FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions clubs for involvement in match manipulation

Following a thorough analysis of the respective cases and as part of its zero-tolerance policy against match manipulation, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA support fuels Seychelles’ history-making moment

Seychelles conjures images of dazzling beaches, azure, blue waters and a laidback lifestyle. But for 11 days the African nation will be the focus of the football world as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ takes place.

Seychelles national Beach Soccer team ahead of Seychelles 2025

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 Arena mini-pitch in Bangkok, Thailand

FIFA Arena mini-pitch at the Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School 

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ - where to watch

The first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ to be staged in Africa kicks off on 1 May and is to be streamed live and free on FIFA+.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup trophy and match ball 

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

European and African Member Associations share knowledge at Vienna workshop

A group of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from Africa and Europe have met in Vienna to exchange ideas as part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between different football regions.

Participants pose for a group photo during the FIFA Cooperation & Knowledge-Sharing Workshop between African and European MAs

Member Associations submit bidding agreements for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

In line with the established timeline for the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA has received bidding agreements from Member Associations.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Safe Football Support Unit appoints lead

Following a robust recruitment process led by the independent panel of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU), the FIFA Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander McLin as the Unit Lead of the newly established unit from 1 May 2025.

Alex McLin headshot

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

FIFA has officially launched invitations to tender (ITTs) in New Zealand, for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

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FIFA launches two platforms to promote global cooperation in the field of integrity

FIFA has launched two digital platforms that seek to promote sustainable cooperation in the field of global integrity. 

 FIFA emblem

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

Argentina flag flies at half-mast at the Home of FIFA

Confederation flags fly at half-mast at the Home of FIFA

Flags at half-mast at the Home of FIFA in tribute to Pope Francis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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