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

“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

Request for Information (RFI) – Ground Transportation Services, FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

The FIFA Transport Department invites companies specialised in ground transportation services to express their interest and provide relevant information to support the delivery of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

FIFA Women's World Cup Winner's Trophy 

Afghan Women United make history as pioneering tournament kicks off

History was made in Berrechid, Morocco, as the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 commenced today, with Afghan Women United playing their first international match. Chad, Libya and Tunisia are also participating in the pioneering tournament.

Players of Afghan Women United huddle

A detailed view of the emblem of Afghan Women United on the match shirt of Fatima Haidari

Afghan Women United write history as pioneering tournament kicks off

Manozh Noori of Afghan Women United is challenged by Dallou Fatime of Chad

Nilab Mohammadi of Afghan Women United is challenged by Kari Abdoulaye of Chad 

Manozh Noori of Afghan Women United celebrates scoring

Pauline Hamill, Head Coach of Afghan Women United, reacts as players of her team huddle 

Players of Tunisia pose for a photo

Merlem Barhoumi and Illyana Touihri of Tunisia celebrate

Wided Majri of Tunisia is challenged by Hadhom Alabed of Libya

Salma Marzouki of Tunisia is challenged by Hadhom Alabed of Libya

Tesnim Zerelli of Tunisia is brought down by Hadhom Alabed of Libya 

Illyana Touihri of Tunisia controls the ball whilst under pressure from Sahar Buhmira of Libya 

Chaima Abbassi of Tunisia (R) celebrates scoring her team's fourth goal with teammate Illyana Touihri 

Kari Abdoulaye of Chad celebrates scoring

A detailed view of the match pennant of Afghan Women United 

Players of Afghan Women United pose for a team photo

FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 kicks off

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding

FIFA ASEAN Cup announced as new Memorandum of Understanding is signed in Kuala Lumpur

FIFA and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 47th ASEAN Summit being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding 

“A place to be happy”: FIFA President inaugurates FIFA Arena and meets Prime Minister of Malaysia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Malaysia where he met the Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and inaugurated a FIFA Arena mini-pitch in the capital Kuala Lumpur.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim

FIFA President Visits Malaysia

FIFA President inaugurates FIFA Arena and meets Prime Minister of Malaysia 

Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets children at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President and FIFA Council Member Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E Anwar Ibrahim pose for a group photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the inauguration of the FIFA Arena at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kelana

FIFA President pledges continued support during Maldives visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his first official visit to the Maldives, where he met with the country’s Head of State, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, and participated in a football festival alongside local officials and legends. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

General view during the football festival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets children after playing in a football match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets the opposite team

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for photos

Children attending the football festival

General view during the football festival 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu shake hands

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström celebrate a goal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plays in a football match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a ball to President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu presents a jersey to FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed after his arrival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arriving in Malé

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed after arrival

A poster welcoming FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Republic of Maldives

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Football Association of Maldives President Ahmed Thariq 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Minister of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Maldives Thoriq Ibrahim 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Maldives 

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 to take place in Budapest

FIFA is pleased to announce that the next Football Law Annual Review will take place on 19 and 20 February 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, marking the eighth edition of this flagship legal event.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 

FIFA strengthens club game across the Caribbean through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across the Caribbean as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, strengthening the professional and operational capacity of clubs in the region.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Jamaica

Growing the women’s game (October 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during October 2025 with news from Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Liberia, India, Thailand, Uganda and more. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, Somoto, Nicaragua

BWI and FIFA sign groundbreaking agreement to advance workers’ rights at FIFA tournaments

The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) and FIFA have signed a new collaboration agreement that sets a framework for joint inspections, training, and reporting to promote decent and safe working conditions.

Match officials appointed for first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of match officials who will take charge of encounters at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, set to be held in the Philippines from 21 November to 7 December 2025.

FIFA Team One armband

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bolivia Football Association (FBF) Vice-President Edwin Callapino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez honour legends of Bolivian football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a a commemorative jersey to Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa during the Centenary celebrations of the association

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Bolivia Football Association (FBF) President Fernando Costa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, at the Centenary celebrations of the Bolivian Football Association

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates the 100th anniversary of Bolivian Football Association

FIFA President receives Bolivia Football Association’s Grand Gold Medal of Merit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded the Bolivia Football Association’s (FBF) Grand Gold Medal of Merit, the highest distinction awarded by the Association. 

FIFA President attends FBF 100th anniversary

Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.  

'Football Unites The World' armband

FIFA President attends ANFP technical centre inauguration

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay Silva

FIFA President praises “exceptional” FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Chile for the country’s hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after witnessing Morocco defeat Argentina in the final at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on after the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the Bolivia Football Association (FBF) centenary celebrations

FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Chilean youth national team players

Chilean Football Association Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

Marco Antonio Sulantay, Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad cut a ribbon

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, Marco Antonio Sulantay, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pose for a photo

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Marco Antonio Sulantay unveil a plaque

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, former Chile international Elías Figueroa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad arrive for the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

Marco Antonio Sulantay speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad during the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay

A pivotal moment in the development of Chilean football was marked on Sunday with the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Sulantay Silva. 

Group photo during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Sulantay Silva

FIFA Technical Study Group shares insights on the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) has presented its analysis of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. They pointed out specific aspects such as the role of the goalkeeper during short goal kicks, and the use of zonal marking at corners. 

Technical Study Group press conference at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 

Tireless passion: a FIFA volunteering hat-trick on home soil

When she discovers why she is being interviewed, Paula Flores laughs and her colleagues applaud: of the 808 volunteers at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™.

Paula Flores, volunteer, during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and explained how football’s world governing body reinvests its revenue in developing football around the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final and third-place play-off referees announced

Maurizio Mariani from Italy, will be the referee of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final. Omar Abdulkadir Artan of Somalia will referee the third place match of the tournament. ootball Video Support (FVS) has been used throughout the competition.

Referee Maurizio Mariani gestures during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Kazakhstan launches massive grassroots push as first FIFA Arena mini-pitch opens

The official opening ceremony of Kazakhstan's first football mini-pitch, built under the international FIFA Arena programme took place at the Al-Farabi IT School-Lyceum in Kokshetau. 

FIFA Arena inauguration in Kazakhstan | Photo: Kazakhstan Football Federation

Argentina and Germany headline top 10 reshuffle in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Following a thrilling round of 173 national-team outings that included FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers across five continents, and a flurry of friendlies, the October edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking serves up several eye-catching changes.

Nick Woltemade of Germany celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Northern Ireland and Germany at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast

FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 Workshop


FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

Official Song of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ released

Combining haunting vocals and an engaging beat, the Official Song of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, Marhba Bik (Welcome), provides a spellbinding musical backdrop to the tournament, which is to be contested on Moroccan soil.

Michelle Ramalho, Brazilian Football Confederation Vice President, during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop 

During the workshop, Host Cities representatives had the opportunity to attend 18 informative sessions on tournament planning and next steps

General view during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

More than 70 representatives of the eight Host Cities and stadiums for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ attended the workshop

Panel discussion during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

FIFA Legend Formiga attending the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis speaks during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

Gianni Infantino addresses FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop: “Potential of women’s football has no limits”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told more than 70 representatives of the eight Host Cities and stadiums for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil of the tournament’s power to propel the global standing of the women’s game to even greater heights.

Group photo at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

Over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets sold following Visa Presale Draw

Fans from 212 countries and territories of residence have already purchased over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales phase, which was launched in mid-September.

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