We must use football’s power to bring people together, FIFA President tells AFC Congress

Gianni Infantino has emphasised football's power to bring people together during his address to the 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the AFC Ordinary Congress

FIFA President praises OFC’s success in co-hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

Gianni Infantino has praised the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for its “incredible success” in co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ during his address to the 30th OFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the OFC Ordinary Congress

Live Blog - FIFA Congress 2024 

A general view of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto aims for long-term success as president of Japan Football Association

Japan Football Assocation (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto is leading Japan’s charge to become a global footballing force.

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto

Gianni Infantino highlights FIFA's commitment to women's football as he attends leadership event

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted FIFA's commitment to women's football and reflected on its growth in the last few years during a forum for women's football leaders in Bangkok, Thailand. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football

74th FIFA Congress 2024 - Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football

74th FIFA Congress - Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football

Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football

FIFA President praises “consistent progress” made by CAF and African member associations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the “consistent progress” it and its members have made in developing football on the continent.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the CAF Confederation Meeting 

74th FIFA Congress 2024 - Player and Legends Interviews

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto

FIFA Women's Club World Cup will be crucial for the women’s game, FIFA President says

Gianni Infantino said that the launching of a new 16-team FIFA Women's Club World Cup™ would be "crucial" for the women's game and give clubs a much-needed opportunity to perform on the global stage. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

74th FIFA Congress - FIFA Council Meeting

Meeting no. 28 of the FIFA Council | FIFA President Gianni Infantino 

FIFA Council appoints working group to recommend potential rule changes to the current FIFA Regulations Governing International Matches

The FIFA Council today approved the formation of a working group to gather further information and issue recommendations to the Council regarding potential amendments to the FIFA Regulations Governing International Matches (FRGIM). 

Adidas Fussballliebe match ball

FIFA Council approves Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of women’s football, for which the international match calendar was unanimously approved.

A general view during the FIFA Council Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand

Critical calendar to optimise women’s football planning and professionalisation

As women’s football continues to grow across the globe, the FIFA Council has unanimously approved a critical tool to support its acceleration – the Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029. 

Women's team players take part in a training session

74th FIFA Congress - FIFA Council Dinner

74th FIFA Congress - FIFA Council meeting

Meeting no. 28 of the FIFA Council in Bangkok, Thailand

Cambiasso: Global expectations are raised for the FIFA Club World Cup 25™

Esteban Cambiasso is likely to have split loyalties during the FIFA Club World Cup FIFA 25™: three of his previous clubs – Real Madrid, Inter Milan and River Plate – have already qualified for the inaugural competition.

Esteban Cambiasso of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates with the trophy after winning the FIFA Club World Cup

"A real impact": Legends say what it would mean to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™

The hosts of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ will be decided at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 17. FIFA Legends Rosana Augusto, Renate Lingor and Aline Zeler explain what it would mean for their country to host the event.

The plaque on the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™ place in sight for River Plate

River Plate are within 90 minutes of clinching a place at the inaugural Mundial de Clubes FIFA™ (FIFA Club World Cup 2025™) as the Argentine giants continue their CONMEBOL Libertadores challenge

River Plate's forward Facundo Colidio (hidden) celebrates with teammates

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15 May 2024 at 11:00 (local time), is now available.

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Thailand and the legacy of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012

 Thailand will open its doors to world football once again by hosting the 74th FIFA Congress in its capital, Bangkok, on 17 May 2024. And it not by chance that the southeast Asian country has been chosen to host this prestigious event.

AFC FUTSAL ASIAN CUP 2024 - Post Match

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ emblem unveiled

FIFA has unveiled the official emblem for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which is a bold and playful design that tells a story of joy, community and competition.

Growth and development in focus as FIFA Football Executive Programme delivered for Asia and Oceania 

Senior management across a diverse range of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from Asia and Oceania had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge as the FIFA Football Executive Programme (FEP) was delivered across three days in Jakarta, Indonesia.

FIFA Football Executive Programme Asian and Oceanian member associations 

Launch of FIFA Digital Education Plan in Belize

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme launched in Belize

Computer science and robotics classes delivered across Belize with FIFA Foundation support

As part of its objective of using football to have a positive social impact, FIFA is supporting a programme in Belize which will help introduce computer science and robotics education at 40 primary schools across the country. 

FIFA Digital Education Programme launched in Belize

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FIFA Football Executive Programme Asian and Oceanian member associations in Jakarta

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Milken Institute Global Conference 2024

FIFA President highlights value of “shared emotion” created by major sporting events 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the importance of major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2024

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Bid Evaluation Report published – two bids submitted to FIFA Congress

Following a thorough assessment of each bid, including inspection visits to the bidding countries, today FIFA published the Bid Evaluation Report in respect of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Milken Institute Conference

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference

Gianni Infantino: The women’s game has set an example for football in the United States

Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, said that women's football has led the way in growing the sport in the United States and making it successful.

Match schedule announced for Colombia 2024

The path to the final of the 11th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup™ has been laid out, with Bogotá’s El Campin Stadium set to bookend 23 thrilling days of action at Colombia 2024.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Trophy

River Plate eye 27th qualification spot at Mundial de Clubes FIFA™

Four-time South American champions Club Atlético River Plate (ARG), one of the giants of Argentinian football, can claim their place at the inaugural Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™ (FIFA Club World Cup 2025™).

Pablo Solari of River Plate celebrates 

FIFA launches FIFA Futsal World Ranking for women’s and men’s senior national teams

FIFA has launched the official FIFA Futsal World Ranking with powerhouses Brazil the first number-one nation in both the men’s and women’s charts as the rapidly growing sport takes another major step forward.

Carmelo Musumec of Italy during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 Qualifier match between Italy and Spain

A tribute to César Luis Menotti: 1938-2024

César Luis Menotti, who passed away on 5 May 2024 at the age of 85, led Argentina as coach to their first FIFA World Cup™ title in 1978 and was widely admired for the way his teams played. 

Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti looks on during the 1978 FIFA World Cup

Argentinian Flag at Half-Mast in Tribute to César Luis Menotti 

The Argentina flag at half-mast at the Home of FIFA in honour of César Luis Menotti

Cesar Luis Menotti - Barcelona

Menotti - FIFA

César Luis Menotti - Argentina

Menotti - Maradona

César Menotti 

César Luis Menotti - Masterclass

Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti (ARG, middle) in talks with Daniel Passarella (right)

Remembering César Luis Menotti

FIFA President congratulates Grenada Football Association on its Centenary

The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has been congratulated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on its Centenary which was celebrated with a match between Legends from the Caribbean and the Rest of the World.

Samarkand to stage FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ draw 

The Draw for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ will be made on 26 May, as the build-up continues to the first FIFA tournament to be hosted in Central Asia.

FIFA Futsal World Cup Trophy

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Brand Launch

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ brand revealed 

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ brand launched in vibrant ceremony

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ brand was revealed at a vibrant, colourful ceremony held in the Indian Ocean nation. The tournament will be hosted by a CAF member association for the first time.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ brand launched 

Gianni Infantino discusses upcoming FIFA tournament plans with United States Senators

On the second day of his visit to Washington DC, FIFA President Gianni Infantino participated in meetings with key members of the United States Senate and the Department of Commerce.

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