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. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Sierra Leone Football Association President Babadi Kamara

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA member associations have done in recent weeks to promote, strengthen, and make football truly global.

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

Puerto Rican Football Federation opens new administrative offices thanks to FIFA Forward Programme

The Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) is continuing to make strides with the roll-out of its own administrative offices, funded by the FIFA Forward Programme.  

José Rodriguez and Sergio Palacios, from the FIFA Regional Office in Panama, Iván Rivera, president of Puerto Rican Football Federation, and Mario Monterrosa (CONCACAF) during the inauguration of the new FPF offices (Left to Right)

FIFA publishes Anti-Doping Report for period between January 2024 and July 2025

FIFA today published the latest edition of its Anti-Doping Report, which relates to the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 July 2025. Almost 2,000 doping control tests were performed across FIFA tournaments and FIFA World Cup 26™ preliminary competitions.

FIFA backs landmark preparations for OFC Professional League launch

In preparation for the historic launch of the OFC Professional League, the first-ever professional football competition across Oceania, FIFA and the OFC jointly organised a two-day series of workshops for club leaders and decision makers. 

FIFA and OFC hosted club leaders in Nadi, Fiji, to prepare for the inaugural OFC Professional League

FIFA Integrity Task Force brings all six confederations on board

FIFA’s Integrity Task Force convened online on Monday, 29 September to further its mission to protect world football from match manipulation and other integrity threats. The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders.

FIFA pen

FIFA celebrates launch of Official Match Ball of FIFA World Cup 26™: TRIONDA

The countdown to the game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™ has reached its latest significant milestone with the launch of the adidas TRIONDA, the Official Match Ball of the competition.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Match Ball Unveiled

FIFA Council calls for peace and takes key decisions on football governance

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 2 October 2025 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including football governance and competitions. 

General view of FIFA Council Meeting No.33

Exclusive Visa presale for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ begins

Tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ are now on sale, with Visa cardholders being offered an exclusive presale opportunity – to get ahead of the crowd and book their tickets from 15:00 Qatar time (GMT+3) on 2 October 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Swiss Football Association President Peter Knäbel 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to European Club Association Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi 

FIFA Council members during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

European Club Association Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and Swiss Football Association President Peter Knäbel during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets FIFA Council Member George Koumas during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez and European Club Association Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

General view during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

Swiss Football Association President Peter Knäbel during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA Council Members Ahmed Yahya, Bernd Neuendorf and Member Kanya Keomany during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA Council Members Ramón Jesurún, Sonia Fulford and Hany Abo Rida during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA Council Member Ignacio Alonso during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

Meeting no. 33 of the FIFA Council

FIFA World Cup 26™ mascots make video game debut as playable characters in FIFA® Heroes

FIFA, the international governing body of football, in partnership with Solace has today unveiled FIFA Heroes: an arcade fast 5-a-side football title with fantasy flair set across the globe. 

FIFA Council Meeting No.33

FIFA Council takes key decisions on football governance

Football Video Support moving forwards and gaining global momentum

Football Video Support (FVS), designed as an accessible and cost-effective video replay system for key refereeing calls, is rapidly gaining traction across the world game.

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad announced ahead of historic friendly competition

Following the three multi-day talent identification camps held on two continents, a historic and inspiring opportunity now beckons for the 23 players selected to represent the Afghan women’s refugee team.

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad 

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 11:00 CET, is now available here.

Aerial view of the Home of FIFA

Exclusive Visa presale for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ now open

As the kick-off of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ approaches and excitement levels grow, Visa cardholders have the chance to purchase tickets to witness the top women’s U-17 national teams on the planet vie for glory. 

Normalisation committee appointed for the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) on the basis of article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA and Football Australia shape future pathways with workshops ahead of Australian Championship kick-off

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Australian Championship, the nation’s men’s second-tier competition, FIFA and Football Australia convened a three-day series of workshops for club executives from across the new league and the country’s top flight.

FIFA and Football Australia shape future pathways with Championship workshops

Tickets for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ now on sale

Anticipation is building in the Arab world ahead of the kick-off of the region’s premier national-team competition, with fans now able to purchase tickets for the forthcoming edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™ in Qatar.

Record activity highlights growing role of FIFA Football Tribunal

FIFA has published its fourth annual Football Tribunal Report, detailing all activities in the period between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. •	A record 21,633 cases, applications and enquiries were processed.

Football Tribunal Report 2024/2025 

Liberia launches FIFA Arena and opens FIFA Forward-renovated stadium

The FIFA Arena and FIFA Forward initiatives have a made significant contribution to football infrastructure in Liberia with the inauguration of two new mini-pitches at schools and the opening of a freshly renovated stadium in the West African country.

FIFA Arena inauguration Liberia

FIFA World Cup 26™: Recognising Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement in Canada

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will bring together millions of people from around the world to celebrate football across Canada, Mexico and the United States. In Canada, 30 September is observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions South African Football Association

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association for having fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa v. Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ preliminary competition.

Qatar confirmed as FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ final phase host

Qatar has been confirmed as the host of the final three matches (M3 to M5) of this year’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, the elite annual global club competition which gives the champions of all six confederations the chance to compete on the world stage.

General view inside the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

"Incredible moment": FIFA World Cup 26™ mascots join FIFA President on stage at the Global Citizen Festival

The three FIFA World Cup 26™ mascots Maple™ the Moose, Zayu™ the Jaguar and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle made their first public appearance when they joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage in front of 80,000 at the Global Citizen Festival.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino CEO of Global Citizen Hugh Evans pose for a picture 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears on stage during the 2025 Global citizen festival on September 27, 2025 in New York

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at 2025 Global Citizen Festival

Tickets for FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ now on general sale

The kick-off for the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ is drawing ever closer. Now that the group-stage fixtures have been finalised, fans of futsal from around the world can book their seats to cheer on their teams alongside the locals.

Ticketing FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

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Webinars 2025: September Edition

FIFA and Shirel to unveil Official Song of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

FIFA has teamed up with Chilean pop sensation Shirel for the global release of El Alma en la Cancha (Olé Olé Olé), the Official Song of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™.

FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players for breaches of article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) concerning forgery and falsification.

A detailed view of the corner flag 

Growing the women’s game (September 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during September 2025 with news from Paraguay, Tajikistan, Botswana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Liberia, India and more. 

Women's Football Campaign, Botswana

Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese political leaders discuss FIFA World Cup 2030™ with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the Prime Minister of Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, to talk about preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2030™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with President of Spain Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch and Portugal foreign affairs minister Paulo Rangel 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plays table football with Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Portugal Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is interviewed after meeting the Prime Minister of Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match ball to Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Portugal Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

Technical Study Group for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ announced

TSG in Chile 2025 to be led by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler. The TSG will be headed by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler. Joining him will Corinne Diacre (France) Marcin Dorna (Poland), and Marcelo Jara (Chile). 

FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy

Colourful trio of mascots unveiled for first FIFA World Cup™ co-hosted by three nations

In a celebration as bold and boundary-breaking as the tournament itself, FIFA today unveiled the three Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Mascots, each highlighting one of the host nations of the world’s greatest sporting event. 

FIFA World Cup 26™ mascots Maple™, Zayu™ and Clutch™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2025 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives Atlantic Council Global Citizen award

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received an Atlantic Council Global Citizen award at a ceremony in New York, United States, in recognition of his work in making football a truly global game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Tom Brady 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun discuss next steps for the game in football-mad country

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun and discussed how the FIFA Arena project could help maintain the high pace of football development in the west Asian country.

FIFA President at the UN General Assembly

“Greatly appreciated” – FIFA President thanks Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto for his support for football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his great appreciation for the support that Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has given to football in his country following a meeting between the two leaders in New York, United States. 

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