FIFA launches inaugural World Football Week and invites football community to join festivities

FIFA has launched World Football Week from 21-25 May 2025, an inaugural week of festivities to celebrate football’s unique ability to connect people across places, cultures and languages. 

World Football Week 2025

Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia.

Spain lift the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Tori Penso: Incredible honour to be named a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ referee

Tori Penso has spoken about the intense work and preparation which has gone into her selection as one of the match officials for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and said it was an "incredible honour" to be named for the 32-team competition.

Tori Penso poses for a portrait 

Concacaf Women's referee seminar

Back in the Top 50 and keeping their World Cup dreams alive, Paraguay's development efforts pay off

Paraguay last featured in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking Top 50 in July 2023. They also cemented their ambition to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010.  APF Head of Development speaks about this.

Image > Players of Paraguay pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match vs Chile

FIFA launches quarterly report on CAS football-related cases

FIFA has launched a quarterly report on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) football awards, a new initiative aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of CAS rulings in football-related cases. 

Entrance of the Court of Arbitration for Sport

FIFA supports the development of the Copa Federal Femenina in Argentina

FIFA's Forward Development Programme has provided financial and strategic support for the Copa Federal Femenina Argentina since it's first in 2021. Jill Ellis, FIFA's Chief Football Officer, watched Newell's Old Boys lift the trophy in the 4th edition.

Newell’s Old Boys women’s team celebrates after winning theArgentina Copa Federal Femenina

Growing the women’s game (April 2025)

With numerous assistance programmes available to member associations, Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent Women's Football development work in diverse regions of the world. 

FIFA Women's Football Development Programme - Turks and Caicos Islands

FIFA Foundation to join forces with the World Amputee Football Federation

The FIFA Foundation has announced that it will support the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) in a series of projects and initiatives over the next three years, and that the two organisations will work together to deliver a number of programmes.

The FIFA Foundation has announced that it will support the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) in a series of projects 

American Airlines joins as Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA is delighted to welcome American Airlines as the Official North American Airline Supplier of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Canada, Mexico and the USA, strengthening the tournament’s ties to North America.

American Airlines joins as Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™ 

Pierluigi Collina lauds cosmopolitan refereeing team ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina has told The FIFA Club World Cup Show podcast the cosmopolitan slice of countries represented by the 2025 tournament’s match officials is “something very important” for the global game.

FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a tour at Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Audi Field 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during a visit to Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during his visit to Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and D.C. United president Danita Johnson during a visit at Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in an interview with NBC Telemundo reporter Giovanni Del Fa at Audi Field 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit at Audi Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Washington, DC

Gianni Infantino praises Washington, D.C., football development work, announces FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ boost to grassroots football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the “hard work, dedication and sacrifice” put in to develop football in Washington, D.C., as he announced a USD 1 million donation to each of the 11 American cities hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino next to the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during a visit to Audi Field

FIFA kicks off new programme to help players find new success in their lives after football

FIFA has kicked off a new course that is designed to help players make the often challenging change to a new life once they retire and offer them the possibility of finding a new role within the game.

FIFA Players Executive Programme 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed at Audi Field

14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues 

FIFA has released the third wave of potential Team Base Camps in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, offering participating teams a variety of “homes away from home” for the tournament. 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy

One Million Strong! FIFA Volunteer Programme passes landmark

The FIFA Volunteer Programme has passed another milestone, with more than one million now having joined the community since it was launched in December 2020. The number reflects the importance of volunteers in delivering FIFA tournaments.

Volunteer at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Gianni Infantino meets one millionth FIFA World Cup™ Volunteer

Craig Collins had a surprise meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after becoming the one millionth FIFA Volunteer since the programme was revamped in 2020. Craig has joined the programme for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and is based in Atlanta.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, USA '94 volunteer Craig Collins and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and USA '94 volunteer Craig Collins 

FIFA Talent Academy Aruba Milestone Event

From island dreams to international goals - celebrating the FIFA Talent Academy Aruba Milestone Event

Aruba has held its first FIFA Talent Academy Aruba Milestone Event, the first to do so in the Caribbean region, highlighting the island nation’s commitment to elite-level player development. 

Oklahoma City | University of Oklahoma

Mexico City | La Nueva Casa del Futbol - Toluca

Santa Barbara | Westmont College

Birmingham | Birmingham Legion FC Training Facility

Columbia | University of South Carolina

Atlanta | Atlanta United Training Centre

St. Louis | Saint Louis University

Guadalajara | Chivas Verde Valle

Guadalajara | Academia Atlas

Greensboro | UNC Greensboro

Greenbrier County | The Greenbrier Sports Performance Centre

Greater Lansing | Michigan State University

Dallas – Mansfield | Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium

Dallas – Fort Worth | TCU

Dallas – Denton | University of North Texas

Dallas | University of Dallas

Dallas | FC Dallas Stadium

Dallas | DBU

Columbus | Columbus Crew Performance Centre

Colorado Springs | US Air Force Academy

Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati

Chattanooga | Baylor School

Chapel Hill | UNC Chapel Hill

Boise | Boise State University

Boca Raton |	Florida Atlantic University

Atlanta | Kennesaw State University

Metro Detroit | Oakland University

Mesa | Arizona Athletic Grounds

Macon | Mercer University

Louisville | Louisville City

Kansas City | University of Kansas

Kansas City | Sporting KC Training Centre

Kansas City | KC Current Training Facility

Irvine | Great Park Sports Complex

Indianapolis – Westfield |Grand Park Sports Campus

Houston | Houston Sports Park

High Point | Carolina Core Elite Performance Centre

Herriman | RSL Training Centre

Renton | Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse

Querétaro | La Loma Centro Deportivo Queretaro

Portland | University of Portland

Port St. Lucie | RPS Soccer Academy

Philadelphia | Philadelphia Union

Palm Beach Gardens | Gardens North County District Park

Pachuca | CF Pachuca - Universidad Del Futbol

Pachuca | CF Pachuca - Estadio Hidalgo

Orlando | Orlando City SC Training Grounds at Osceola Heritage Park

Oklahoma City | OKC Professional Soccer Training Facility

New York New Jersey – Atlantic City | Stockton University

New York New Jersey | Rutgers University

Myrtle Beach | Coastal Carolina University

Monterrey | Rayados Training Centre

Mexico City | Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR)

Tucson | Kino Sports Complex

Torreón | Club Santos Facilities

Tampa | Waters Sportsplex

State College | Penn State University – Jeffrey Field

St. Louis | St. Louis CITY High Performance Centre

Alexandria | Episcopal High School

Spokane | Gonzaga University

Santa Barbara | UC Santa Barbara – Harder Stadium

San Antonio | San Antonio Stadium

Team Base Camp options for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Gianni Infantino says strategy “crucial” as new FIFA Compliance Handbook is published

Gianni Infantino has underlined the importance of FIFA’s “comprehensive compliance programme” to global football development at the 2025 FIFA Compliance Summit, as the second edition of the FIFA Compliance Handbook is published.

Rochelle Mello presents the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

All 16 nations that will grace the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ have now confirmed their official squads for the upcoming tournament, which begins on Thursday, 1 May and concludes on Sunday, 11 May.

FBSWC25 - Official Squad List Announcement

Jamie Woodruff presents at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 

Attendees during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 

A view of referee cards during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Ken Liddle speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Anja Zumkeller speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Chris Mihm, Jessica Valenzuela, Graciela Garay, Joanna LoRusso, Niels Lindholm and Jaime-Albizu Lamboy-Riley during the FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Mauro Silva speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Rochelle Mello speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Christoph Suppiger presents at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Group speakers on stage during a workshop at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Attendees at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Attendees in smaller groups during a workshop at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

A view of the Compliance Handbook during the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Rochelle Mello and Astrid Rauch present the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Kirsty Grant-Hart speaks at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero speaks during the opening of the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message

FIFA Council Member and Brazilian Football Confederation President Ednaldo Rodrigues presents a Brazil national team jersey to FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero 

FIFA Compliance Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens, Hisense North american president David Gold, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Atlanta

FIFA Talent Academy Aruba | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

5th FIFA Compliance Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Next generation in focus on FIFA President’s tour of Atlanta – “Children are our future”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underscored FIFA’s commitment to making football even more accessible to future generations of girls and boys on a tour of Atlanta, United States – one of 11 US cities that will stage matches at the FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA President Visits Atlanta - FIFA Club World Cup 2025


Match officials appointed for landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Following a thorough preparation process that included seminars with FIFA referees from all six confederations, the FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Team One armband 

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FIFA Clearing House webinars 2025 – first edition

FIFA Football for Schools turns dreams into reality for Fijian teen

The life of a Fijian schoolgirl was revolutionised the day FIFA’s Football for Schools visited. In just 18 months, Adi Ulamila has improved her education and been taken under the wing of the Fiji Football Association. 

Fija U-17 and Ba FC player Adi Ulamila

Asian strength at FIFA Club World Cup™ “proof” of tournament’s global nature, FIFA President tells Asian Football Confederation Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 35th AFC Congress the broad cross-section of countries represented by the confederation’s players at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is “further proof” of FIFA’s “desire to make football truly global”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 35th AFC Congress 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at TQL Stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Cincinnati 

Gianni Infantino praises FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ hosts Cincinnati for TQL Stadium - "A real jewel"

Cincinnati's TQL Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, is one of the most beautiful stadiums Gianni Infantino has seen, the FIFA President said, as he continued his tour of the 11 American cities that will host the tournament.

Mayor of Cincinnati Aftab Pureval, FC Cincinnati Controlling Owner & Co-CEO Carl H. Lindner III, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FC Cincinnati President & Co-CEO Jeff Berding

Expanded FIFA World Cup™ pays instant dividends for New Zealand and OFC

New Zealand became the second non-host team to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026™ after Japan when they defeated New Caledonia 3-0 in the final of the OFC World Cup Qualification tournament on 24 March.

New Zealand's players celebrate 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Philadelphia

Gianni Infantino visits site of FIFA World Cup 26™ fan fest in Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the site of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Host City Philadelphia and met the leadership of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the local organising committee.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a tour on Lemon Hill

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event held in Guatemala 

Guatemala has held the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, reflecting the country's dedication and commitment to helping young footballers fulfil their potential.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles player A.J. Brown pose for a picture

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting at Wells Fargo Centre 

A group photo during the visit of FIFA President to Geno's Steaks 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis visit the Rocky steps

Alejandro Bedoya presents a Philadelphia Union shirt to FIFA President Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Welcome America CEO Michael Del Bene during a tour on Lemon Hill

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with City council president Kenyatta Johnson during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with city council members during a visit to Philadelphia City Hall 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at Philadelphia City Hall

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Philadelphia Eagles COO Frank Gumienny and Philadelphia Eagles president Don Smolenski

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed during his visit to Lincoln Financial Field

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop pose for a photo 

Gianni Infantino visits Super Bowl Champions during tour of Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a visit to the Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl Champions, and their Lincoln Financial Field stadium as he continued his tour of the 11 cities that will host the FIFA Club World Cup. 

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