Women’s game on the rise in Oceania’s football hotbed

An enhanced OFC Women's Champions League underlines growth across the Pacific in women's football, a fact that is particularly true for host nation Solomon Islands where there is a rare passion for football. 

Solomon Islands' Henderson Eels at the 2024 OFC Women's Champions League

Arsène Wenger outlines global FIFA Academies plan

FIFA aims to have a recognised elite talent development academy in each of the 211 FIFA Member Associations by the end of 2027, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has announced at the FIFA Football Summit 2023.

FIFA Football Summit 2023 - FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023

World of football continues to take strides to raise mental health awareness

World Mental Health Day 2023 takes place on 10 October

Jamaica v Brazil: Group F - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Mario Yepes: Football needs to provide a ‘bridge’ towards our children’s education

. With the big kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ just around the corner, we catch up with Colombian defender, Mario Yepes, to talk about both the past and future of the competition.

Colombia's goalkeeper Mario Yepes celebrates victory

FIFA President: Football Unites the World

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has again highlighted football’s unique ability unite the world and reiterated a plea to world leaders to begin a dialogue as a first step to bring the conflict in Russia and Ukraine to an end.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a post G20 Summit interview

FIFA extends mandates of normalisation committees in Haiti and Chad

On 11 November 2022, the Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to extend the mandate of the normalisation committee of the Haitian Football Association (FHF) until 30 November 2023 at the latest. 

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President Infantino addresses G20 and calls for ceasefire during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has made a direct plea to world leaders gathered in Indonesia for the 17th Group of Twenty (G20) summit to call for ceasefire during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and to begin dialogue. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the G20 Summit 

His Highness The Amir and FIFA President visit Doha Exhibition Centre

The Amir of the State of Qatar and the FIFA President have led a delegation of senior members of the Qatar ruling family, FIFA, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC on a tour of Doha's Exhibition Centre.

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Asian Technical Leaders learn to cope with pressure 

18 technical leaders from across Asia were challenged to develop their understanding of pressure, stress and anxiety during the latest FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar in the Philippines between 7-9 November. 

FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar in the Philippines 

Commonwealth Bank announced as FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Official Supporter

FIFA has today announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter for next year’s tournament, with the bank further affirming its commitment and investment into women’s football.

Sarai Bareman with Monique Macleod (Group Executive Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank)

Development and diversity at FIFA Coach Educators course in India

FIFA has organized the onsite course for coach educators' in India. The aim is to raise the competences of Indian coach educators, coaches and ultimately that of the players.

Development and diversity at FIFA coach educators` course in Goa, India

Landmark course guides women’s coaches in the Pacific

In a landmark period for women's football in the Pacific, FIFA and OFC have combined to develop the quality of local women's coaches ahead of Australia & New Zealand 2023.

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FIFA President welcomes ‘Team One’ to Qatar as referees arrive

FIFA President Infantino addresses officials at referee’s training camp. A total of 129 match officials will oversee the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Gianni Infantino told officials: “Without you there is no football; there is no FIFA World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visit with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Match Officials

FIFA Secretary General pledges support for youth football in Ethiopia

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura concluded two days of meetings with stakeholders from government and sport in Ethiopia, in the company of a delegation from the Horn of Africa. In particular, the importance of playing sport was highlighted.

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura in Ethiopia. Photo: Ethiopian Football Federation 

Bhutan developing women’s league through club licensing

 A first-ever workshop on club licensing in women’s football has been held in the Kingdom of Bhutan in conjunction with FIFA. 

WF Bhutan: Thimphu Women's FC vs Gel-Sar

FIFA collaborates with Calm to bring mental wellness tools to players, workforce and fans

FIFA has announced that Calm – the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – will be the ‘Official Mindfulness and Meditation Product’ of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and FIFAe Nations Cup 2023™.

FIFA Calm Partnership

FIFA Research Institutes launched to strengthen growing cooperation between sport, academia and industry

At the recent FIFA Quality Programme Conference and Research Symposium, Labosport, Sports Labs and Victoria University were announced as the first FIFA Research Institutes for Football Technology Innovation.

FIFA Quality Programme Conference

Groundbreaking "F for Female" seminar held in Ecuador 

CONMEBOL organised a women’s football seminar on the eve of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina final. 

Women's Football Seminar (Quinto)

FIFA officials meet delegation from Germany in Qatar

President Gianni Infantino has led a meeting with a delegation of senior officials from Germany, The meeting took place in Doha and was arranged to give all parties the opportunity to discuss various matters relating to preparations for the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) and German Federal Minister of Interior and Community Nancy Faeser

Living Football | A vital medical protocol in Qatar, a key environmental campaign and an inclusive sticker album 

The last episode of Living Football before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ looks at some keys issues relating to the competition, which kicks off on 20 November in Doha. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Recycling Campaign with Marcel Desailly

New Bhubaneswar training sites a legacy of India 2022

The 22-day FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ has concluded, leaving behind a world class training pitch legacy in Bhubaneswar. 

Ameerah Maamry of Morocco walks out the tunnel before a training session at Odisha Football Academy 

Volunteers seize their chance to shine at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™

When the final whistle blew between Colombia and Spain, and the winner of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ was finally concluded, it marked the end of the action. But for the tournament volunteers, there remained a few final tasks.

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup volunteers pictured with FIFA Media Officer

25 million children to benefit as FIFA launches Football for Schools in India

On behalf of FIFA, President Gianni Infantino has co-signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Republic of India, and the AIFF to launch Football for Schools across India

FIFA Football for Schools in India 

Children embracing Football for Schools in Indonesia

The next generation of youngsters in Indonesia had the opportunity to display their enthusiasm for the world game as the first Football for Schools (F4S) course took place this week in the capital, Jakarta.

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Football spreads joy among young Indian female football fans

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ is moving close to a finish with only two fixtures including the final left to be played. Apart from proving to be an excellent platform for hundreds of young female footballers

Children from an NGO in India have their picture taken during an event at the FIFA U17WWC

Gianni Infantino says that FIFA World Cup will bring people together in the Gulf

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the FIFA World Cup 2022 will bring people together for one month and help dispel some of the misconceptions that still exist about the Middle East.

FIFA Council Meeting

FIFA sets the pace with release of second study into elite women’s league and club football

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Setting The Pace - FIFA Benchmarking Report Women's Football

SSOC complete final readiness training ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The Security and Safety Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ celebrated the conclusion of its leadership and training programme this week in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Than.

Inter Rapidísimo celebrates 35 years of operation by signing up as a Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Inter Rapidísimo, a leading package and freight courier services provider, has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter in South America for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Inter Rapidísimo 

FIFA workshop allows Pacific football to plan for a brighter future

A busy period of off-field action continued for Oceania Football Confederation’s 11 Member Associations with a broad-ranging, strategic one-day meeting taking place in Auckland on Sunday 23 October.

FIFA Strategic Meeting for Oceania MAs

FIFA Women’s World Cup tops agenda in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held constructive discussions with the New Zealand government led by Rt Hon Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, Deputy PM and Minister for Sport, Grant Robertson, and members from the Australian administration.

FIFA Meeting with Australia & Aotearoa / New Zealand State Authorities ahead of the Women’s World Cup 2023

Gianni Infantino says the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup™ will ‘unite the world’

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has predicted the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ will not only be the biggest and best ever, but will bring people together from all walks of life to celebrate one shared passion.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final Draw Presenters and Conductors pictured with the FIFA President

Meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau sees key transfer system regulations approved

At its meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, a major step in safeguarding transparency and accountability in the global transfer system.

FIFA Council meeting no.20

Tech innovations spotlighted at FIFA Quality Programme Conference and FIFA Research Symposium 

The fifth annual FIFA Quality Programme Conference and FIFA Research Symposium took place over two days at the Home of FIFA, with 150 participants, including FIFA Member Associations, Confederations, Leagues, Test/Research Institutes and Universities. 

A general view during A Year in Review as part of the FIFA Quality Programme Conference at HoF, Home of FIFA

Māori welcome greets FIFA Women’s World Cup

The world of football received an official Māori welcome as a pōwhiri (ceremony) greeted the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to Aotearoa / New Zealand on the eve of the finals draw for next year’s tournament.

Pōwhiri Ceremony

OFC Home of Football opens its doors

The doors of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Home of Football have opened following a inauguration ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand, that included extensive involvement of the global football community.

Inauguration of the OFC Home of Football

Agenda for FIFA Council now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting on 22 October in Auckland is now available. 

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Safeguarding Volunteers making history at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™

More than 600 volunteers are part of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™. Out of these, 12 young Indians will go down as part of history because of an important responsibility that they have been assigned

FIFA President vows to support Indonesia in stadium safety overhaul programme

FIFPresident Gianni Infantino has travelled to Jakarta, Indonesia and promised the country’s authorities that FIFA will support them throughout a comprehensive nationwide overhaul of stadium safety measures.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Indonesia President Joko Widodo

Technical Directors tackle leadership issues in Honduras 

FIFA’s latest Technical Leadership workshop, which was held in Honduras from 13 to 15 October, addressed the key question “What does leadership look like in the new world of work?” 

FIFA Technical Leadership Workshop in Honduras

FIFA and Qatar ready for the best FIFA World Cup™ in just over a month’s time

Ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ are approaching 3 million as the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in the Middle East and Arab world, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium in just over a month’s time.

FIFA's president Gianni Infantino delivers a video message during a press conference by organisers of the FIFA 2022 football World Cup, in the Qatari capital Doha

Gianni Infantino says FIFA World Cup is perfect opportunity to promote benefits of sport

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the World Health Summit that the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is the ideal opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles.

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