FIFA Foundation establishes Safe Football Support Unit 

The FIFA Foundation has confirmed the establishment of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU); an impartial dedicated unit that will offer specialist guidance and support services to victims of violence, harassment and abuse in football.

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FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

Fifth FIFA Compliance Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro in April 2025

Following the success of the first four editions of the FIFA Compliance Summit, the fifth FIFA Compliance Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025.

An aerial view of the Christ The Redeemer statue and the Sugar Loaf Mountain

Growing the women’s game (December 2024)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during November and December 2024. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Puerto Rico

FIFA President welcomes growing presence of women in football stadiums in IR Iran

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his optimism after a female-only crowd of 45,000 spectators attended a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture in Isfahan, IR Iran, in another significant step towards making football more inclusive.

Thousands of women dressed in red wave flags and chant at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ticket sales launched

Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ and followers of the beautiful game in general can now take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the historic tournament.

FIFA publishes 2024 annual report on football agents

The total spending on club agent service fees in men’s professional football reached USD 709.6 million, less than the USD 889.5 million spent in 2023, according to FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024.

FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024

Annual FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking™ glee for Argentina and Angola

Just as they did in 2023, Argentina (1st) sign off for the year in top spot, with France (2nd) and Spain (3rd) joining them on the podium.

Zini of Angola celebrates

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino picks up the FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 

Luis Rodriguez of CF Pachuca is presented with his runner up medal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the match officials after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

Luka Modric of Real Madrid lifts the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy

Real Madrid players pose for a photo with the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid

CF Pachuca players pose for a photo with their runner up medals

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Luka Modric of Real Madrid 

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid poses for a photo after receiving the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Golden Ball trophy

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, celebrates victory with his coaching staff 

Former footballer and politician Bebeto waves to fans ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammate Lucas Vazquez after scoring 

Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid battles for possession with Elias Montiel of CF Pachuca

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, greets Guillermo Almada, Head Coach of CF Pachuca, ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental final

Real Madrid players pose for a team photo on the pitch ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

Fans in the stands take photos ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

A CF Pachuca fan shows their support ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

Real Madrid claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ crown in Lusail

Los Blancos reclaim FIFA’s annual global title after overcoming a determined Pachuca side. The 15-time European champions defeated the Concacaf Champions Cup winners. The match was played at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

 Luka Modric of Real Madrid lifts the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy

“Resilience personified”: Ten-year-old Brazilian suffering from rare condition voted world’s best fan

A 10-year-old Brazilian supporter suffering from the rare and painful genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa has won the FIFA Fan Award 2024 for his extraordinary courage and his devotion to his club CR Vasco da Gama.

FIFA Fan Award winner Guilherme Gandra Moura

FIFA Fan Award

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | FIFA Fan Award winner Guilherme Gandra Moura

FIFA Fair Play Award

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | FIFA Fair Play Award winner Thiago Maia

FIFA Fair Play award winner Thiago Maia: “I don’t feel like a hero”

Thiago Maia said “I don’t feel like a hero” after winning the FIFA Fair Play Award at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 for his actions during the devastating floods that afflicted the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.

The big screen shows Thiago Maia as the winner of the FIFA Fairplay Award 

Emma Hayes poses with her The Best FIFA Women's Coach trophy 

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | Emma Hayes and Carlo Ancelotti

The Best FIFA Men's Player Vinicius Junior

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | Aitana Bonmatí and Vinícius Jr

The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2024 Carlo Ancelotti says football’s emotion has kept him going

Carlo Ancelotti said that it was football’s emotion which kept him going after 48 years in the game when the Real Madrid CF coach was voted The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2024 Carlo Ancelotti

Aitana Bonmatí, Vinícius Júnior highlight role model status at The Best FIFA Football Awards

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Bonmatí says women’s football has “a bright future” after a sea change in perceptions

The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024 Vinicius Junior 

Aitana Bonmatí and Vinícius Jr on top of the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024

Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women’s Player and Brazil’s Vinícius Jr has won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 

Lothar Matthäus during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and The Best FIFA Men's Coach Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, after The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Bebeto (L) speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Gianluigi Buffon speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with The Best FIFA Men's Player Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

General view as The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 logo is projected on to the Torch Tower after The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Cristina Gullon and Samantha Johnson present during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

A general view as Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is presented with The Best FIFA Men's Player Award by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Pepe (C) speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, is presented with The Best FIFA Men's Coach Award by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid, and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is presented with The Best FIFA Men's Player Award by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after being presented with The Best FIFA Men's Player Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

The big screen shows a recording of Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona after winning The Best FIFA Women's Player Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Debbie Hewitt, Vice President of FIFA (C), speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Nehal Abdelaziz (C) speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks after being presented with The Best FIFA Men's Coach Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Alessandro Del Piero (C) speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

Performers on stage during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ tickets on sale from Thursday, 19 December

The wait is almost over. Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ can soon take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the groundbreaking tournament.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Trophy

UK media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ confirmed

BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ across TV, audio and digital platforms.

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FIFA President signs agreement with Moroccan authorities to open FIFA Africa Office in Rabat

Gianni Infantino has signed an agreement with the Government of Morocco and the Moroccan Football Association to open the FIFA Africa Ofiice with the FIFA President also taking part in the CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA Africa Office - Host Agreement Signing Ceremony 

Gianni Infantino meets new Angolan Football Association President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met new Angolan Football Association (FAF) President Fernando Alves Simões on the sidelines of the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the newly elected President of the Angolan Football Federation Fernando Alves Simoes 

FIFA President and Kenyan counterpart focus on football’s future in talks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised President Hussein Mohammed as the newly-elected head of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) shared his vision to advance the sport in the East African country into a new era.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohamed

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois

Ancelotti and Courtois not taking FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ finalists Pachuca lightly

Real Madrid pair Carlo Ancelotti and Thibault Courtois not taking surprise FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ finalists Pachuca lightly

Real Madrid CF and Pachuca CF will be looking to “end last season on a high note” when they meet in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024™ at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Girona, Spain

Expanded FIFA Women’s Development Programme offers new initiatives

The FIFA Women’s Development Programme has been renewed until 2027 and expanded, adding five additional offerings for member associations (MAs) to develop women’s football at a national level. Thirteen programmes are now available for MAs to benefit from.

Expanded FIFA Women’s Development Programme 

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 winners to be revealed on Tuesday, 17 December

The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 will be revealed digitally on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 during a special event to be broadcast live from Doha, Qatar.

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 

“We have to grow club football all over the world” - Gianni Infantino highlights need for FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “We have to grow club football all over the world”, in a speech to participants on the opening day of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management during one of the programme’s in-person sessions in Doha.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management

"Valuable experience" - European coaches meet Arsène Wenger ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying draw

FIFA Chief of Global Development Arsène Wenger led a dedicated workshop with a number of European national team coaches where they exchanged views on a wide range of football topics.

A group photo during Arsène Wenger and coaches meeting prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw at the Home of FIFA

FIFA President looking forward to an incredible UEFA qualifying competition for FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took part in the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the European qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and said he was looking forward to an incredible and emotional contest.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and host Semra Hunter during the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the Home of FIFA

England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel 

European hopefuls react to UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™

“The greatest tournament of all” – European nations react to FIFA World Cup 26™ UEFA Preliminary Draw

France head coach Didier Deschamps says the FIFA World Cup™ “remains the greatest tournament of all” after the 54 member associations affiliated to UEFA vying to reach the FIFA World Cup 26™ learned their potential route to the newly expanded tournament.

England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel

UEFA Preliminary Draw tees up titanic tussles

The road to the FIFA World Cup 26™ has been mapped out for Europe’s 54 hopefuls at the UEFA Preliminary Draw in Zurich. A record-high number of 16 places are up for grabs for UEFA representatives at the historic 48-team showpiece.

The FIFA World Cup 26 Winner's Trophy during the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the Home of FIFA

FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw

UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the Home of FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the Home of FIFA

UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ | FIFA President's address

USWNT end year as No.1 in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking

 Almost four months have passed since the last edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, during which time 176 internationals have been played. 

Lynn Williams #6, Emma Sears #26, and Mallory Swanson #9 of United States celebrate 

Historic FIFAe Finals 2024 concluded with first-ever champions of FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™

The FIFAe Finals 2024 concluded after two weeks of spectacular football esports action at the SEF Arena in the BLVD City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by crowning the world champions of the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on both console and mobile.

Ahmad Muhaimin Bin Abd Razak (MINBAPPE) of Team Malaysia celebrates with the trophy and his medal 

Legendary quintet named as draw assistants for UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™

Five former stars of the global game – Ariane Hingst, Fernando Llorente, Gianluca Zambrotta, Rachel Yankey and Robert Pires – have been announced as the draw assistants for the upcoming UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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