FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Football for Schools launch in Nepal | Photo: All Nepal Football Association-ANFA

Afghan women’s refugee team begins its journey with first talent ID camp in Sydney

In a month when the world’s top female players in Africa, Europe, Oceania and South America battled it out for continental glory, another group of international footballers concluded an event far less watched, but no less powerful. 

Afghan Women's Refugee Team Talent ID Camp - Sydney

Afghan women’s refugee team holds first talent ID camp in Sydney

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, which will take place from 17 October to 8 November. 

Team One armband

FIFA and Niger join forces to take Football for Schools to the next level

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with representatives of the government of the Republic of Niger and the Nigerien Football Association (FENIFOOT) to kick off a new pilot project.

•	FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the government of the Republic of Niger, and the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) sign memorandum of understanding 

Visa Presale Draw to start first phase of FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket sales

The fan journey for the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off on Wednesday, 10 September with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders around the world. 

VISA PRESALE DRAW TO START FIRST PHASE OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ TICKET SALES

Inauguration of the FIFA Office in Rabat

Official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström during the inauguration of the FIFA Office in Rabat

General view of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

Group photo at the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Council members Ahmed Yahya and Waberi Souleiman Hassan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA Council Member and Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with (L-R) FIFA Council Member and Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa, FIFA Council Member Hany Abo Rida and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA Africa Office officially opens

Gianni Infantino celebrates “a special day” as FIFA Africa Office officially opens

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA Africa Office would “have a global impact on football” during the ceremony to mark its official opening in the capital of Morocco, Rabat.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo at the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

100-day countdown begins towards expanded and historic FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

As the exhilaration generated by a spectacular FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ continues to reverberate, the global football community is gearing up to make history once again at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ which begins in 100 days’ time.

100 days before the start of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation.

FC Internazionale Milano v CA River Plate: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The sound of team spirit: Sonic ID unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme

What does volunteering sound like? For the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme, it sounds like energy, unity, and purpose — now captured in its very own Sonic ID . This vibrant new audio identity celebrates the volunteers.

Sonic ID unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme

“It’s a privilege”: Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA has appointed former Scotland international Pauline Hamill to lead the newly established Afghan women’s refugee team. Hamill described the appointment as “humbling” and is backing the “unique” project to have “a lasting effect”.

Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

CazéTV agreement strengthens FIFA World Cup 26™ coverage in Brazil

FIFA has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with leading digital sports channel CazéTV for the broadcast in Brazil of all 104 matches at next year’s FIFA World Cup™.

Brazil supporters pose with a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Growing the women’s game (July 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during July 2025 across three continents, FIFA coaching courses and new heights for continental competitions. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, Laos

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place from 27 September to 19 October. 

SE Palmeiras  v Botafogo FR: Round Of 16 - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Young female coaches learn from the best as new edition of the Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme gets underway

A key initiative that will empower the next generation of female coaches is underway with the third edition of FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme commencing in Zurich, Switzerland.

FIFA Women's Football Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Programme

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis 

New edition of the Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme gets underway

FIFA launches media rights tenders in the Indian subcontinent

FIFA has launched two invitations to tender (ITTs) in the Indian subcontinent - one for the sale of media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, and a separate tender for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain: Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

FIFA Quality Programme announces companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf

FIFA is happy to announce the following companies as FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf.

FIFA Preferred Providers for Football Turf 

FIFA Quality Programme announces Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights.

FIFA is happy to announce Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights within the framework of the FIFA Quality Programme for Floodlights.

Floodlights

General view during the FIFA Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme

Participants discuss during the FIFA Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis speaks during the FIFA Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme

FIFA underscores commitment to football esports: FIFAe Finals 2025 and 2026 confirmed featuring Rocket League and eFootball™

FIFAe, FIFA’s experience and entertainment platform for digital football, gaming and esports, has confirmed the FIFAe Finals for 2025 and 2026. The event will include the highly anticipated FIFAe World Cup™.

FIFAe Finals 

FIFAe Finals 25

FIFAe Finals 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates graduates of the 25th FIFA Master

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in the graduation ceremony for the 25th edition of the FIFA Master (International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

25th Edition of the FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport Graduation Ceremony

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Prof. Denis Oswald, Director of CIES and President of the Scientific Committee of the FIFA Master (R) make a presentation to Jake Zappia, Michael Alessandro Chiomento and Lace Glenn Hallendorff 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Graduation Ceremony of the 25th Edition of the FIFA Master

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the Graduation Ceremony of the 25th Edition of the FIFA Master

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Graduation Ceremony of the 25th Edition of the FIFA Master

FIFA President congratulates graduates of the 25th FIFA Master

FIFA delivers robust anti-doping programme for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

 With the assistance of national anti-doping organisations around the globe, FIFA successfully delivered an extensive anti-doping programme covering all teams involved in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™.

Volunteer applications for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025™ are now open

The volunteer programme for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, which is set to take place from Friday, 17 October to Saturday, 8 November 2025 , has been launched. Around 500 volunteers will be needed to support the tournament. 

FIFA Volunteer emblem

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Volunteers

Thank you, Volunteers | FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA World Cup 26™ Ticketing Programme launches this September

FIFA today announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Fans are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets today to register their interest and create a FIFA ID. 

FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ TICKETING PROGRAMME LAUNCHES THIS SEPTEMBER

Gianni Infantino tells FIFA Diploma in Club Management: "Protect and cherish the game"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told participants of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management in New York, United States that the leaders of club football, including coaches and former players, should always protect and cherish the game

The FIFA Diploma in Club Management New York

FIFA and Vet Tix provided military veterans and their families an unforgettable FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ experience

Among the millions of fans thrilled by the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ this summer, there was a special group of VIPs that FIFA proudly invited to matches: United States military veterans and their families.

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid CF: Semi Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

President Trump says FIFA is doing “fantastically well” in growing football in the United States

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has congratulated FIFA for helping to grow football across America. The sport has seen enormous growth in the country since it staged the 1994 FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages now available across all three host countries

FIFA and On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, have announced that a broader range of official hospitality packages is now available to purchase at FIFAWorldCup.com/Hospitality and through authorised sales agents.

FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages 

FIFA sells out sponsorship programme for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA has confirmed that the sponsorship programme for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ has sold out, with every partnership position successfully contracted ahead of today’s final between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain.

 LED Boards during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between SE Palmeiras and Al Ahly SC

Exclusive FIFA World Champions Badge unveiled ahead of Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup™ final

The victor in Sunday’s highly-anticipated, FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final will secure a lifetime of memories, global glory and, for at least the next four years, a tangible reminder of their triumph to wear every time they take the pitch.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Closing Dinner

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ heralds “a golden era of club football”, says Gianni Infantino

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ has kicked off a golden era of club football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, as he addressed the world's media in New York, United States, on the eve of the final between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain. 

FIFA Press Conference at Trump Tower

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ has been a “huge success”, says Gianni Infantino

Emmanuel Kelly’s awe-inspiring journey to FIFA Club World Cup™ Halftime Show

The journey that Australian singer Emmanuel Kelly has made to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final, not to mention a successful recording career, is every bit as uplifting as those taken by the members of Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain. 

Australian singer Emmanuel Kelly 

FIFA and player unions from around the world meet in New York to discuss key issues 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials today met with representatives of several player unions from around the world in New York, on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup™ final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Player's Union representatives

Football and music superstars to deliver nonstop spectacle at FIFA Club World Cup™ Final

This Sunday, New York New Jersey becomes the global epicentre of football and music — with over four hours of nonstop spectacle. Fans are in for world-class football and boundary-pushing entertainment at the much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup™ Final.

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