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Football Unites the World

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Find out how FIFA works towards making the beautiful game truly global as football unites the world at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ legacy to power the next generation of elite female coaches

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FIFA has invested over USD 1 billion in African football development since 2016, Gianni Infantino tells CAF members

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Records tumble as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage sets new benchmark for football’s greatest show

Stars and stripes, football and public art. The FIFA World Cup spirit is everywhere in Houston.

Art of Soccer project creating pitch- and picture-perfect legacy in Houston

FIFA President Gianni Infantino takes the stage during the 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress in Brussels, Belgium

European teams have “fundamental” role in uniting the world at FIFA World Cup 2026™, Gianni Infantino tells 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress

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2025 was a monumental year for FIFA, both on and off the pitch as we were able to show more than ever that football unites the world.

FIFA's Annual Report 2025

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The 76<sup>th</sup> FIFA Congress took place in Vancouver, Canada on 30 April 2026, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the 75<sup>th</sup> Congress in Paraguay in May 2025.

FIFA Congress 2026

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FIFA's focus centres on 11 strategic objectives for the next four years.

Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027

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To deliver the most relevant insights, the benchmarking focuses exclusively on women’s football leagues and clubs. The analysis focuses on the performance of leagues and clubs in each tier and how each can learn from its peers and/or the tier above.

'Setting the Pace' FIFA Benchmarking Report (4th Edition)

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Concussion is a traumatic brain injury common in all sports. It’s vital to understand the signs, symptoms, and impacts of concussion because brain health is non-negotiable.

Concussion: Suspect and Protect

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Football Unites the World is a global movement to inspire, unite and develop through football. It brings people together, all over the world, to celebrate the beautiful game.

In Focus

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FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™

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FIFA Series

The FIFA Series 2026 brings together national teams with a wide range of competitive profiles, reinforcing its development-driven design. 

FIFA Series 2026

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™

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FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026™

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The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025

The Best FIFA Football AwardsTM 2025

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™

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FIFA Tournaments & Events

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Find everything FIFA is doing for any football related topic.

What FIFA does

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Since 1904, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, has served as the global governing body for football.

Organisation

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A wide range of campaigns shows FIFA’s extensive and widespread engagement to use the power of football for positive global impact.

Campaigns

Member Associations

The FIFA Member Associations (MAs) are at the centre of football’s global ecosystem, representing 211 countries and territories across six continents.

Document

From archived financial reports to published circulars, on subjects as diverse at the Laws of the Game, the regulations of each and every FIFA tournament, technical reports or even security regulations

Reports & Documents

Lieke Martens hugs Danielle van de Donk in a friendly win over Australia

Updated ranking table for Men's and Women's teams. 

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

INSIDE FIFA

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Match officials for matches 86, 87 and 88 appointed

FIFA Social Media Protection Service identifies 89,000 abusive posts during FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage - with over one in 10 racially motivated

Five millionth fan attends FIFA World Cup 2026™ to make competition history 

Gianni Infantino inspired by Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero 

FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina reflects on refereeing at FIFA World Cup 2026™ so far 

New innovations developed with Technology Partner Lenovo shine at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Technical Study Group hails competitive 48-team FIFA World Cup™ as goals and intensity rise

Match officials for matches 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85 appointed 

Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Venue Managers’ crucial role at FIFA World Cup 2026

Highlights

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

Rules and reports, legal portal, Football Tribunal, decisions, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), anti-doping, compliance, integrity, educational programmes, disciplinary, etc.

Legal

FIFA Clearing House, agents, transfer reports, transfer windows, educational programmes (transfers, agency), etc.

Transfer system

Strategy, programmes in club licensing, coach mentorship, professionalisation, benchmarking and health snapshot reports, etc.

Women's Football

FIFA Forward, Diploma in Club Management, clubs and leagues professionalisation, Club Benefits Programme, professional football landscape, etc.

Advancing football

International refereeing list, refereeing at tournaments, Laws of the Game, etc.

Refereeing

Standards for video assistant referees (VAR), goal-line technology, playing surfaces, etc. certified installations, providers, etc.

Innovation

New football metrics, technical reports, coaching resources, technical development, FIFA Talent Academies, FIFA Training Centre...

Talent development

Bidding processes, sustainability, legacy, volunteering, media rights, broadcasters, etc.

Tournament organisation

FIFA is working on a wide range of topics from improving the women's game and developing football around the world to ensuring better football governance structures.

The FIFA World Cup™ has always brought together the most passionate fans from around the world and is known for being the catalyst for some of the most iconic displays of fandom known in sport. The 2026 edition in North America has been no different.

Superfan Larry Zima’s passion for Canada knows no bounds at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canadian Super Fan Larry Zima 

Racial abuse is growing and has become a persistent threat to the wellbeing of players, according to the latest findings from FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage. 

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Total attendance at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has broken the five million barrier to set an incredible new benchmark for the near-100-year-old competition.

Five millionth fan attends FIFA World Cup 2026™ to make competition history

French FIFA World Cup winners Youri Djorkaeff and Blaise Matuidi present Raphaël Noufele with a giant ceremonial ticket 

Whisper it quietly: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero Alessia Commisso has always been more of a basketball fan. 

 Gianni Infantino inspired by Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Unsung Hero

A historical group stage has successfully been completed at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.  In addition to seeing new teams in a fresh, expanded 48-team format, a number of technological innovations have added significantly to the beautiful game.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

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