FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off draw reactions: “A huge responsibility”

Sixteen UEFA nations feature in the European Play-Offs, with four qualification places up for grabs via the four paths. Six nations will face off for two spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament in Mexico.

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon and Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso 

Historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ kick-off “just fantastic” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the historic opening day of the very first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ in Manila, Philippines, calling the game-changing tournament “just fantastic”.

FIFA President at FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

Decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee held two meetings on 17 and 18 November and took two decisions.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Match schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed

Following the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament staged at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, the match schedule for the tournament has been confirmed. 

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA Talent Academy players take Tajikistan onto global stage at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™

Tajikistan are one of four countries whose FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ squad was bolstered by FIFA Talent Academy players as the impact of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is felt on the global stage for the very first time.

Players of Tajikistan huddle

FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026™ for men’s and women’s national teams

FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond confederation boundaries.

FIFA Series 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off matches “make your nations dream” says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the draws for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off and told the 22 teams involved that they were allowing their countries to dream.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw

FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off Draw

FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off draw reactions

Maldives host Palestine U-17 national team for training camp, friendlies ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Palestine’s attempt to reach the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals for the first time received a generous boost this month from the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), who invited them to the island nation for a training camp and two friendlies.

Palestine played Maldives U-17s in two friendlies at the National Football Stadium in Malé | Photo: Football Association of Maldives

Mark Schwarzer expects drama and emotion at FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers always bring drama and excitement, and one man who knows all about the unique emotions that come with a successful FIFA World Cup play-off is former Australia international goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Mark Schwarzer of Australia celebrates

Mark Schwarzer celebrates

Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA has selected Guadalajara and Monterrey as the Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament, which is scheduled to be contested in the two Mexican cities between 23 and 31 March 2026.

FIFA Legends Karembeu, Materazzi and Dahlin named as assistants for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European play-off draws

FIFA World Cup™-winning duo Christian Karembeu and Marco Materazzi and Martin Dahlin have been announced as the assistants for the Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and the European Play-Off Draw, which are set to take place this week.

Spain first as Brazil bolster top 10 berth in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking

With the latest round of qualifiers done and dusted, UEFA and Concacaf sides punched their tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and claimed the final direct spots ahead of the Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws to be held on 20 November.

Estevao of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the international friendly match between Brazil and Tunisia in Lille, France

FIFA investment in futsal tops USD 100m ahead of inaugural Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines

Futsal will take centre stage this week, with the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ set to get under way in the Philippines - a milestone moment that would not have been possible without FIFA’s substantial investment via its Forward Programme.

A view of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup adidas official match

DoorDash named Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ 

FIFA today announced DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) as an Official Tournament Supporter for both the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

DoorDash named Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ 

FIFA’s Paris office welcomes Brazilian Football Confederation delegation

Less than 24 hours after watching their renowned national team defeat Senegal in a London friendly, a group of Brazilian Football Association (CBF) officials were in France for a productive visit to FIFA’s Paris office. 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders to benefit from prioritised U.S. visa appointments for travel to the United States

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders travelling to the United States are now eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). 

FIFA World Cup taskforce meeting in the White House

FIFA welcomes German Committee on Sports and Volunteering 

FIFA today welcomed a delegation from the German Parliament’s (Bundestag) Committee on Sports and Volunteering to its headquarters, the Home of FIFA in Zurich, for an open and constructive exchange on key issues shaping the global sports landscape.

Launch of the FIFA PASS (Priority Appointment Scheduling System)

FIFA steps up action against online abuse

To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football. 

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns launches today

Ticket sales for the last three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ presented by Aramco will begin at 15:00 Qatari time today (Saturday,15 November) at FIFA.com/tickets. 

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns 

Morocco to host Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ in a month’s time 

Morocco is set to host another chapter in the history of the women's game, with Round 2 of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid on Sunday, 14 December.

FIFA Women's Champions Cup logo

Djibouti celebrates youth development progress with FIFA Talent Academy milestone and FIFA Arena opening

Youth football development in Djibouti has taken major strides forward with a milestone event celebrated at its FIFA Talent Academy and the opening of a FIFA Arena mini-pitch.

FIFA Talent Academy Djibouti Milestone Event

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ was always destined to be a  star-studded event, and all 16 nations that will be competing in Pasig City from 21 November have now confirmed their official squads.

Renata Adamatti of Italy women competes for the ball with Ana Ontiveros of Argentina 

Participants listen to a video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

General view during the FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina, FIFA Director of Innovation Johannes Holzmüller, Director of Sports Data at Kynisca Raul Pelaez and moderator Sam Robertson during a panel discussion

FIFA Director of Innovation Johannes Holzmüller speaks at the FIFA Innovation Conference

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the FIFA Innovation Conference

Participants arrive for the FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

Participants listen to a video message from FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström

FIFA Innovation Conference at the Home of FIFA

Collaboration key to game’s future, FIFA Secretary General tells FIFA Innovation Conference

Global football and technology stakeholders gathered at the Home of FIFA for a two-day conference to look at the success of recent technological innovations, such as the use of referee body cams at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Innovation Conference

FIFA Innovation Conference highlights collaborative efforts to enhance football through purposeful innovations

The first FIFA Innovation Conference brought together a diverse community of football and technology experts to exchange ideas and explore how innovation particularly driven by collaboration can address the evolving challenges of the modern game.

FIFAe Finals 25 groups confirmed ahead of event starting 10 December

The draw for the FIFAe Finals 25 has revealed the official group pairings for the world’s top football esports national teams competing across three FIFAe World Cup™ titles — Rocket League, eFootball™ Console, and eFootball™ Mobile.

FIFAe Finals 25 Groups Confirmed 

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ “taking it to the next level” says FIFA Secretary General

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has said the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™ is taking global youth football “to the next level” after witnessing the gripping climax to the group stage in Qatar.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Aerial view of Aspire Academy

Globo and CazéTV announced as broadcast platforms in Brazil for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Globo and CazéTV have signed on as broadcast platforms for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ in the host nation, ensuring that football followers across the country can enjoy all the action through the widest possible coverage and exposure.

Brazil's forward #16 Bia Zaneratto (R) celebrates with Brazil's midfielder #10 Duda Sampaio (L)

Players’ Voice Panel honorary captain George Weah determined to rid football of “disease” of racism

Football icon George Weah has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight to rid football of racism during a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel (PVP) in Rabat, Morocco.

George Weah

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for selfies

The gathering brought together representatives from all 54 FIFA Member Associations in CAF to collaborate and share knowledge

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa listen to a presentation

A presentation is given during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa pose for a group photo

Participants of the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa 

A presentation is given during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa 

Group photo during the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat, Morocco

FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat, Morocco

Gianni Infantino thanks African women’s football representatives for giving hope and opportunities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked women’s football representatives from across Africa for giving hope and opportunities to girls around the continent. Mr Infantino was speaking at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Workshop for Africa in Rabat

FIFA Professional Players Consultation Forum meets in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and other FIFA officials held fruitful discussions with player unions from across the world at a meeting in Rabat on the eve of the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™. 

General view of the Professional Players Consultation Forum in Rabat

Diverse FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ top four shows game’s “globalisation”, says FIFA President

Four countries from four different confederations in the top four places at the expanded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ shows the “globalisation of football”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said after attending the final in Rabat, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino passes the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 trophy to Jin A Ri of Korea DPR

Mikaël Silvestre and George Weah during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with members of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel 

Group photo during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

Mikaël Silvestre during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

George Weah during the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Work Meeting

Meeting of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel in Rabat, Morocco

Thank you, Volunteers | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2025

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends DFB Bundestag 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has attended the 45th Ordinary German Football Association’s (DFB) Bundestag in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where FIFA Council member Bernd Neuendorf was re-elected DFB President until 2029. 

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