“A seed that generates life”: Mexico City renovates 500 football pitches as FIFA World Cup leaves impressive legacy

Mexico City warmly embraced the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the tournament will leave an impressive legacy as the city government uses the event as a springboard to renovate 500 pitches, breathing life into communities around the vast metropolis.

The FIFA Fan Festival in Mexico City on June 29, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico

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FIFA President Message to FIFA Member Associations (FR)

FIFA President message to FIFA Member Associations (ES)

FIFA World Cup 2026™ disciplinary update

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken the following measures in relation to incidents at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Trionda Ball - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

If approved, football development in every corner of the world would benefit immediately from increased funding available to all 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs)

 FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations 

Visa and FIFA mark almost 20 years of success with partnership extension

FIFA is delighted to announce that Visa has extended its global partnership with world football’s governing body, further strengthening one of the sport’s longest-standing and most successful commercial relationships.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ by the numbers: inside the unprecedented operation behind the biggest sporting event in history

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ thrilled the world with unforgettable football, record attendances and historic moments on the pitch. Yet behind every goal, celebration and matchday was an operational undertaking unlike anything previously attempted in sport.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in numbers

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ volunteers

Around 6,000 volunteers will support biggest women’s sporting event ever to be held in Brazil

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA completes thorough testing programme for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA has successfully completed a thorough and global scale anti doping testing programme at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with a total of 1,933 anti doping tests carried out before and throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

FIFA Doping Control Officers Summit

FIFA Fan Festival™ extends historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience to millions with record-breaking celebrations across all three host countries

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ concluded in thrilling fashion with Spain’s victory over Argentina, the curtain also came down on a record-breaking edition of the FIFA Fan Festival™, the most expansive yet.

FIFA Fan Festival

Official song for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ announced

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ has unveiled its official song. Polish pop star Blanka and producer Francis have teamed up for the release of YEYEYO, an uplifting dance track with an infectious beat. 

FIFA Fan Festival Guadalajara - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA Fan Festival™ extends historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience to millions with record-breaking celebrations across all three host countries


FIFA World Cup 2026™: FIFA President message

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President message. My message for all those who… To everyone who missed our beautiful game, the emotions, the celebrations, the laughter, the crying, the deception, and the joy.

A general view during the Topps Final Halftime Show 

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy a symbol of joy for people worldwide

When Spain captain Rodri lifted the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy following his side’s 1-0 win over Argentina in New York New Jersey this summer, it represented a lifetime of work and instantly became an iconic moment in sporting history.

FIFA World Cup Trophy 

FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City 

The Observers got an in-depth behind the scenes understanding of how a FIFA World Cup™ truly works on a day-to-day basis 

Observers visit the VAR room at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas

Delegations from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ used the experience to shape preparations for next year’s tournament

Observers pose for a group photo at Inter Miami CF Stadium

Observers visiting the Tournament Operations Centre in Miami

FIFA Observer Programme at the Dallas Fan Festival 

Nicholas Rozenberg, FIFA Director of Strategy

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Observer Programme was designed to host three groups of Observers in succession

Future Hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 gained a first-hand view of tournament delivery

Over 200 Observers from more than 50 organisations and entities took part in this year’s event

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Observer Programme

Observer Programme provides future hosts and sports organisations with first-hand insight into FIFA World Cup delivery

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has captivated fans around the world, but for those charged with organising the next wave of FIFA tournaments it has also provided deep learnings and insights into the complex operations required to stage an event of this scale.

FIFA Observer Programme group photo in Miami

FIFA President calls for stronger global action on road safety at United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Leadership Roundtable

Speaking at the UN Road Safety Leadership Roundtable, which took place in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Meeting on Road Safety, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for stronger global action to improve road safety.

UN Road Safety meeting message

FIFA Observer Programme - Dallas

Observer Programme provides first-hand insight into FIFA World Cup™ delivery

Letter that connected disabled family with Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I couldn't let them down'

A chance meeting during routine FIFA World Cup 2026™ accessibility checks at the Colombia v Portugal match in Miami set in motion a dream come true. Two footballs signed by Cristiano Ronaldo were presented to children who suffer from muscular dystrophy.

Anna Berestovsky and her son Vladimir

Two footballs signed by Cristiano Ronaldo were presented to young Berestovsky brothers 

Letter that connected disabled family with Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA Integrity Task Force identifies no suspicious betting activity during FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA Integrity Task Force, established to safeguard all FIFA competitions against match manipulation‑related threats, has successfully concluded its FIFA World Cup 2026™ operations after monitoring betting markets and on-field activity in real time.

FIFA Integrity Task Force 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina

FIFA President delighted by ‘record-smashing’ FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026’s legacy in North America – winning hearts and minds

The event has been an unprecedented cultural success across North America, with numerous attendance and viewership records shattered 

Spain lift the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the FIFA World Cup 2026™ “destroyed every record” after the first 48-team edition in the tournament’s history came to a spectacular end.

Rodri #16 of Spain is presented the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy by U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Spain complete unprecedented global double as new milestones on the pitch define historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ finale

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ reached a historic conclusion as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New York New Jersey to lift the most coveted prize in world football.

Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy

Champions Spain surge to summit of FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

The curtain came down on an unforgettable and historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ yesterday when Spain reclaimed pole position in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Ferran Torres #7 of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Spain crowned champions as curtain falls on FIFA World Cup 2026 in New York New Jersey

The curtain came down in New York New Jersey on the game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Spain become the first team to win the 48-edition of the tournament, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in a dramatic, action-packed final.

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Spain crowned FIFA World Cup 2026™ Champions in New York New Jersey

The game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™ came to a thrilling close on Sunday, with Spain claiming their second FIFA World Cup™ crown courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Argentina.

Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy 

First-ever FIFA World Cup™ Topps Final Halftime Show provides a creative brand platform

FIFA has announced that Topps has secured naming rights for the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium today. 

Miami Stadium signs off from FIFA World Cup 2026 with 10-goal thriller 

Miami Stadium closed out its programme at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in extraordinary fashion as England beat France 6-4 in the bronze final, with a sold-out 64,478 crowd treated to a rare feast of goals and entertainment.

Fireworks explode after the national anthems before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England 

Arsene Wenger

Expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup “a great success,” says Arsène Wenger

Football for Schools tournament takes place at FIFA Arena in Central Park

More than 80 young players from the Street Soccer USA organisation took part in a football tournament in at the FIFA Arena in New York’s Central Park, organised by the FIFA Football for Schools programme. 

Football for Schools tournament at FIFA Arena in Central Park

Group photo at the Football For Schools Tournament in Central Park

The first ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™ delivered tight contests and great storylines, while fears of a dilution of quality proved unfounded, according to Arsène Wenger, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development.

FIFA Technical Study Group members pose for a photo

Gianni Infantino lauds “incredible success story” as FIFA World Cup 2026™ reaches historic climax

FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke to FIFA Member Association (MA) executives on Saturday in New York, the site of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ final between Spain and Argentina.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Member Association Breakfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with the FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström pose next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Member Association Breakfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino aims to “unleash the commercial potential and opportunity that FIFA has” after FIFA World Cup 2026™ success

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States has provided new “opportunities that we don’t use today” for investment in the game and states.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Member Association Breakfast 

FIFA Medical: CPR training and Public Health Engagement in NYC

Young players taught Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

FIFA moderates more than 53 million posts and comments during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ through Social Media Protection Service

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium draws near, FIFA’s positive social impact initiatives throughout the tournament continue to leave a lasting legacy.

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