s largest nation-based esports competitions. With the qualifiers now concluded, the top national teams are set to converge in Riyadh for the FIFAe Finals.

Second phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26™ now open

The second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the Early Ticket Draw – kicks off today with its entry period now open for fans to enter. After great demand during the Visa Presale Draw, another one million tickets are being made available.

FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide

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