Jamaican football thriving thanks to FIFA Forward and Talent Development Scheme support

FIFA funding to support Jamaica’s national teams and the game-changing FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) have brought the Caribbean island significant success on the pitch across all age categories.

Jamaica fans 

Technical Study Group for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™ announced

FIFA has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™, with the line-up comprising a quartet of highly experienced figures. 

Gianni Infantino kicks off FIFA Football for Schools on first visit to Czechia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has kicked off the FIFA Football for Schools programme in Czechia and held discussions with Czech Football Association President David Trunda and government ministers on his first visit to the Central European country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Czech Football Association President David Trunda

Portugal on the march in October’s FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

While the FIFA World Cup 2026™ remains fresh in the memory, the football world keeps spinning and a total of 338 men’s internationals have been contested since the curtain came down on the global showpiece on 19 July. 

Goncalo Ramos of Portugal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Portugal and Norway at Estadio do Dragao on October 04, 2026 in Porto, Portugal

Learning through volunteering: FIFA Foundation Community Leaders put new ideas into practice

In the months since the FIFA World Cup 2026™, four Community Leaders who joined FIFA Volunteers in Mexico have begun putting the ideas and experiences they gained into practice.

Four Community Leaders joined FIFA Volunteers at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Mexico

training4changeS in South Africa

FIFA Foundation Community Leaders put new ideas into practice

Gianni Infantino lauds “a great game” and “great hosts” as Saudi Arabia wins Arabian Gulf Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lauded both the quality of competition and the colourful atmosphere in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia following the dramatic conclusion to the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Arabian Gulf Cup Final

FIFA ASEAN Cup™ to benefit entire region says Erick Thohir

President of Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), Erick Thohir, believes the FIFA ASEAN Cup™ represents the next stage of development for Southeast Asia as well as a signal of cooperation between FIFA and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

Egy Vikri of Indonesia celebrates with the FIFA ASEAN CUP trophy

Gianni Infantino sees first FIFA ASEAN Cup champions crowned in Indonesia after meeting President Subianto

FIFA President Gianni Infantino among the sell-out crowd in Jakarta as hosts Indonesia lift first FIFA ASEAN Cup™ thanks to penalty shoot-out win over Thailand.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Indonesia

New FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Palestine means the world for football-loving 10 year old

Through the tension and insecurity of life in Palestine, Islam Yasser Al-Sheikh has found that football can anchor both his daily routine and his aspirations for the future.

Islam Yasser Al-Sheikh is one of hundreds of Palestinian children who will benefit from the FIFA Arena pitches inaugurated in the West Bank

FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup™ creates valuable playing opportunities, inspires youngsters 

Hong Kong, China hosted the inaugural edition of the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup™, and Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong China (HKFA) said he believed the tournament would leave an important legacy around the region.

Hong Kong, China celebrate winning the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup

Gianni Infantino takes part in inauguration of new headquarters for Football Association of Macau, China

Gianni Infantino has attended the inauguration of a new headquarters for the Football Association of Macau, China (AFM), which has been built with the support of the FIFA Forward programme. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Macau, China 

"Spectacular occasion": Gianni Infantino attends final of inaugural FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup™ in Hong Kong, China

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the final of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup™ in Hong Kong, China, describing it as a “spectacular occasion” as the hosts beat Cambodia 2-0 to win the trophy., 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup final 

Poland 2026 stars laud football’s power to unite people

FIFA's long-standing social impact campaigns promote unity, friendship, health and joy through football, leveraging the power of the sport for good – and September’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ was no exception. 

Jimena Ospina of Colombia celebrates

Gianni Infantino signs agreement on Mongolia’s new national stadium, launches FIFA Arena and FIFA Boots for All

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of Mongolia and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with senior government officials to develop a new national stadium “that will be the pride of Mongolia”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa

FIFA publishes comprehensive post-tournament report on FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA has published a comprehensive post-tournament report on the FIFA World Cup 2026™, offering unprecedented insights into how the best national teams and players on the planet are reshaping the modern game.

FIFA publishes comprehensive post-tournament report on FIFAWorld Cup2026™

General view of a FIFA Unites The World Captain's badge on a shirt in the Italy dressing room

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:00 CET, is now available.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Players must feel safe when reporting abuse, FIFA representatives tell UN crime congress

FIFA representatives have told a prestigious United Nations congress on crime prevention that players must feel safe when they report racism and other abuse.

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) jointly organised a panel to discuss legal and policy considerations for addressing racist and hate crimes in sports

Unique FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 format designed to deliver maximum benefit

FIFA is set to roll-out one of its most groundbreaking football events, one that is unrivalled in scale or ambition, with the first edition of FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™ to take place in Azerbaijan in October.

View of Baku, Azerbaijan

FIFA Football Tribunal sets new activity record as regulatory role expands

FIFA has published its fifth annual Football Tribunal Report, detailing the activities of the FIFA Football Tribunal (FT) and the Disputes & Regulatory Applications department between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

Building the future of the game: three new challenges launched under the FIFA Innovation Programme

 As part of the FIFA Innovation Programme, FIFA has launched three challenges under which providers are invited to submit applications to help tackle specific needs within the game.

FIFA Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) Test Event

Gianni Infantino meets President of Azerbaijan ahead of historic FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, with their discussions focused on the upcoming first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev

Gianni Infantino meets Latvian Prime Minister and visits national U-15 team during Riga visit

FIFA President has visited Latvia where he met the team which will represent the country at the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup & Festival™ in October and held discussions with leading authorities including the Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. 

President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs

FIFA publishes 2026 edition of Legal Handbook

 FIFA has today published the 2026 edition of its Legal Handbook, providing an extensive and convenient source of reference onFIFA’s regulatory framework.

Legal Handbook 2026

Spain crown golden generation as Poland stage landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated winners Spain and hosts Poland at the end of a landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™, a tournament that showcased the strength and depth of the women's game with Brazil 2027 under a year away. 

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Sonia Bien-Aime Fulford hand the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup trophy to Cristina Libran of Spain

Gianni Infantino inaugurates FIFA Arena in Saint Kitts and Nevis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the first FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Saint Kitts and Nevis in a further major boost to the game’s development in the dual-island nation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joins Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) President Atiba Harris to inaugurate first two mini-pitches in dual-island nation

Gianni Infantino meets Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister to talk football’s future

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held positive discussions with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Sports Minister Dwayne George Esquire and Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) President Ickford Roberts .

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Antigua and Barbuda Football Association Prime Minister Gaston Browne

British Virgin Islands Technical Centre inaugurated by Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the upgraded British Virgin Islands Technical Centre, a project that has been supported by the FIFA Forward programme and will give football a new lease of life in the territory.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with British Virgin Islands football association president Avanell Morton 

Gianni Infantino attends Concacaf Nations League match on Jamaica trip

FIFA President sees Jamaica defeat Guatemala 3-2 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Jamaica vs Guatemala Concacaf Nations League match at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica

FIFA Unites for Peace Cup

FIFA Arenas inaugurated in West Bank

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 helps football grow across the region

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™ has kicked off in Hong Kong, China and Indonesia, providing new opportunities for 14 teams to play meaningful international matches and, in turn, helping to grow the sport across Southeast Asia.

(L-R) Baihakki Khaizan, Safiq Rahim, Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, Erick Thohir, President of the PSSI, Ponaryo Astaman, Stephan Schrock, Teeratep Winothai pose with the FIFA ASEAN CUP trophy during opening ceremony

FIFA Arenas inaugurated in the West Bank

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank were formally inaugurated on 25 September 2026, capping a week of football, friendship and hope for communities in Marah Rabah and Qusin.

Growing the women’s game (September 2026)

Inside FIFA looks at women's football development activity across various FIFA’s programmes during September 2026 with updates from various continents, landmark moments from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2027™, and more. 

Yei Joint Stars FC players celebrate in the opening round of the South Sudan Women's Premier League, 20 September 2026. 

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR bring young refugees closer to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026

102 boys and girls from refugee and host communities are taking part in the tournament’s youth programme, accompanying the players in the pre-match ceremony. 

England v Brazil: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Brazil hold firm atop women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings

Brazil continue to set the pace in both the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking and the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking. The September 2026 edition sees no changes to either top ten, but there is movement further down both tables

Brazil hold firm at top of women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings

FIFA President meets Bhutan's Prime Minister during UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in New York, United States on Thursday, as the two discussed various topics on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week 2026. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, 2026 in New York

Gianni Infantino thanks Pakistan Football Federation President for efforts to develop football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked the President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani, for his efforts to develop football in the country during a meeting.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani and delegates during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York

Gianni Infantino enjoys “productive” meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto alongside UN General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Kenya’s head of state, President William Ruto, as well as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, on the fringes of the ongoing UN General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Kenya president William Ruto on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24 in New York

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR make mark at Poland 2026

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™ is presented by Aspetar

The first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup™ is presented by Aspetar, reaffirming its leadership in sports medicine and its dedication to improving player welfare, health and performance across Asia and the global football community.

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