A dream come true for three volunteer siblings in Colombia

Paola, Karen and Miguel are part of a group of volunteers at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™.

Mexico v Australia: Group A - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Bureau of the Council update on FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024™

The Bureau of the Council has unanimously taken a number of key decisions in relation to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™.

A view of the FIFA flag alongside the Confederation flags and the Football Unites the World flag 

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

Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ final on Sunday 22 September 2024 and the play-off for third place the day before, both at the Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín in Bogotá.

Canada v Brazil: Group B - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

The Homeless Football World Cup in seven points

The Homeless World Cup Foundation and FIFA signed a memorandum of understanding in Paris on 2 August. We take a look at seven key points to help you get to grips with this unique event. 

Homeless World Cup 2014, Santiago, Chile

Match officials appointed as 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup™ group stage curtain falls

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the selected match officials for the final round of group games at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.

Tajikistan v Morocco - FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

VAR implemented in Mauritanian Professional League

VAR in Mauritania

Mauritanian football introduces VAR

It marks a new era for Mauritanian football. For the first time in its history, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used in a Super D1 match. 

Expanded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ opens up welcome opportunities for coaches

For Venezuela, it has been a “dream come true”. For many of Ghana’s players, their first taste of air travel. 

Rosana, Head Coach of Brazil, lines up for the national anthem

Hong Myung-bo: Korean football going from strength to strength

Korean legend Hong Myung-bo has eyes set on the FIFA World Cup 26™.

South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo reacts

Victory, history and hope for San Marino

San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0 on 5 September, marking a historic victory. La Serenissima have now ended a run of 140 games without a win. A promising victory for the team ranked last in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings

Nicko Sensoli celebrates his goal against Liechtenstein

San Marino buoyant as Brunei and Samoa soar

Bolivia, Samoa, Brunei Darussalam and San Marino make major strides

Muhammad Nurikhwan Bin Othman of Brunei Darussalam celebrates

John Terry: Chelsea are excited to be at the FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea F.C. are excited to take part in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup™ according to John Terry, with the Blues ambassador and former England captain saying the tournament will provide benefits to European clubs, players and fans. 

John Terry, Chelsea defender

18 Sept 2024: Italian flag at half-mast at Home of FIFA

The Italian flag at half-mast at the Home of FIFA in tribute to Salvatore Schillaci

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A tribute to Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci

A tribute to Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci: 1964-2024

Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci was Italy's unlikely hero when they hosted the FIFA World Cup™ in 1990, a striker who was initially selected as a reserve but who went on to finish as top scorer with six goals to win both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards.

Italian forward Salvatore Schillaci 

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John Terry on new FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA publishes Football Tribunal Report 2023/2024

FIFA has today published the third edition of the Football Tribunal Report, which covers the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Football Tribunal Report 2023/2024

FIFA launches media rights tender processes in selected Asian territories for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA has launched invitations to tender for the media rights for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in the Asian territories of Cambodia, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam today

During the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Netherlands and Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Dunedin, New Zealand

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

 Match officials have been confirmed for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Colombia 2024™ semi-finals on Wednesday, 18 September, which will both be played at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali.

Colombia v Australia: Group A - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

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.

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.

Morocco v USA: Group C - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

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

Concussion: Suspect & Protect - No Match is Worth the Risk

Concussion awareness campaign | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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.

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Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk

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Suspect and Protect: Concussion awareness campaign

The family ties of debutant Austria  

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

Ghana v Austria: Group E - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

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™

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.”

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