Gianni Infantino: Club football needs a global competition

The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ will inspire young people around the world, spark investment in club football and create more opportunities for players and clubs around the world, FIFA President Infantino has said in an interview with DAZN.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an interview with DAZN

FIFA President visits referees training camp and welcomes ‘Team One’ to the United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has personally welcomed the 117 referees, assistant referees and video match officials overseeing the inaugural edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, telling "Team One" that they will become a part of football history

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match officials

Airbnb and FIFA announce major multi-tournament partnership

Airbnb and FIFA have announced a major partnership spanning three tournaments, which is set to deliver unforgettable travel experiences for fans, alongside economic opportunities for local communities and valuable support for Host Cities.

Twenty-six FIFA World Cup™ winners headline FIFA Club World Cup™ squad announcement

The 32 participating clubs have submitted their squad lists for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and are headlined by some of the greatest players to have competed on the global stage over the last two decades, including 26 FIFA World Cup™ winners.

FIFA World Cup™ winners headline FIFA Club World Cup™ squad announcement

FIFA celebrates One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26™

On 11 June 2026, the world will come together in North America for the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 26™. Taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the tournament will be the largest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ in history.

One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ 

Gianni Infantino says FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is “big bang” moment for football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ a “big bang” in the history of football as anticipation builds towards the kick-off of the most inclusive global club tournament ever on Saturday.

Emilio Estefan, FIFA Legend Ronaldinho, Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Inter Miami CF Manager Javier Mascherano and Al Ahly FC Manager José Riveiro

J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems to headline the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ Final Halftime Show, produced by Global Citizen

Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems will headline the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™️ Halftime Show on Sunday, 13 July 2025, firing up the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey. 

Morocco to host “milestone” FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™ “a true milestone for women’s football” and praised Morocco for its work in developing the game during a video address that was part of the group-stage draw in Rabat.

A video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino is played at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Draw

Qatar Airways named Official Airline Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA and Qatar Airways are pleased to announce a new agreement whereby the premium carrier will become the Official Airline Partner of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™.

Laos celebrates opening of mini-pitch as part of the FIFA Arena project

Laos has joined the starting XI of FIFA Member Associations to have installed a mini-pitch as part of the FIFA Arena project which aims to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally to provide more playing opportunities for children.

FIFA Arena Inauguration: Laos

Draws for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ and FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™  completed 

The Raffles Hotel in Doha played host to the draws for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ and the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ on Sunday, 25 May. 

Official Draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

“We are all one team,” says Gianni Infantino as United Nations General Assembly marks World Football Day

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told United Nations (UN) General Assembly members and fellow football fans “today, we are all one team” as part of the World Football Day celebrations within the very first FIFA World Football Week.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino | World Football Day

FIFA urges lawmakers and criminal justice authorities to punish racism in football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has urged policy makers, legislators and criminal justice professionals from around the world to join FIFA in the fight against racism and discrimination by imposing criminal penalties on offenders. 

A general view duing the UNODC – FIFA event, "Red Card to Racism in Football" at UNODC Headquarters 

FIFA President highlights impact of groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup™ at 75th FIFA Congress

The 75th FIFA Congress met in Asunción, the first time FIFA’s supreme legislative body has gathered in Paraguay, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlining the groundbreaking impact the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will have on football across the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 75th FIFA Congress

FIFA World Cup 2034™ presents “huge opportunities” for investment in Saudi Arabia, Gianni Infantino says

The FIFA World Cup 2034 offers huge opportunities for investment in Host Nation Saudi Arabia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in the country’s capital Riyadh. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with Chairman of the FII Institute Executive Committee Richard Attias during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 

“A vital step toward developing grassroots football”: Kyrgyz Republic launches FIFA Arena project

Kyrgyz Republic has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally to provide more playing opportunities for children.

FIFA Arena Inauguration: Kyrgyz Republic

FIFA Council takes landmark decisions on the future of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and on the fight against racism

After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy is lifted

Future of Armenian football boosted by FIFA Arena launch

Armenia has become the latest country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally to provide more playing opportunities for children.

Aerial view of the FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Armenia

Algeria gets FIFA Arena underway in Africa with two new mini-pitches

Over 1,500 schoolchildren will have more opportunities to play football after Algeria became the first African FIFA Member Association to launch the FIFA Arena project with the opening of two new mini-pitches in Algiers.

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Algeria

Eight vibrant Host Cities to dazzle the world at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

FIFA, joined by a host of prominent and high-profile Brazilians, officially announced  the eight Host Cities and their respective stadiums for the historic edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, marking a memorable milestone.

FIFA Arena project kicks off in Indonesia with two new mini-pitches

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches have been opened near schools in Indonesia as the initial steps continue towards fulfilling FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s ambition of establishing at least 1,000 new mini-pitches worldwide to benefit children.

 FIFA Arena inauguration - Indonesia

White House Task Force meets to discuss future FIFA tournaments in the United States

Donald Trump, President of the United States, hosted the first White House Task Force meeting today, set up to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

Thailand becomes first Asian country to open FIFA Arena mini-pitch

Thailand has become the first Asian FIFA Member Association to open a mini-pitch as part of the FIFA Arena project that aims to establish 1,000 new small-size playing surfaces to benefit children around the world.

FIFA Arena Opening Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand

FIFA and Global Citizen announce the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that aims to raise USD $100 million to provide access to quality education and football for children around the world. 

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Michael Isaacman speak onstage during Global Citizen NOW

Mini-pitch inaugurated in Georgia as FIFA Arena project kicks off

Georgia has become one of the first countries to inaugurate a FIFA Arena mini-pitch following FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s pledge to install 1,000 such pitches globally to provide more playing opportunities for children worldwide.

FIFA Arena inauguration at Varketili Football Centre on April 28, 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia

FIFA President announces charity match to honour Pope Francis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced a charity football match in aid of children will be played to honour Pope Francis’ wishes after attending the late pontiff’s funeral.

Pope Francis plays with a football as he meets priests participants to the Clericus Cup

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

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 

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

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

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

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


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

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

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.

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. 

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

Passion and flair of South American football on display at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

South America's importance to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup was emphasised by Gianni Infantino as he addressed the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress

Each FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ host city to receive USD one million legacy commitment from FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that FIFA will make a legacy contribution of USD one million to each of the 11 cities that will host matches at the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Orlando, a unique FIFA Club World Cup™ city

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Orlando, United States, to see at first hand the two stadiums which will host matches in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and said that the city will go down in soccer history.

Group photo during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA celebrates historic step for women’s football at LA28 Olympic Games

FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

General view inside the stadium as the Olympic Rings can be seen

Local solidarity to the fore in Nashville during FIFA Club World Cup™ visit 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Nashville, United States, where he expressed his condolences to those affected by recent flooding in the area and announced plans to use the FIFA Club World Cup legacy fund to build mini-pitches for young people.

FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs, , and Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre 

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