FIFA President Gianni Infantino expresses pride in “welcoming the world in the United States” for upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will be a global spectacle that will inspire future generations, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino who spoke at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium, one of 12 venues for this year’s competition. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at Rose Bowl Stadium

Japan book first ticket to game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™

Japan have become the first nation to book their place at the FIFA World Cup 26™ through confederation qualifying, having sealed their spot with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain. 

Japanese players celebrate qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report expanded to offer detailed global insights and recommendations

FIFA has today published the fourth edition of Setting the Pace  – its informative benchmarking report that provides insights into the factors that drive success in women’s football clubs and leagues.

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report 2024

FIFA President thanks Caribbean Football Union members for helping develop the region's "incredible" talent

The FIFA President has thanked the FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) for their efforts to grow the “incredible” football talent among the region's youth. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the 48th Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Ordinary Congress 

Gianni Infantino calls on Concacaf to keep women’s football in focus

The FIFA President has encouraged North and Central American and Caribbean FIFA Member Associations (MAs) to continue their efforts in developing women’s football ahead of a potential bid from the Concacaf region to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 40th Concacaf Ordinary Congress 

Tunisian football’s future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tunisian football is “building the platform to ensure sustained success” as he held talks with newly elected Tunisian Football Federation President Moez El Nasri on the fringes of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Tunisian Football Association President Moez El Nasri

Libyan football has "positive foundations to build upon" says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the positive progress Libyan football has made in recent years after meeting newly elected Libyan Football Federation (LFF) President Abdolmola El Mograbi ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Libyan Football Federation President Abdolmola El Mograbi

Gianni Infantino congratulates CAF President Motsepe on re-election

Gianni Infantino has congratulated Patrice Motsepe on his re-election by acclamation as the CAF President and highlighted the continent’s recent on- and off-the-pitch successes thanks to the confederation’s unity and strong collaboration with FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) alongside FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

Zimbabwean recovery in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) counterpart Nqobile Magwizi spoke about "uniting Zimbabweans through football" with FIFA support when they met ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Zimbabwe Football Association President Nqobile Magwizi 

Chadian football on track as new federation President meets Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the new Chadian Football Federation (FTFA) President, Tahir Hassan Oloy, and sounded an optimistic note for the future of the game in the African country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Chadian Football Association President Tahir Hassan Oloy 

Gianni Infantino praises Venezuelan Football Federation’s work as new headquarters inaugurated in centenary year

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) on its centenary and praised the “great strides” being made by the South American country as the FVF inaugurates its new headquarters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino records a message for the inauguration of the Venezuelan Football Association Headquarters 

US President Donald Trump reaffirms support for FIFA tournaments during meeting with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a visit to The White House, has met the President of the United States Donald Trump and thanked him for setting a special task force to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and the FIFA World Cup 26™, 

US President Donald Trump watches as FIFA president (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Gianni Infantino presents him with the key to unlock the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval office of the White House

First ever FIFA World Cup™ half-time show “an unmissable event”, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

International education and advocacy body Global Citizen will work alongside FIFA to organise the first ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show at the newly expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA women’s club competitions confirmed

FIFA will usher in a new era for women’s club football on the global stage from 2026 onwards, with the introduction of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ and the organisation’s new flagship tournament: the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™.

View of fans inside the stadium 

FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women’s competitions

FIFA’s robust financial foundation to develop football around the world took centre stage at the meeting of the FIFA Council, which unanimously approved the Annual Report 2024, including the revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for 2023-2026.

A general view during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA President thanks Irish Football Association hosts after The IFAB Annual General Meeting in Belfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked “wonderful hosts” the Irish Football Association following the 139th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) with FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina (L) and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström (C) during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

FIFA starts pilot projects in Africa to build mini-pitches in schools

FIFA has begun several pilot projects in Africa following the pledge made by President Gianni Infantino at the Sustainable Sports Summit in 2024 to build 1,000 mini-pitches in schools across the world in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message at the fifth Finance in Common Summit in Cape Town

Momentous day for Mauritania with new FIFA Talent Academy opened and Cheikha Boïdiya Stadium upgrade in progress

Tuesday 25 February is a landmark day for Mauritania, as the country celebrates two historic and decisive turning points in its football development.

Group photo during the inauguration of the FIFA Talent Academy in Mauritania

FIFA Talent Academy Mauritania milestone event celebrates special achievement for football in Africa

A milestone event has taken place in Nouakchott to celebrate the progress and development of the FIFA Talent Academy Mauritania, the latest example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).  

Children smile during the inauguration of the FIFA Talent Academy in Mauritania

FIFA launches toolkit to help support disability football worldwide

One of FIFA’s key missions as world football’s governing body is to promote inclusion for all in the game, including disabled people and people with limited mobility. As part of this commitment, FIFA has published an extensive guide to disability football.

WAFF Women Amputee Football event in Rwanda

Guatemala's national teams to benefit from upgraded accommodation funded by FIFA Forward

Guatemala's national teams are to enjoy much-improved accommodation at their Elite Performance Centre (CAR) following completion of a comprehensive refurbishment funded by the FIFA Forward programme. 

Elite Performance Centre (CAR) Guatemala

President Infantino hails groundbreaking pitch innovation on Knoxville visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has acclaimed groundbreaking work to prepare the best possible pitches for both the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™ on a visit to the innovative turf and research development facility in Knoxville. 

John Sorochan, Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management, University of Tennessee, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, Alan Ferguson, Senior Pitch Management Manager, and Randy Boyd, President, University of Tennessee system

FIFA President tells children’s rights summit that “football is a magic tool for education”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that football was “a magic tool for education” when he addressed a panel at the World Leaders Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Leaders' Summit on Children’s Rights

"German football has shaped me": Gianni Infantino addresses German FA's 125th anniversary celebration

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recalled his early memories of German football and how it helped shape his love of the game when he addressed the German Football Association's (DFB) 125th anniversary celebration. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers his speech during a gala to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the German Football Association DFB

“Incredible honour”: Gianni Infantino thanks President Donald Trump for show of support

Gianni Infantino has thanked Donald Trump for referencing FIFA and the FIFA President by name in an address at a rally which was staged on the eve of the 47th US President’s inauguration in Washington DC. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives to Washington D.C.

FIFA President celebrates start of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour in New York City

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the new FIFA Club World Cup™ trophy as a as the “start of a new history” an event in New York, United States to mark the official launch of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour. 

FIFA Club World Cup Presentation at Tiffany & Co. in New York City

FIFA President praises Bahrain Football Association as FIFA Talent Academy milestone celebrated

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis have all praised the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) at a milestone event to celebrate the country’s FIFA Talent Academy.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

Côte d’Ivoire look to the future with state-of-the-art training centre renovation

The renovation project for the national training centre marks a new footballing chapter for Côte d’Ivoire, potentially paving the way for numerous future successes. The project is part of the FIFA Forward Programme.

National Training Centre Cermony

Gianni Infantino says fans can “be part of football history” as all FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ tickets go on sale

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has encouraged fans to take the “unique chance” to be “part of football history” as tickets for every match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ go on general sale via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks next to the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA Talent Development Scheme takes major step forward with milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

A milestone event has been held in Manama (Bahrain) to celebrate the progress and development of the country’s FIFA Talent Academy, a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup™ play-offs and final go on sale

Fans from across the world can now secure tickets for all matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including the play-offs and the eagerly awaited final, as a new sales phase opens on Thursday, 16 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicks off with star-studded event at the Tiffany & Co. Landmark in New York City

The FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour was launched at Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the start of a historic five-month global journey that will see the new, shimmering prize visit the home cities of all 32 competing clubs.  

FIFA President tells Host Cities FIFA World Cup 26™ “will lift the global mood” 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told representatives of the 16 Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 26™ that the “joyful atmosphere” they create for fans at the tournament will have a positive impact on the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

FIFA President welcomes growing presence of women in football stadiums in IR Iran

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his optimism after a female-only crowd of 45,000 spectators attended a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture in Isfahan, IR Iran, in another significant step towards making football more inclusive.

Thousands of women dressed in red wave flags and chant at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ticket sales launched

Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ and followers of the beautiful game in general can now take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the historic tournament.

Aitana Bonmatí and Vinícius Jr on top of the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024

Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women’s Player and Brazil’s Vinícius Jr has won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 

FIFA President signs agreement with Moroccan authorities to open FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

Gianni Infantino has signed an agreement with the Government of Morocco and the Moroccan Football Association to open the FIFA Africa Ofiice with the FIFA President also taking part in the CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Africa Office - Host Agreement Signing Ceremony 

FIFA President and Kenyan counterpart focus on football’s future in talks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised President Hussein Mohammed as the newly-elected head of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) shared his vision to advance the sport in the East African country into a new era.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohamed

Gianni Infantino meets new Angolan Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met new Angolan Football Association (FAF) President Fernando Alves Simões on the sidelines of the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the newly elected President of the Angolan Football Federation Fernando Alves Simoes 

“We have to grow club football all over the world” - Gianni Infantino highlights need for FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “We have to grow club football all over the world”, in a speech to participants on the opening day of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management during one of the programme’s in-person sessions in Doha.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President looking forward to an incredible UEFA qualifying competition for FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the European qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and said he was looking forward to an incredible and emotional contest.

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