Over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets sold following Visa Presale Draw

Fans from 212 countries and territories of residence have already purchased over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales phase, which was launched in mid-September.

FIFA launches fourth edition of Diploma in Football Law

Following the success of the three previous editions, has launched the fourth instalment of its Diploma in Football Law, designed for sports legal executives seeking to upgrade their knowledge with a view to furthering their careers.

FIFA Diploma in Football Law 2026/2027

FIFA Volunteer Sonic ID behind-the-scenes

Bangladesh inaugurates two new artificial pitches funded by FIFA Forward Programme

Bangladesh has celebrated a “new chapter in our football development journey”, according to Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal, who helped inaugurate two new artificial pitches in Dhaka, funded by the FIFA Forward Programme.

FIFA launches tender processes in Italy for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in Italy, for the sale of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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Cabo Verde celebrate historic FIFA World Cup™ qualification: “A small country with a big heart”

Cabo Verde have qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup™ – an astonishing achievement for a country of little more than half a million people. Funding from the FIFA Forward programme has supported key projects in the island nation.

Cabo Verde players celebrate qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ 

Cabo Verde celebrate historic FIFA World Cup™ qualification

Andorra inaugurates new national stadium, backed by FIFA funding

Andorra officially inaugurated its new national football stadium, the Nou Estadi de la FAF on Tuesday 14 October ahead of the nation’s FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifier against Serbia - the culmination of a construction plan supported by FIFA.

FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and Andorran Football Federation President Felix Álvarez

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ semi-final refereeing teams announced

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™️ semi-final refereeing teams announced. ⁠The Football Video Support system (FVS) is used throughout the competition.

Referee Gustavo Tejera calls a penalty for Spain that was reversed after a FVS

Match officials appointed for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 54 match officials (14 referees, 28 assistant referees and 12 video match officials) from 23 Member Associations to officiate at the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Summit for Peace

Gianni Infantino heralds “historic day” at Summit for Peace

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined more than 20 world leaders, presidents, and officials at the Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

President of the United States Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Tila™ unveiled as Official Mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

As excitement builds ahead of the curtain-raiser at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, the tournament’s elegant and powerful mascot, Tila™, has made her debut outing.

Request for Information (RFI) - Mini-Pitch Streaming and Monitoring Solution

As part of its ongoing commitment to digital innovation and football development, FIFA’s Member Associations Division (MAD) is launching a global initiative to connect its network of mini-pitches through smart video technology. 

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Cabo Verde’s dream close to becoming reality as first FIFA World Cup™ beckons

The expansion of the FIFA World Cup™ to 48 teams has allowed more teams to dream of qualifying for the tournament and, for the remote island nation of Cabo Verde, what once would have been fantasy is close to becoming reality. 

Cape Verde players during the national anthem 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

“Friendship and unity through sports”: Prime Minister of Canada praises FIFA President’s ethos ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney has applauded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to unite the world through football, as the North American country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26™ with Mexico and the United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney with a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino smiles next to Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso and CF Montréal President Joey Saputoduring during the international friendly between Canada and Australia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney arrive for the international friendly between Canada and Australia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino interacts with fans at the international friendly between Canada and Australia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo in the Australia dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking to players in the Australia dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney speaking to players in the Canada dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking to players in the Canada dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is presented with a jersey by Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney touring Parliament Hill 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticket to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a jersey to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney 

The FIFA Foundation and UNHCR make 25 children's dreams come true in Chile

25 children become flag bearers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. A joint initiative by the FIFA Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. FIFA consolidates its commitment to using football as a platform to empower and bring about social change.

Spain v Brazil: Group C - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ quarter-final refereeing teams announced 

FIFA has announced the refereeing teams for the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. The Football Video Support (FVS) will be used in the competition.

Match oficial line up before a FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 match

Gianni Infantino says European Football Clubs and FIFA “equipped” to meet game’s challenges together

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly that together the two organisations “are all equipped” to rise to the challenges facing the global game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly 

Cuba’s next generation look forward to bright future

Chile 2025 marked Cuba’s second appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. While they were not able to get past the group stage, their first ever point at the tournament is a big step in the right direction. 

Yordan Castaner, Didier Reinoso and Marcos Campos of Cuba applaud the fans following the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

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FIFA kicks off new edition of Women in Football Leadership programme

Female leaders from all corners of the football world were on hand at FIFA headquarters last week to kick-off the latest FIFA Women in Football Leadership programme.

Players of Wuhan Jiangda WFC celebrate

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ kicks off as football moves into new era

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

YourSide officially launches, providing support and guidance to those affected by abuse in football

YourSide, an independent global unit that offers impartial expert guidance and trauma-informed support to victims and survivors in the football ecosystem, has begun providing services as from 8 October 2025.

YourSide officially launches to strengthen the combat against abuse in football

President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani speaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) President Agim Ademi 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives a gift from Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) President Agim Ademi 

Children wait for the arrival of FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Pristina, Kosovo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) President Agim Ademi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino after receiving Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is honoured by President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded one of Kosovo’s highest honours, the Presidential Medal, in recognition of his contribution to the development of football globally and his strong support for Kosovo’s football community.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks after receiving Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

FIFA welcomes European Parliament resolution on sport

FIFA welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on the role of European Union (EU) policies in strengthening the European Sport Model, following a process led by rapporteur Bogdan Zdrojewski, a Member of the European Parliament.

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Women’s club football has taken a step into an even brighter future with the first match of the inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ between China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda WFC and New Zealand’s Auckland United FC.

Wuhan Jiangda WFC celebrate

Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the FIFA Volunteer Community as “the most diverse community in the world” after its membership doubled to two million thanks to the record number of applications received for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanks world’s “most diverse community” as FIFA Volunteer Community reaches two million members

Jess Philpot of Auckland United FC heads the ball

Players of Wuhan Jiangda WFC celebrate after winning the FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One match against Auckland United FC

Players of Wuhan Jiangda WFC celebrate 

Ma Jun of Wuhan Jiangda WFC scores a goal 

Players of Wuhan Jiangda WFC huddle before facing Auckland United FC in their FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One match

Wang Shuang of Wuhan Jiangda WFC with a mascot before the FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One match between Wuhan Jiangda WFC and Auckland United FC

Team captains shake hands before the FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One match between Wuhan Jiangda WFC and Auckland United FC

Fans show their support during the FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One match between Wuhan Jiangda WFC and Auckland United FC

Wuhan Jiangda WFC strike late to sink Auckland United FC in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ opener

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in September 2025 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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Volunteer Programme for FIFA World Cup 26™ eclipses all records

A record-breaking number of applicants have applied for volunteer roles at the FIFA World Cup 26™. With three days to go until the application window closes, the tally of applicants stands in excess of one million.

High-flying Solomon Islands reach new heights with FIFA’s support

Women’s football in the Solomon Islands has reached multiple milestones in recent years backed by FIFA's support and the Melanesian nation recently becoming Oceanian champions for the first time underscoring their recent development. 

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Successful group stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025

As the slogan says, the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ is "creating legends”. 

Chile fans show their support during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Group A match

Refereeing teams announced for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ round of 16

FIFA has released details of the refereeing teams that will take charge of the round-of-16 matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. Football Video Support system is being used at competition.

Referee João Pinheiro gestures after review on the Football Video Support during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA has invested over USD 1 billion in African football development since 2016, Gianni Infantino tells CAF members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, DR Congo, announced that over USD 1 billion has been invested in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was started in 2016.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 2025 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

Ticket sales for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ now open

Following a presale period, all fans now have the chance to purchase tickets and witness the world’s top U-17 women’s national teams vie for glory.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and African football legends

General view during the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

CAF Vice-President Bestine Kazadi Ditabala, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa, CAF Vice-Presidents Feizal Sidat and Pierre-Alain Mounguengui

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Judith Suminwa and FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly

Sierra Leone chase World Cup history as FIFA President meets African nation’s leadership

As Sierra Leone near the conclusion of the most encouraging FIFA World Cup™ qualification campaign in their history, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has met FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 

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