FIFA, Concacaf and UNCAF working together to develop football in Central America

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the XXIII Ordinary Congress of the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) in Miami, United States, where he spoke of the importance of the FIFA Forward programme in developing football. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo during the XXIII UNCAF Ordinary Congress

UNCAF Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends XXIII UNCAF Ordinary Congress

Gianni Infantino celebrates Cyprus Football Association’s 90th anniversary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) on its 90th anniversary, calling the milestone “a wonderful achievement”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates Cyprus Football Association’s 90th anniversary

FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations establish joint venture to further develop football technologies

FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations have joined forces to establish the Football Technology Centre AG, a joint venture that will explore and develop emerging technologies in football with a focus on algorithms to automate the detection of on-pitch events.

Football Technology

Invitation to tender for media rights to FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ and FIFA Women's World Cup 2031™ officially launched in the USA and Puerto Rico

FIFA has officially launched the invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031™ in the United States and Puerto Rico. •	Deadline for bid submissions is 3 December 2024.

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Ainhoa Fernández and Vimarest Díaz: from players to referees at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

Vimarest Díaz and Ainhoa Fernández started their careers as footballers. Both were referees at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™. “As referees, you have to be invisible”, they said in unison.

Captains Miharu Shinjo of Japan and Gi Mazzotti of Brazil pose with referees Abigail Byrne, Vimarest Diaz, Ainhoa Fernandez and Ceri Williams 

Ainhoa Fernandez and Vimarest Diaz 

The dreams of Vimarest Diaz and Ainhoa Fernandez

Seventh edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review to take place in Miami on 27-28 February 2025

The seventh edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review will take place in Miami, USA, on 27 28 February 2025 in cooperation with Concacaf and with the support of the University of Miami School of Law.

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Match official appointments for the final day of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

The match officials have been announced for the final day of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place on Sunday 3 November 2024 at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo.

Referee Daiane Caroline Muniz gestures 

From the pitch to volunteering

Miguel Lloyd and Junior Fajardo have taken a back seat from their involvement on the pitch to volunteer in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Miguel Lloyd, volunteer for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

FIFA appoints key positions within Member Associations Division

FIFA has announced the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as Chief Member Associations Officer, replacing Kenny-Jean Marie, who will depart the organisation to pursue new opportunities. Gelson Fernandes has been named Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer. 

Elkhan Mammadov 

Kevin Lamour joins FIFA as Chief Operating Officer

FIFA are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer effective as of today, 1 November 2024. A French and Swiss citizen, he was previously Deputy General Secretary at European football's governing body UEFA.

Kevin Lamour

FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 2024)

A review of some of the notable work that has been carried out during October 2024 which promote, strengthen and make football truly global, including FIFA Forward projects and much more. 

FIFA Football 4 Schools - Jeddah

Creating a sustainable future for women’s football in Somalia

First ever women’s football tournament in Somalia aiming to kick start women’s league with FIFA supporting through the COVID-19 Relief Plan. 

 Launch of first Women's Football Tournament in Somalia

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FIFA+ Launched New Hub for DFB International Fans: Exclusive Content with English Commentary

FIFA+ unveiled a new dedicated hub for international fans of the German Football Association (DFB), launched on 28 October.

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FIFA President Meeting with Chinese Football Association

FIFA President Gianni Infantino discusses development of youth football in China PR 

All-Brazilian final to determine last spot at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Clube Atlético Mineiro or Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas will become the final club to complete the 32-team field at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ after the pair reached the CONMEBOL Libertadores decider. 

Botafogo players celebrate

Gianni Infantino says FIFA and China PR will work together to develop youth football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has discussed the development of youth football in China PR and the FIFA Forward programme during a high-level meeting with government and sports officials in Shanghai, China.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chinese Football Association President Song Kai 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Hisense Group Chairman Jia Shaoqian

Hisense becomes partner for new FIFA Club World Cup™

FIFA President thanks Hisense and hails a new era for club football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked Hisense for becoming the first Official Partner of the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, emphasising that the new competition would usher in a new era for club football.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ can help drive football development in Asia, FIFA President tells AFC Conference

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told FIFA’s 47 Asian Member Associations (MAs) that the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and other future FIFA competitions will play a key role in advancing football across the continent and beyond.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the AFC Conference 2024 

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends AFC Conference

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Hisense named Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA is thrilled to name Hisense as the first Official Partner of the new FIFA Club World Cup™, marking an exciting development in the fruitful relationship between the two organisations.

Hisense | FIFA Club World Cup™

Uzbekistan football community to benefit from upgraded Dustlik Stadium complex

The future of football development in Uzbekistan has received a significant boost with the construction of floodlights at Dustlik Stadium, Tashkent, completing Phase 3 of the national training centre upgrades, using FIFA Forward funds.

New Floodlights at Dustlik Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

IFAB advisory panels review progress in trials aimed at improving participant behaviour in football

At today’s virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), chaired by the Chief Executive of the Irish Football Association, Patrick Nelson, a number of key topics were discussed.

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"Honoured and humbled": FIFA President receives Diamond of Asia at AFC Annual Awards

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he was proud, honoured and humbled after receiving the Diamond of Asia - the most esteemed accolade in Asian football - during a glittering Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards in Seoul, Korea Republic. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023

Match officials announced for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ semi-finals

The match official assignments have been confirmed for the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, which will take place in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.

Referee Asaka Koizumi checks the FVS

FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup match to be shown live on FIFA+

Al Ahly to meet Al Ain in Cairo on 29 October at 20:00 local time

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FIFA Forward Development Programme at Kyrgyz Football Union

FIFA Forward gives football infrastructure major facelift in Kyrgyz Republic

The FIFA Forward Development Programme has underpinned two major development projects drawn up by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) as part of a long-term strategy to reinforce football infrastructure across the country.

FIFA Forward upgrades technical centres in Kyrgyz Republic

FIFA President visits Hyundai Motor Group

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Hyundai Motor Group

Gianni Infantino praises Hyundai Motor Group’s ‘huge contribution’ to world football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted the importance of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) contribution to world football on a trip to the multinational automotive manufacturer’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea Republic.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Executive Chair Hyundai Motor Group Euisun Chung

Gunn & Jatobá fly women’s football development flag in Dominican Republic

New Zealand's Alana Gunn and Brazil's Simone Jatobá led their countries at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2024™ Both women recently took part in training programmes as part of FIFA's Women's Football Strategy.  

Alana Gunn, Head Coach of New Zealand, reacts during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Korea Republic 'example to follow' says FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has begun a trip to Korea Republic by visiting the headquarters of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul where he praised the country as an example to follow in managing and developing football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu

FIFA President visits KFA House

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits KFA House

Arsène Wenger to lead Task Force on Player Welfare

Following a decision of the FIFA Council and the entry into force of the revised FIFA Statutes in July this year, FIFA is formalising the Task Force on Player Welfare to promote further global dialogue on welfare matters with key stakeholders.

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