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Find out how FIFA works towards making the beautiful game truly global as football unites the world at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

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FIFA World Cup 2026™

 Elkhan Mammadov, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, Peter Augruso, President of the Canadian Soccer Association, and Eric Woodward, Mayor of the Township of Langley

First FIFA Arena in Canada inaugurated in Township of Langley, British Columbia

Vancouver landmark to be transformed into official FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ball

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2025 was a monumental year for FIFA, both on and off the pitch as we were able to show more than ever that football unites the world.

FIFA's Annual Report 2025

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The 76<sup>th</sup> FIFA Congress took place in Vancouver, Canada on 30 April 2026, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the 75<sup>th</sup> Congress in Paraguay in May 2025.

FIFA Congress 2026

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FIFA's focus centres on 11 strategic objectives for the next four years.

Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027

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To deliver the most relevant insights, the benchmarking focuses exclusively on women’s football leagues and clubs. The analysis focuses on the performance of leagues and clubs in each tier and how each can learn from its peers and/or the tier above.

'Setting the Pace' FIFA Benchmarking Report (4th Edition)

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Concussion is a traumatic brain injury common in all sports. It’s vital to understand the signs, symptoms, and impacts of concussion because brain health is non-negotiable.

Concussion: Suspect and Protect

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Football Unites the World is a global movement to inspire, unite and develop through football. It brings people together, all over the world, to celebrate the beautiful game.

Football Unites the World

In Focus

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FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™

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FIFA Series

The FIFA Series 2026 brings together national teams with a wide range of competitive profiles, reinforcing its development-driven design. 

FIFA Series 2026

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™

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FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026™

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The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025

The Best FIFA Football AwardsTM 2025

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™

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FIFA Tournaments & Events

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Find everything FIFA is doing for any football related topic.

What FIFA does

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Since 1904, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, has served as the global governing body for football.

Organisation

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A wide range of campaigns shows FIFA’s extensive and widespread engagement to use the power of football for positive global impact.

Campaigns

Member Associations

The FIFA Member Associations (MAs) are at the centre of football’s global ecosystem, representing 211 countries and territories across six continents.

Document

From archived financial reports to published circulars, on subjects as diverse at the Laws of the Game, the regulations of each and every FIFA tournament, technical reports or even security regulations

Reports & Documents

Lieke Martens hugs Danielle van de Donk in a friendly win over Australia

Updated ranking table for Men's and Women's teams. 

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

INSIDE FIFA

General view as players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay

A father's pride means everything. ✉️

Match officials for matches 13, 14, 15 and 16 appointed

FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast partnerships set new global benchmark with record reach and innovation

RELIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Press Conference

FIFA World Cup 2026™ stadium capacities confirmed

IFAB-approved Laws of the Game changes in place for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Highlights

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

Rules and reports, legal portal, Football Tribunal, decisions, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), anti-doping, compliance, integrity, educational programmes, disciplinary, etc.

Legal

FIFA Clearing House, agents, transfer reports, transfer windows, educational programmes (transfers, agency), etc.

Transfer system

Strategy, programmes in club licensing, coach mentorship, professionalisation, benchmarking and health snapshot reports, etc.

Women's Football

FIFA Forward, Diploma in Club Management, clubs and leagues professionalisation, Club Benefits Programme, professional football landscape, etc.

Advancing football

International refereeing list, refereeing at tournaments, Laws of the Game, etc.

Refereeing

Standards for video assistant referees (VAR), goal-line technology, playing surfaces, etc. certified installations, providers, etc.

Innovation

New football metrics, technical reports, coaching resources, technical development, FIFA Talent Academies, FIFA Training Centre...

Talent development

Bidding processes, sustainability, legacy, volunteering, media rights, broadcasters, etc.

Tournament organisation

FIFA is working on a wide range of topics from improving the women's game and developing football around the world to ensuring better football governance structures.

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FIFA President Giann Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference

Relive the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Press Conference

 Boston sets the stage for a new instalment in Haitian football on 13 June. After a 52-year hiatus, the FIFA World Cup™ will see the Grenadiers back in action against Scotland, with the whole Caribbean nation counting down until the big day. 

Haiti's colours flood Boston for the Grenadiers' long-awaited return

Haiti Portraits - FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina (1st, up 2), the reigning world champions, will begin their title defence as the world's top-ranked team, with the June FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking published just hours before the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™ gets under way.

Argentina reclaim top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates with Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul after scoring the team's third goal during the international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama

FIFA once again has been placed in the highest tier (A1) of international sports federations following a comprehensive evaluation of governance standards by the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).

FIFA again ranked among top international sports federations following evaluation of governance standards

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FIFA is delighted to confirm the outstanding success of its media partnerships programme for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, establishing the most expansive and innovative broadcast platform in the history of the competition.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Blog

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