FIFA Series™ provides a launchpad for Mauritanian women’s football

After playing at the FIFA Series 2026™ in Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania will enter the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time.

Côte d'Ivoire v Mauritania - FIFA Women's Series 2026 

Ambitious Côte d’Ivoire set to shine as Women’s FIFA Series™ hosts

Côte d’Ivoire is once again taking on the role of host for the inaugural Women’s FIFA Series 2026™, two years after successfully hosting the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA Series 2026™ helps Thailand promote women’s football

This year’s FIFA Series 2026™ marks an important milestone for Football Association of Thailand; it will be the first FIFA competition since the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 was held in the Southeast Asian nation. 

Women's National Team of Thailand

Pakistan women’s national team set for historic debut on FIFA stage

Taking part in the FIFA Series represents a significant milestone for the Pakistan women’s national team. For the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), the tournament is more than just a sporting event.

PAKISTAN HEAD COACH ADEEL RIZKI HOLDS A TRAINING SESSION

How the FIFA Series and FIFA Forward are empowering the US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands recently took centre stage in a unique edition of the FIFA Series, the initiative that allows representative teams to test themselves against opposition from different confederations, making for an invaluable experience.

US Virgin Islands v Puerto Rico - FIFA Series 2026

Magic March including home FIFA Series triumph highlights Puerto Rico’s productive partnership with FIFA

It was an unprecedented and triumphant week for Puerto Rican football – one that might require the construction of an expanded trophy case at the Puerto Rican Football Federation’s (FPF) new headquarters in the heart of San Juan.

Azerbaijan build on FIFA Series™ success and set sights on 2027

The FIFA Series™ 2026 proved a success for Azerbaijan, both in terms of results and organisation

Azerbaijan v Sierra Leone - FIFA Series 2026

FIFA Series™ provides vital new experience for American Samoa

American Samoa’s national team had never played outside of Oceania in the 42 years since their federation was formed, but while their two games in the FIFA Series™ in Puerto Rico ended in defeat, they viewed the experience gained as invaluable.

American Samoa v Guam - FIFA Series 2026

FIFA Series 2026™ proves Uzbekistan has what it takes to host tournaments 

The FIFA Series 2026™ men’s edition is in full swing, with entertaining matches across nine groups helping prove a roaring success from an organisational point of view. Current tournament an acid test for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027™.

Uzbekistan v Gabon - FIFA Series 2026

Mendes and the Blue Sharks jump into the deep end

Almost two years ago to the day, Cabo Verde competed in the pilot edition of the FIFA Series™. The event marked the start of the team's run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. 

Chile v Cape Verde - FIFA Series 2026

Chile participate in FIFA Series 2026™ with long-term goal in mind

Chile face host nation New Zealand and Cabo Verde, both of which are FIFA World Cup-bound, in Auckland. Head coach Nicolás Córdova discusses national team's progress, youth development and importance of international competition .

Cavo Verde Head Coach Pedro Leitão Brito, Chile Head Coach Nicolás Córdova, Finland Head Coach Jacob Friis and New Zealand Head Coach Darren Bazeley

Daring, Delighting, Delivering: Uzbekistan living its football dream

Football in Uzbekistan is breaking through, driven by increasing interest, targeted investment and historic success. The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) is by no means entering uncharted territory by hosting major FIFA tournaments. 

Uzbekistan team lines up prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

New Zealand’s Darren Bazeley set to achieve unique FIFA World Cup first

When Darren Bazeley travelled to New Zealand to continue his professional journey, little did he know he was taking his first steps in breaking a never-before-seen FIFA record.

New Zealand v United States: Men's Football - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 1

Revised FIFA Series 2026™ schedule includes addition of fourth women’s group hosted in Kenya

The addition of four women’s national teams and a new Host Member Association (MA), Kenya, as well as unanticipated logistical developments on the men’s side, has prompted a slight revision of the FIFA Series 2026™ schedule. 

FIFA Series 2026

World Cup Play-off Tournament nations reap FIFA Forward and Talent Development Scheme rewards

FIFA Member Associations (MAs) still need to work to develop football in their countries if they are to reach the highest level, and FIFA funding is there to help them via the FIFA Forward Programme.

Bolivia's forward Ramiro Vaca (C) celebrates with teammates

FIFA President thanks Member Associations for support during the last 10 years

On the 10th anniversary of his election as FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to the presidents of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, thanking them for their support and for helping FIFA transform the governance of the world’s most popular sport.

FIFA President and Secretary General Portraits

FIFA Series 2026™ match schedule now available

FIFA has today published the official match schedule for the FIFA Series 2026™, marking the next major milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative designed to drive the development of men’s and women’s national teams.

Record-breaking prize money to be awarded to inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ winners

The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ is already redefining women’s club football and is set to continue that trend by introducing record-breaking prize money that firmly establishes the tournament among the premier competitions in the global game. 

FIFA Women's Champions Cup Trophy Reveal

FIFA President meets Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Louly, Mauritania's Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Public Service

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Mauritania was an “excellent collaborator” in the mission to develop football after meeting the country’s Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Public Service, Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Louly.

FIFA President meeting with Islamic Republic of Mauritania Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Civil Service Mohamed Abdallahi Louly 

Historic moment for Oceania football as the OFC Professional League kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand

The OFC ’s mission to provide increased and enhanced opportunities for professional club football in the region took a historic step forward on Saturday when the first matches of the inaugural OFC Professional League were played in Auckland, New Zealand. 

FIFA Secretary General's visit to Auckland

FIFA announces line-up for expanded FIFA Series 2026™

FIFA has confirmed the full line-up of hosts and the composition of the groups for the FIFA Series 2026™, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams.

Dazzling FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Trophy unveiled in London

The four clubs to have qualified for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ final phase now know exactly what they will be playing for, following the unveiling today of the glittering new trophy that will be lifted by the winners.

Final stage of inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ to reach fans worldwide as top-tier broadcasters and platforms unite behind new era for women’s club football

FIFA has today confirmed a landmark global broadcast offering for the final stage of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™, ensuring that the historic first edition of the tournament will be available to fans around the world.

FIFA President participates in football festival in Rwanda at invitation of President Kagame

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has participated in a football festival in Rwanda at the invitation of President Paul Kagame, where they gifted footballs to each of the 220 participating children.

Arsenal and Brentford stadiums to stage decisive showdown of inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™

Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium will provide the backdrop for a landmark moment in women’s club football, with the two iconic London venues confirmed to stage the decisive showdown of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. 

Arsenal Stadium

New Zealand confirmed as host nation for FIFA Series 2026™

New Zealand has been confirmed as the host for the 2026 edition of the FIFA Series. T

Match officials appointed for Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ Round 2 showdown between Wuhan Jiangda and AS FAR at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid in Morocco on Sunday, 14 December.

USA v Korea DPR: Semifinal - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024

Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ mascot

Juha, a tribute to an Arab literary legend, has been unveiled as the Official Mascot for the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™, the final stage of which will be contested from 1 to 18 December.

Historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™ kick-off “just fantastic” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the historic opening day of the very first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ in Manila, Philippines, calling the game-changing tournament “just fantastic”.

FIFA President at FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025

FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026™ for men’s and women’s national teams

FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond confederation boundaries.

FIFA investment in futsal tops USD 100m ahead of inaugural Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines

Futsal will take centre stage this week, with the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ set to get under way in the Philippines - a milestone moment that would not have been possible without FIFA’s substantial investment via its Forward Programme.

A view of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup adidas official match

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns launches today

Ticket sales for the last three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ presented by Aramco will begin at 15:00 Qatari time today (Saturday,15 November) at FIFA.com/tickets. 

Visa presale for final three FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ showdowns 

Morocco to host Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ in a month’s time 

Morocco is set to host another chapter in the history of the women's game, with Round 2 of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid on Sunday, 14 December.

Wuhan Jiangda v Auckland United - FIFA Women's Champions Cup Round One

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ was always destined to be a  star-studded event, and all 16 nations that will be competing in Pasig City from 21 November have now confirmed their official squads.

Renata Adamatti of Italy women competes for the ball with Ana Ontiveros of Argentina 

Triumphant conclusion to the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 includes trophy for Chad, first win for Afghan Women United

The trailblazing FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 concluded successfully, and dramatically, on Saturday in Berrechid, Morocco, with unbeaten Chad atop the four-team table and a historic measure of triumph enjoyed by each of the participating nations.

Players of Chad celebrate while lifting the FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025 trophy 

Afghan Women United make history as pioneering tournament kicks off

History was made in Berrechid, Morocco, as the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 commenced today, with Afghan Women United playing their first international match. Chad, Libya and Tunisia are also participating in the pioneering tournament.

Players of Afghan Women United huddle

FIFA ASEAN Cup announced as new Memorandum of Understanding is signed in Kuala Lumpur

FIFA and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 47th ASEAN Summit being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim and Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn during the signing ceremony of the ASEAN-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding 

Match officials appointed for first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of match officials who will take charge of encounters at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, set to be held in the Philippines from 21 November to 7 December 2025.

FIFA Team One armband

Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.  

'Football Unites The World' armband

Cabo Verde celebrate historic FIFA World Cup™ qualification: “A small country with a big heart”

Cabo Verde have qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup™ – an astonishing achievement for a country of little more than half a million people. Funding from the FIFA Forward programme has supported key projects in the island nation.

Cabo Verde v Eswatini qualification match

Gianni Infantino says European Football Clubs and FIFA “equipped” to meet game’s challenges together

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly that together the two organisations “are all equipped” to rise to the challenges facing the global game.

ECA General Assembly 2025 Rome

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ kicks off as football moves into new era

Women’s club football has taken a step into an even brighter future with the first match of the inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ between China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda WFC and New Zealand’s Auckland United FC.

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