Gianni Infantino thanks FIFA Club World Cup™ volunteers and tells them to keep smiling

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met some of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ volunteers in Cincinnati, where he thanked them for their efforts and said they were doing a "fantastic" job. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets FIFA Club World Cup 2025 volunteers

Future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets Guinean Football Federation head

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Sory Doumbouya, the President of the Guinean Football Federation (FGF), have met in Miami, United States, where they discussed how to shape the future of football in the west African country.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Fédération Guinéenne de Football Acting President Sory Doumbouya 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino predicts Suriname World Cup bid will ‘inspire future generation of footballers’ 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wished Suriname luck in their quest to reach their first FIFA World Cup™ in 2026 following a meeting with the new Surinamese Football Association (SVB) President Dayasankar Mathoera in Miami, United States. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Surinamese Football Association President Dayasankar Mathoera

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauds Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth, including historic strides for women

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth and emphasised the progress made by the nation’s women, in particular, following a meeting with recently elected Football Association of Wales (FAW) President Mike Jones. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Football Association of Wales President Mike Jones

FIFA President Gianni Infantino commends “breathtaking” football development in Mongolia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the upward trajectory of football development in Mongolia following a meeting with the new Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) President Anandbazar Tsogt-Ochir in Miami, United States. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mongolian Football Federation President Anandbazar Tsogt-Ochir

Players “are loving” the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the players of the 32 teams competing to be the first true FIFA club world champions “are loving” playing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, during an interview at the Fanatics Fest NYC in New York, United States.

Gianni Infantino speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 

Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Singapore President discuss FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his commitment to working towards bringing a FIFA youth tournament to Singapore in the future during a meeting with Football Association of Singapore (FAS) President Forrest Li.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Singapore President Forrest Li 

FIFA President discusses FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with Brazilian counterpart

Gianni Infantino thanks Samir Xaud for Brazil’s “exemplary collaboration” with FIFA. Mr Xaud was elected in May 2025. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ will be the first to be held in South America.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian Football Confederation President Samir Xaud 

Football Federation of Timor-Leste President discusses new stadium with Gianni Infantino

Timor-Leste’s need for a stadium to host their national team matches was at the centre of discussions between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of the country’s football federation at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Federation of Timor-Leste President Nilton Gusmao 

Gianni Infantino and Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President discuss women’s football development in twin-island republic

FIFA President and Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) President Kieron Edwards meet in Miami, United States. Mr Infantino says the “productive meeting” focused on the development of women’s football in the Caribbean country

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President Kieron Edwards

Portuguese Football Federation President tells Gianni Infantino: "You can count on us for the FIFA World Cup 2030"

The recently elected President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, has told FIFA President Gianni Infantino that "you can count on us" as the country prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2030™ with Morocco and Spain.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença

Gianni Infantino “impressed by vision” of Football Federation of North Macedonia President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke positively about the future of North Macedonian football after meeting Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) President Masar Omeragić on the sidelines of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) President Masar Omeragić

Gianni Infantino pledges FIFA’s support as Pakistani football re-emerges

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) took an important step in its reintegration into the FIFA family as newly-elected PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani met for the first time with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Pakistan Football Federation President Mohsen Gilani 

FIFA World Cup 2030™ plans central as Gianni Infantino meets Royal Spanish Football Federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, have met at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami, United States.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Royal Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzán 

FIFA teams up with Achieve Miami to help deliver football and education to all

FIFA has teamed up with education non-profit Achieve Miami to incorporate football- and sports-related learning activities into its existing programmes, supporting efforts to bridge educational gaps for low-income students in Miami.

Achieve Miami x FIFA Launch event

Gianni Infantino meets Bahamas Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met Anya James, the first female President of the Bahamas Football Association (BFA), to discuss youth development in the country following the first session of the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Bahamas Football Association President Anya James

Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia President meet on “historic day” for Asian football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) President Erick Thohir have signed a Host Country Agreement (HCA) to formally establish a FIFA Hub for Southeast Asia and East Asia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Indonesia President Erick Thohir

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ nears 1.5 million tickets sold milestone

The new FIFA Club World Cup™ has started with a powerful demonstration of club football’s global appeal, as over 340,000 fans have generated electric atmospheres, passionate support, and unforgettable scenes across the first three matchdays. 

A general view of play during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ "bringing fans together in a festive atmosphere" agree Gianni Infantino and Ronaldo

Fans are coming together in a festive atmosphere to enjoy the FIFA Club World Cup™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in an address to the FIFA Executive Summit in Miami, Florida. His comments were echoed by Ronaldo, the two-time FIFA World Cup™ winner.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 

“Constructive” talks between Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) President Avanell Morton held “a constructive meeting” after the first FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and British Virgin Islands Football Association President Avanell Morton

Gianni Infantino pledges FIFA support to US Virgin Islands Soccer Federation development plans

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation (USVISF) President Yohannes Worede and pledged continued support of the Caribbean nation’s commitment to grassroots football development.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation (USVISF) President Yohannes Worede 

Gianni Infantino meets new Football Association of Zambia president

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated new Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Keith Mapenzi Mweemba, on his recent election and praised the organisation’s proactive engagement with FIFA’s Football for Schools Programme.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Keith Mapenzi Mweemba 

Grassroots development focus as FIFA President meets Czechia counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and newly-elected Czech Football Association (FAČR) President David Trunda have discussed plans to fast-track grassroots football development in the European country.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Czech Football Association (FAČR) President David Trunda 

Gianni Infantino meets new Swedish Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated new Swedish Football Association (SvFF) President Simon Åström on his recent election and highlighted their organisations’ long and productive relationship in a meeting in Miami, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Swedish Football Association President Simon Åström 

Newly-elected Curaçao Football Federation President discusses football development with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino discussed football development with the newly-elected President of the Curaçao Football Federation, Gilbert Martina, when they met in Miami, Florida. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Curaçao Football Federation, Gilbert Martina

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.

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