Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments Dakar 2026 draw to take place at Home of FIFA

Two Draws take place at Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday, 21 May of World Football Week

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Gibraltar: a decade of hard work beginning to bear fruit

Taking things step by step is often essential to achieving long-term progress and avoiding unnecessary setbacks. That approach perfectly sums up the first 10 years of the Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) as a FIFA Member Association (MA). 

Roy Chipolina celebrates a goal with the Gibraltar national team

BC Place Vancouver upgrades unveiled ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Major upgrades and renovations to BC Place Vancouver have been unveiled as the Canadian venue prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches.

General view of BC Place during the natural grass pitch installation upgrades 

Exclusive Visa presale kicks off for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™

Tickets are on sale for matches to be contested across all four vibrant Host Cities: Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź and Sosnowiec

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

Betano unveiled as Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™ for Europe and South America

Building on support for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Betano returns to international stage as Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA offers welcome and reassurance to IR Iran Football Federation in productive FIFA World Cup 2026™ meeting in Istanbul

A FIFA delegation led by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met with Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul, Turkey, to offer reassurance and support regarding Team Melli’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026™

A FIFA delegation led by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met on Saturday, 16 May with Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul, Turkey

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show will “touch hearts”, Gianni Infantino says

As it unfolds on “definitely the biggest stage ever”, the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show will “touch the hearts of the people” thanks to its combination of spectacular star power and humanitarian impact, FIFA President Infantino said.

FIFA Legend Kaká, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, Shakira and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Spring Studios during Global Citizen Now Summit

FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ reflects “tremendous” women’s football growth, says Gianni Infantino

The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ is “proof” that women’s football “continues to grow at a tremendous pace”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the audience in advance of the final tournament’s group-stage draw in Łódź, Poland.

FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup Draw

China Media Group confirmed as official broadcaster in China PR for FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™

FIFA has confirmed it has reached agreement with China Media Group (CMG) for the broadcast in China PR of all matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031™.

adidas Trionda match ball

Afghan Women United to continue historic journey against Cook Islands

Seven months after their historic victory over Libya during the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025™, Afghan Women United will continue their inspiring journey with two playing opportunities against the Cook Islands in early June.

View of the action during Afghan Women United's training camp in Doncaster, England

‘New chapter’ for Cameroonian football as FECAFOOT headquarters inaugurated

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the new Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) headquarters will open “a new chapter in the great history” of the African country’s football development.

Inauguration of FECAFOOT Headquarters

Shakira and Burna Boy team up to release Dai Dai, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Song in support of FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

Today, excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy via Sony Music Latin. Available now on all major streaming platforms.

A home for the future of Austrian football thanks to support from FIFA Forward

The long wait is finally over. After 28 years, Austria are returning to football’s biggest stage as their national team will compete at the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since 1998.

A bird's-eye view of the ÖFB Campus

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show

FIFA and Global Citizen today announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show

The ÖFB Campus was officially opened in the presence of numerous guests from the worlds of politics, sport and business

A range of activities for children at the ÖFB Campus opening

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the audience in a video message

ÖFB-President Josef Pröll and FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov

Children’s football tournament at the ÖFB Campus opening

The national team’s bus during the opening of the ÖFB Campus

Plenty of fun and games at the opening of the ÖFB Campus

The ÖFB Campus has been officially opened

PIF named as Official Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™

PIF and FIFA have announced PIF as an Official Tournament Supporter in North America and Asia of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding the growth of football at every level.

Gianni Infantino says FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be “an unforgettable experience” as kick-off approaches

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ co-hosts, Canada, Mexico and the United States, are “working tirelessly” to ensure “everyone has an unforgettable experience,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said with less than a month to go until the tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA welcomes ambassadors of Canada, Mexico and the United States to Zurich HQ ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Representatives of the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States visited FIFA headquarters in Zurich this week as preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which begins in less than 30 days.

The Visit of the Canada, Mexico and United States of America Ambassadors to The Home of FIFA

Draw procedures for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ confirmed

The draw procedures for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™, which is set to be contested from 5 to 27 September 2026, have been confirmed. The draw for the 24-team tournament will take place in Łódź at 16:00 local time (CET) Friday, 15 May 2026

FIFA U-20 Womens' World Cup Trophy

FIFA teams up with anti-doping organisations in FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries

Following the successful collaboration between FIFA and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for last year’s inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™, the two organisations are set to once again join forces for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

Drug and doping control kit

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström holds development talks in China PR

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger have met Chinese government and Chinese Football Association (CFA) officials for high-level talks on cooperation in the capital, Beijing. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger meet with Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China PR Zhang Jiasheng and Chinese Football Association President Song Kai

Kosovo: Ten years of growth on the global stage

On 13 May 2026, Kosovo celebrate their 10th year as a FIFA Member Association (MA). A decade on, Kosovo’s footballing growth has been remarkable, reflected in consistent progress in both the men’s and women’s FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings.

Dion Gallapeni of Kosovo celebrates with teammates

Integrity Task Force sharpens focus on FIFA World Cup 2026™ safeguards at Miami meeting

The FIFA Integrity Task Force convened in Miami on 7 May for a pivotal in-person meeting that brought together key stakeholders to put the finishing touches to and stress-test the integrity framework for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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