FIFA Foundation Community Leaders Volunteer Programme kicks off in Mexico City

Four Community Leaders from around the world have arrived in Mexico City to begin a month-long journey as part of the FIFA Foundation Community Leaders Volunteer Programme.

Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles

As the United States takes the field for its opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul will mark the occasion with performances of the competing nations’ national anthems at Los Angeles Stadium during the pre-match ceremony.

Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada

As Canada takes centre stage for its historic opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Toronto Stadium on Friday, 12 June, a dynamic lieup of artists, performers and a FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador will welcome the world to Toronto

More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City

As the world gathers in Mexico City for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a dynamic line-up of artists and special guests will take centre stage at the opening and pre-match ceremonies at Mexico City Stadium. 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City

AB InBev expands global agreement with FIFA ahead of history-making FIFA World Cup 2026™

AB InBev and FIFA have announced an extension to their global partnership agreement, with the world’s leading brewer becoming the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ through 2030, in addition to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA Presidents Attends Meeting With AB InBev For Partnership Extension - 2027-2030

FIFA Arena Inauguration at Central Park in New York City

FIFA Arena opens in Central Park as free FIFA World Cup final watch party announced for New York

FIFA announces Kraken as Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA is pleased to announce Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing and most trusted cryptocurrency platforms, powered by Payward, as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA Announces Kraken as Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA Arena opens in Central Park, the first of 26 mini-pitches to be installed across New York

 FIFA marked a historic day in New York City as the first of 26 FIFA Arena mini-pitches across the city was officially inaugurated in Central Park and a huge, free watch party for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final was announced.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during FIFA Arena inauguration at Central Park, New York

FIFA Secretary General holds talks with IR Iran delegation after FIFA World Cup 2026™ team arrival

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has held a positive discussion with the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj following the team’s arrival at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA World Cup 2026 logo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opens “Legacies of Champions”, a FIFA Museum exhibit in New York City

In partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, “Legacies of Champions” tells the story of the previous 22 FIFA World Cup™ tournaments through artefacts and displays.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Legends pose alongside Jules Rimet Trophy 

FIFA and Common Goal kick off collaboration in Brazil ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA is preparing to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event on the planet while seizing the opportunity to create a lasting impact beyond the tournament by supporting and implementing initiatives that highlight and address important social issues.

Artists perform in front of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup logo 

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Biggest selection of Host City fan events in tournament history set to ignite FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations

 Aimed at elevating the growing excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a series of spectacular fan events have been confirmed across Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

FIFA Fan Festival™ - Top graphic

Gianni Infantino celebrates Italian heritage and football’s influence at New York City event

Although Italy’s legendary national team will not be competing at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, Italian-Americans in the New York New Jersey region still believe in the power of football to bind and uplift communities. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Lower Manhattan

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the match officials at the referee’s training camp in Miami, United States

FIFA President welcomes Team One at training camp in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has personally greeted the 170 referees, assistant referees and video match officials who will be overseeing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Mexico, Canada and the United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the referees, assistant referees and video match officials who will be overseeing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Austria’s coaching staff and players inspire local youngsters at Santa Barbara training session

Players from a youth soccer club in California had an unforgettable experience when they took part in a special training session led by coaching staff of the Austrian national team, giving them a glimpse into life at a FIFA World Cup™. 

Be Active Community Training Session in Santa Barbara

FIFA’s Pitch Management team reaches “last stitch” milestone in Houston

Among the dedicated people who devote their professional lives to ensuring that the world’s biggest matches are played on the pristine surfaces they deserve, the milestone reached at Houston Stadium on 4 June is called the “last stitch”.

A view of LED grow light rigs for the preparation of the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Houston Stadium 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Brazil’s Minister of Sport at threshold of historic period 

As Brazil eagerly prepares to take two historic turns under the global spotlight, FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Brazil’s Minister of Sport, Paulo Henrique Cordeiro, in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Meets Brazilian Sports Minister in Miami

Uruguay reinforce Complejo Celeste as leading high-performance centre for development of national game

La AUF inauguró obras del proyecto integral de remodelación del Complejo Celeste. Con apoyo del Programa Forward concretó la renovación de la cancha sintética y de su sistema de riego, así como la recuperación de espacios verdes para uso deportivo.

Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) inaugurates projects supported by FIFA Forward at the Complejo Celeste 

​​FIFA announces Salesforce as Official Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™​ 

FIFA is pleased to announce the #1 Agentic customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce, as an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. 

FIFA announces Salesforce as Official Tournament Supporter

Gianni Infantino visits the ‘heart’ of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tournament Operations Center (TOC) in Miami on 4 June 2026, meeting the staff responsible for coordinating the complex operations across the greatest show on earth.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during Tournament Operations Center Tour

FIFA shares details on landmark Club Benefits Programme for FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA has shared further details on the new distribution principles of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which is set to deliver unprecedented rewards to clubs across all confederations.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Club benefit Programme 

Laura Harvey: Sky’s the limit for the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project

Initiative designed by FIFA to provide understanding of female athletes, optimising health and performance. Project translates research into educational modules that enable information sharing and development into practical ideas. Harvey talks the impacts.

Laura Harvey during the FIFA Women's Football Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Programme

Inter Rapidísimo expands partnership as Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Inter Rapidísimo and FIFA have announced the leading Colombian courier and logistics brand as a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

Inter Rapidísimo 

The Rolling Stones and FIFA unite ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in landmark celebration of football, music and culture 

FIFA and The Rolling Stones today announced a landmark collaboration ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing together two of the most iconic forces in football and music in a celebration of culture, creativity and global fandom.

Rolling Stones x FIFA - Foreign Tongues 

Global superstars Shakira and Burna Boy to bring Dai Dai to the world stage with premiere at FIFA World Cup 2026™ opening ceremony in Mexico City

FIFA has added yet more star power to the line-up for the opening ceremony to be held in Mexico City on Thursday, 11 June, with Shakira and Burna Boy set to perform Dai Dai

Switzerland stars inspire children to Be Active in San Diego

Switzerland’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ squad engaged with more than 500 students from the San Diego Jewish Academy in California on the first day of training at their Team Base Camp to kick off the Be Active initiative at the tournament.

BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp in San Diego

FIFA and Netflix Games to release FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

As outlined in FIFA’s recent Digital Football Strategy communication , FIFA and Netflix Games are bringing fans closer to the tournament through FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a new football gaming experience.

FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, to launch at FIFA World Cup 2026™

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ set to get under way next week, FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco – a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance.

FIFA Power Ranking powered by Aramco

FIFA to debut fan-centric pre-match ceremony at FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA has unveiled a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, designed to deepen the connection between players and fans while elevating a moment already rich with anticipation.

Pre-match ceremony at FIFA World Cup 2026™ (MEX - RSA)

FIFA+ launches on DAZN: a major step towards the Global Home of Football

FIFA, the world governing body of football, and DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, have launched FIFA+ exclusively on DAZN, marking a significant new phase in their strategic partnership. 

FIFA+ LAUNCHES ON DAZN: A MAJOR STEP TOWARDS THE GLOBAL HOME OF FOOTBALL

Switzerland forward Cedric Itten participating in a BE ACTIVE Campaign

Switzerland player signs autographs with kids at BE ACTIVE Campaign event

High-fives for kids during a BE ACTIVE Campaign event at the Switzerland Training Camp

Players speak to children during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp in San Diego

A kid kicking the ball during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp

Children dribbling during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp 

Kids during BE ACTIVE Campaign event at Switzerland Training Camp

 Switzerland players participate with kids at BE ACTIVE Campaign event

Group picture during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp

Switzerland players participate with kids at BE ACTIVE Campaign event 

Kids training during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp 

Kids attending the BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp

A kid kicking the ball during BE ACTIVE Campaign at Switzerland Training Camp in San Diego

Miami celebrates as Emilio Estefan launches FIFA World Cup 2026™ song ‘Love Always Wins’

‘Love Always Wins’, the new song written and produced by Latin pop legend Emilio Estefan for the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, was launched at a celebratory event at the Gary Nader Arts Center in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance at the launch of Emilio Estefan's FIFA World Cup 2026™ song

KIPP Miami Public Schools: Football Pitch Refurbishment - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FIFA President participates in opening of refurbished community football pitch in Miami

“Exactly what FIFA stands for”: FIFA President participates in opening of refurbished community football pitch in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino participated in the inauguration of a refurbished community pitch in Miami, 12 days before the first of seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to be held in the city, and said the project was “exactly what FIFA stands for”.

KIPP Miami, Gumball 3000 Foundation and FIFA Foundation USA celebrate official unveiling of refurbished community football pitch

KIPP Miami Public Schools, in partnership with Gumball 3000 Foundation and FIFA Foundation USA, have celebrated the official unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the newly refurbished football pitch at KIPP Miami’s North Campus in Miami-Dade County.

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Inside the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tournament Operations Centre (TOC) 

FIFA House to debut in New York City during FIFA World Cup 2026™ final week

FIFA is pleased to announce the launch of FIFA House, a new destination experience set to open in New York City from 13–19 July 2026 during the final week of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City

Bank of America and FIFA partner with Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) to offer thousands of FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets to veterans, current military and first responders

Bank of America (BofA) and Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) have committed to provide 4,547 tickets in various categories, including the semi-final and final, to U.S. military veterans, current military personnel, first responders and their families.

FIFA World Cup Trophy 

Match colour designations confirmed for all 72 FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage fixtures

With just eight days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off, equipment managers from the 48 participating teams at the tournament are busy preparing the kits that will be worn by the stars of the biggest show on the planet – the players.

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