Mixed teams of officials appointed for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™

Group games at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ continue in Tashkent, Bukhara and Andijan this week

Iran v Venezuela - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Gianni Infantino welcomes FIFA’s ‘glocal’ presence at Member Associations Division workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the crucial role FIFA’s Member Associations (MA) Division plays in making football truly global at a three-day workshop for the division’s collaborators at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

MA Division & Regional Offices - Annual Gathering in Zurich

ASA Foundation "creating positive change" for Indonesian youngsters with FIFA Foundation help

The ASA Foundation was originally founded in 2001 as a sports-based youth empowerment academy for Indonesian street kids with the NGO working with the FIFA Foundation since 2018. 

ASA Foundation & FIFA Foundation

MA Division & Regional Offices- Annual Gathering in Zurich

The man who dresses up as a ‘tiger’ to bring joy to Colombia

Forero is renowned for dressing up as a ‘tiger’ when Colombia play. His inspiration came from his love and admiration for Falcao and his connection with the Barranquilla carnival.

Fan of Colombia shouts during FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 match

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™  quarter-finals 

FIFA name referees and assistants for matches on 15 September Total of 58 female match officials are taking charge of games in Colombia Football Video Support (FVS) is being trialled at the tournament

Referee Oh-Hyeon Jeong

USA working to get youth team players to speak the same language

Until recently, players progressing through the various age levels in the USA national youth team set-up found themselves continually having to adapt to new systems, something which Tracey Kevins likened to having to learn a new language every year.

Tracey Kevins, Head Coach of USA, looks on during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 match

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ to be broadcast live in over 175 territories

Traditional broadcasters across the world will be screening every minute of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, while supporters in territories where the matches are not being shown on linear television can catch all the action live on FIFA+.

FIFA Futsal World Cup Trophy

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme launches in Africa as Mauritania joins initiative

The FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme has taken a major step by launching in Africa, with Mauritania the first country on the continent to join this innovative initiative that aims to positively impact lives of at least 10,000 schoolchildren.

Change of kick-off times for the quarter-final matches of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ in Cali

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™️ have announced a change to the kick-off times for the quarter-final matches to be played on Sunday 15 September in Cali. 

Fans of Colombia cheer during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Guatemalan FA ups game in youth development stakes

Youth football in Guatemala recently received a shot in the arm following the conclusion of the inaugural instalments of three national youth tournaments, which were held thanks, in no small part, to support received through the FIFA Forward Programme.

A view of the action during the U-12 Mixed 7-a-side National Youth Tournament in Guatemala

National Youth Tournaments in Guatemala

National Youth Tournaments held in Guatemala thanks to FIFA Forward funds

Lay’s named Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™ & FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™

Lay’s is building on its commitment to celebrating football fandom by becoming an Official Sponsor of both the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, bringing fans closer to the game than ever before.

LAY’S NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ & FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027™

The family ties of debutant Austria  

Two mothers and a father share their experiences of their daughters' debut on world stage  

Mariella El Sherif of Austria pose with her family after winning the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 match between Ghana and Austria

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ round of 16 

 Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ round of 16 matches which will be played on Wednesday, 11 September and Thursday, 12 September.

Referee Oh-Hyeon Jeong gestures

FIFA and Norwegian Football Association unite to combat racism

FIFA Regional Director Europe Elkhan Mammadov has met Norwegian Football Association (NFF) President Lise Klaveness and other leaders in football, sport and business in the country’s capital Oslo to discuss the role of football in combatting racism.

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme – Belize 

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme in Belize 

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme in Belize is “taking our kids into a new era”

The FIFA Foundation will help to introduce computer science and robotics into 40 Belizean primary schools. A training workshop held in Belmopan was attended by 130 teachers. Ten thousand students are set to benefit from the programme.

Rosana: "I love football because it transforms lives”

Rosana played at four FIFA Women’s World Cup™ tournaments and four Olympic Games. FIFA Forward is supporting the creating of grassroots tournaments for women in Brazil

 Rosana, Head Coach of Brazil, gesture

Uzbekistan and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) are ready to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup 

 “Uzbekistan has invested in modernising and expanding its sporting infrastructure, including state-of-the-art futsal arenas and training facilities. These investments ensure that the country is well-prepared to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup.”

AFC FUTSAL ASIAN CUP 2024 - Match Uzbekistan v Tajikistan

From outcasts to heroes: Ghana’s women footballers enjoy radical change in status

Ghana are taking part in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ for the 17 time in a row. Participation in international tournaments has played a major role in growing women’s football in Ghana. Support from the Ghana Association and FIFA also been fundamental.

Yussif Basigi, Head Coach of Ghana, lines up for the national anthem prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 4

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 2

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 1

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop
- Day 4

FIFA Talent Development Scheme | Talent Coach Workshop at the Home of FIFA

Arsène Wenger celebrates arrival of new game-changing Talent Coaches 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger says the signs are “very positive” for the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) as a clutch of new FIFA Talent Coaches joined colleagues for a workshop at FIFA headquarters.

A group photo during the FIFA Talent Coach Workshop at Home of FIFA

FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) | Talent Coach Workshop

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ squad lists announced

With only eight days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the final squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been announced.

The official match ball for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Match officials announced for final round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ group stage matches 

Match officials have been confirmed for the final round of group stage games at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™. 

Referee Iuliana Elena Demetrescu gestures

FIFA unveils emblem and announces audio signature for the new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA has unveiled the emblem for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the most inclusive competition in the history of club football, as the countdown to the first edition in the United States next year continues.

FIFA unveils emblem for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ general sale begins

As excitement builds ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, set to take place from 16 October to 3 November, the general sales period for the tournament has now begun.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 match ball

Twelve candidate host cities begin selection process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA has begun the process of selecting the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with a virtual workshop for the 12 candidate cities bidding to stage matches. 

Candidate Host City and Stadium Virtual Workshop 

Growing the game in Malaysia at the heart of Football for Schools expansion

Strongly attended Football for Schools festival hosted in Penang with the programme significantly expanded in Malaysia after last year’s initial roll-out. 

Football for Schools festival, Penang, Malaysia.

Mid-year transfer window breaks multiple records

FIFA has today released its International Transfer Snapshot, an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, which reveals a number of record-breaking figures in both men’s and women’s football.

International Transfer Snapshot 2024 mid-year transfer window

Match officials announced for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ matches 13 to 24

Match officials have been confirmed for the opening eight matches in the second round of fixtures at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™. 

Referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 2024)

A look at FIFA's global activities across the globe during August 2024 including women's football, futsal, refereeing, Football for Schools and more. 

Football Festivals: Women’s Football Campaign – FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™

Gianni Infantino watches historic FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ get underway in Colombia

FIFA President saw the hosts beat Australia 2-0 in front of an “exceptional” crowd. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ is the first to feature 24 teams. No Racism gesture will be introduced at the tournament and football video support will be trialled

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the Group A FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 match between Colombia and Australia 

FIFA update

FIFA has received the independent legal assessment of the Palestine Football Association’s proposals against the Israel Football Association. This assessment will be sent to the FIFA Council to review in order that the subject can be discussed.

Home of FIFA

FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

Following its unanimous approval at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2024, a global crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse will become part of football protocol when implemented at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™.

No racism

Match officials announced for first round of games at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™

 Match officials have been confirmed for the opening round of matches of the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup 2024™, the first edition of the tournament to feature 24 teams.

Marta Huerta

FIFA enhancing youth football development in Mexico through 2024 Supercopa  

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) successfully staged the 2024 edition of the Supercopa FMF, a tournament that has become a cornerstone of the long-term development of youth football in Mexico since its inception in 2019.   

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