Gianni Infantino says strategy “crucial” as new FIFA Compliance Handbook is published

Gianni Infantino has underlined the importance of FIFA’s “comprehensive compliance programme” to global football development at the 2025 FIFA Compliance Summit, as the second edition of the FIFA Compliance Handbook is published.

Rochelle Mello presents the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

All 16 nations that will grace the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ have now confirmed their official squads for the upcoming tournament, which begins on Thursday, 1 May and concludes on Sunday, 11 May.

FBSWC25 - Official Squad List Announcement

Jamie Woodruff presents at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 

Attendees during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 

A view of referee cards during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Ken Liddle speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Anja Zumkeller speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Chris Mihm, Jessica Valenzuela, Graciela Garay, Joanna LoRusso, Niels Lindholm and Jaime-Albizu Lamboy-Riley during the FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Mauro Silva speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Rochelle Mello speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Christoph Suppiger presents at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Group speakers on stage during a workshop at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Attendees at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Attendees in smaller groups during a workshop at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

A view of the Compliance Handbook during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Rochelle Mello and Astrid Rauch present the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Kirsty Grant-Hart speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero speaks during the opening of the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message

FIFA Council Member and Brazilian Football Confederation President Ednaldo Rodrigues presents a Brazil national team jersey to FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero 

FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens, Hisense North american president David Gold, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Atlanta

5th FIFA Compliance Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Next generation in focus on FIFA President’s tour of Atlanta – “Children are our future”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underscored FIFA’s commitment to making football even more accessible to future generations of girls and boys on a tour of Atlanta, United States – one of 11 US cities that will stage matches at the FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA President Visits Atlanta - FIFA Club World Cup 2025


Match officials appointed for landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Following a thorough preparation process that included seminars with FIFA referees from all six confederations, the FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Team One armband 

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FIFA Clearing House webinars 2025 – first edition

FIFA Football for Schools turns dreams into reality for Fijian teen

The life of a Fijian schoolgirl was revolutionised the day FIFA’s Football for Schools visited. In just 18 months, Adi Ulamila has improved her education and been taken under the wing of the Fiji Football Association. 

Fija U-17 and Ba FC player Adi Ulamila

Asian strength at FIFA Club World Cup™ “proof” of tournament’s global nature, FIFA President tells Asian Football Confederation Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 35th AFC Congress the broad cross-section of countries represented by the confederation’s players at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is “further proof” of FIFA’s “desire to make football truly global”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 35th AFC Congress 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at TQL Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Cincinnati 

Gianni Infantino praises FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ hosts Cincinnati for TQL Stadium - "A real jewel"

Cincinnati's TQL Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, is one of the most beautiful stadiums Gianni Infantino has seen, the FIFA President said, as he continued his tour of the 11 American cities that will host the tournament.

Mayor of Cincinnati Aftab Pureval, FC Cincinnati Controlling Owner & Co-CEO Carl H. Lindner III, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FC Cincinnati President & Co-CEO Jeff Berding

Expanded FIFA World Cup™ pays instant dividends for New Zealand and OFC

New Zealand became the second non-host team to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026™ after Japan when they defeated New Caledonia 3-0 in the final of the OFC World Cup Qualification tournament on 24 March.

New Zealand's players celebrate 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Philadelphia

Gianni Infantino visits site of FIFA World Cup 26™ fan fest in Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the site of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Host City Philadelphia and met the leadership of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the local organising committee.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a tour on Lemon Hill

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event held in Guatemala 

Guatemala has held the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, reflecting the country's dedication and commitment to helping young footballers fulfil their potential.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles player A.J. Brown pose for a picture

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting at Wells Fargo Centre 

A group photo during the visit of FIFA President to Geno's Steaks 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis visit the Rocky steps

Alejandro Bedoya presents a Philadelphia Union shirt to FIFA President Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Welcome America CEO Michael Del Bene during a tour on Lemon Hill

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with City council president Kenyatta Johnson during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with city council members during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Philadelphia Eagles COO Frank Gumienny and Philadelphia Eagles president Don Smolenski

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during his visit to Lincoln Financial Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop pose for a photo 

Gianni Infantino visits Super Bowl Champions during tour of Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a visit to the Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl Champions, and their Lincoln Financial Field stadium as he continued his tour of the 11 cities that will host the FIFA Club World Cup. 

Passion and flair of South American football on display at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

South America's importance to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup was emphasised by Gianni Infantino as he addressed the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress

Each FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ host city to receive USD one million legacy commitment from FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that FIFA will make a legacy contribution of USD one million to each of the 11 cities that will host matches at the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

Additional top tickets for all matches of groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ now on sale

As excitement mounts ahead of the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup™, FIFA has released new tickets for all matches of the landmark competition that will see 32 of the top teams on the planet compete for the tantalising title of club world champions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Orlando, a unique FIFA Club World Cup™ city

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Orlando, United States, to see at first hand the two stadiums which will host matches in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and said that the city will go down in soccer history.

Group photo during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA celebrates historic step for women’s football at LA28 Olympic Games

FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

General view inside the stadium as the Olympic Rings can be seen

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Orlando City SC President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon and Orlando FC Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Caesar López

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Orlando

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Orlando City SC President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon during a visit to Inter&Co Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during a visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveils the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during a visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Camping World Stadium 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to Camping World Stadium

Group photo during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's visit to Camping World Stadium 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pose with the Official Matchball of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 during a visit to Camping World Stadium

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Orlando City SC President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon and Orlando FC Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Caesar López pose for a picture at Inter&Co Stadium 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Orlando City SC President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon and Orlando FC Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Caesar López pose for a picture at Inter&Co Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Inter&Co Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino next to the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during a visit to Inter&Co Stadium 

FIFA-PSSI workshop paves way for safer football in Indonesia

FIFA and the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) have strengthened their collaboration to improve football safety and security across the nation. A key milestone in this effort was a joint workshop held in Jakarta.

Group photo during the Stadium Safety & Security Capacity Building Workshop at Mandiri University in Jakarta, Indonesia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Nashville

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his visit at Geodis Park 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with Nashville SC players at Geodis Park 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during his tour at Nashville SC facilities

FIFA President Gianni infantino and Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre pose for a picture

FIFA President Gianni infantino gives a speech during his visit at Geodis Park

FIFA President Gianni infantino and Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre take a tour at Geodis Park

FIFA President Gianni infantino talks with Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during his visit to Nashville SC facilities

Local solidarity to the fore in Nashville during FIFA Club World Cup™ visit 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Nashville, United States, where he expressed his condolences to those affected by recent flooding in the area and announced plans to use the FIFA Club World Cup legacy fund to build mini-pitches for young people.

FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs, , and Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the pitch during a visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Bank of America Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 25™ host Charlotte "a great soccer city", says Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has toured Charlotte, one of the 11 cities that will host the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, describing it as a great sports and soccer city. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the official match ball of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ during a visit to the Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the pitch during his visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo during his visit to the Bank of America Stadium 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during his visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CEO of Tepper Sports and Entertainment Kristi Coleman pose for a photo on the pitch during a visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for photos during his visit to Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during his visit to Bank of America Stadium

Group photo during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's meeting with Charlotte FC leadership at Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Owner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Dave Tepper look at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meet and greet with Charlotte FC leadership at Bank of America Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Charlotte

FIFA Referee Seminar - Fitness Check

FIFA holds seminars to prepare referees for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™

A football match during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA 

FIFA’s Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca speaks during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

Danny Makkelie takes part in a reaction test during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA 

Referee fitness check during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

A football match during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina speaks during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA 

FIFA Referees during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina speaks during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

Seminar for FIFA referees from UEFA at the Home of FIFA

"An extra responsibility": FIFA holds seminars to prepare referees for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™

Referees from around the world have taken part in seminars organised by FIFA as part of efforts to ensure the highest possible standard of officiating at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™.  The seminars were held in Zurich, Dubai and Buenos Aires.

A group photo during the FIFA referee seminar at the Home of FIFA

FIFA launches third edition of the Executive Programme in Anti-Doping 

FIFA has launched the third edition of its anti-doping programme, designed to provide guidance to all football stakeholders who have to deal with or manage this increasingly complex subject. Third edition runs from September 2025 to January 2026.

Technician holding urine samples

Balancing elite refereeing and motherhood

World Health Day is on 7 April, and the focus of this year's celebration will be on pregnancy, healthy childbirth and postnatal health. FIFA works hard to ensure that its elite-level female referees can combine motherhood with their careers. 

Referee Lara Lee is seen with her daughter during the FIFA Women's Elite Referees Seminar for AFC/CAF/OFC in Doha, Qatar

FIFA-WTO study estimates USD 47 billion economic output from FIFA Club World Cup™ and FIFA World Cup™ in the US

FIFA and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have released two studies that showcase the significant socioeconomic impact the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™ could have in the United States and globally.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ - Socioeconomic impact analysis

Gianni Infantino says FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ will be “a great success”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the work of the President of the Republic of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan and the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) led by Elvis Chetty to ensure the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 will be “a great success”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Draw

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 Official Draw - FIFA President video message

Draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA receives confirmations of interest in hosting 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA has received valid bids from FIFA Member Associations in North America and Europe to host the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, respectively. The FIFA administration will conduct thorough bidding and evaluation processes.

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