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One year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ kicks off

Bureau of the Council appoints Azerbaijan as host of FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™

As part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™.

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Jill Ellis promises ‘incredible party’ one-year out from FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

With one year to go until the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis is promising fans across the globe that they can expect an “incredible party” and “breathtaking football”.

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, holds the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy 

Kaká and Boston: tracing Brazil’s enduring World Cup legacy

Boston-based centre-back hopes to see Brazil secure another FIFA World Cup™ title on US soil

Kaká (Boston Legacy)

Brazil counts down: one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ kicks off

 With one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ gets under way, celebrations are sweeping across the host nation, marking the start of the final countdown to the highly anticipated tournament, taking place from 24 June to 25 July 2027.

One Year to Go to FIFA Womens' World Cup Brazil 2027

FIFA Diploma in Club Management and Players Executive Programme graduates honoured 

Graduates of the third class of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the first-ever class of the FIFA Players Executive Programme were awarded their diplomas in a memorable ceremony at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management and Players Executive Programme group photo

Livano Comenencia’s historic FIFA World Cup goal a proud moment for Curaçao, and his father

With a confident and timely swing of his left leg, Curaçao midfielder Livano Comenencia provided a transcendent moment for his country, and an early but perfect Father’s Day gift.

 Livano Comenencia #8 of Curacao celebrates with Juninho Bacuna #7 

Full stadiums, great atmosphere and thrilling football: Gianni Infantino delighted with FIFA World Cup 2026™

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that he is delighted with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ so far, saying it has produced full stadiums, a passionate atmosphere and thrilling football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana

From watching Pelé to protecting Maradona, Mexico City Stadium groundsman has seen it all

The Mexico City Stadium is the first to host three FIFA World Cup™ tournaments and Isabel “Chabelo” Ramírez has been part of all of them. Today, Ramírez leads a team of 10 groundsmen and works tirelessly to maintain the pitch. 

Isabel ‘Chabelo’ Ramírez 

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™

Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process, FIFA has announced the list of match officials who will oversee matches at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ in 2026.

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ captivates global audiences 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has made a spectacular start on and off the pitch, with the tournament's opening matches delivering record-breaking television audiences across the globe and reaffirming football's unique ability to unite millions of fans.

People watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Mexico and South Africa in a sports bar in Shanghai

Football brings Algeria and city of Lawrence, Kansas together

Algeria have their base camp in Lawrence, Kansas. Since arriving, the Desert Foxes have felt completely at home. 2,500 fans attended a FIFA-organised community training session ahead of their opening match.

Be Active Community Training Session in Kansas City

A Road to the Cup champion team celebrates on the winners’ stage.

A goalkeeper makes a diving save in a Road to the Cup final.

A player drives forward during a Road to the Cup championship game.

Fast-paced action during a Road to the Cup final at the FIFA Fan Festival™.

Road to the Cup winners pose with the trophy after the final.

Players battle for possession during a Road to the Cup final.

Young players compete on the Road to the Cup pitch at the FIFA Fan Festival™.

A goalkeeper makes a crucial save during a Road to the Cup championship match.

Players celebrate after winning a Road to the Cup championship match.

Road to the Cup

Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd 

It was an unforgettable scene that fit the historic occasion, as a colourful and boisterous sell-out crowd at Monterrey Stadium – plus a masterful performance by Japan – highlighted match number 1,000 of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, 20 June.

Chief tournament officer Jürgen Mainka, Monterrey President Manuel Filizola, FIFA President Gianni infantino, Pedro Esquivel and Alejandro Hutt

Monterrey and Dallas: Refereeing history made in 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup™ history marked a milestone for the tournament itself, and also for the officials entrusted with overseeing the occasion. 

Switzerland’s Fedayi San (VAR), the United States’ Joe Dickerson (AVAR), and Germany’s Bastian Dankert (Support VAR)

Be Active Community Training Session

FIFA World Cup™ Community Training Sessions bring players and local communities together

The Netherlands’ Oranje Bus: 22 years and counting at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Der legendäre Doppeldecker begleitet die Oranje seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten rund um die Welt.

The Netherlands’ Oranje Bus

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR support refugee communities in Malawi through football

To mark World Refugee Day 2026, the FIFA Foundation is highlighting football-based activities in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, delivered through its collaboration with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR support refugee communities in Malawi 

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos delighted as Monterrey prepares to host FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 

A Day in the Life of ‘Team One’ at FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA's elite group of referees, assistants and video match officials – known as Team One – are supported by the same level of high-performance infrastructure as the world's top players.

Referees Training Session - FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA Legends mark the 1,000th match of the FIFA World Cup™

In its 23rd edition, the FIFA World Cup™ reaches a milestone in Monterrey today. Match 36 of this year’s global showpiece is also the 1,000th fixture in the competition’s history.

1986 World Cup Final, Azteca Stadium, Mexico, 29th June, 1986, Argentina 3 v West Germany 2, Argentina's Diego Maradona proudly holds aloft the World Cup trophy amongst masses of fans and photographers

FIFA Foundation - Dzaleka Refugee Camp

The FIFA World Cup™ Community Training Sessions, where participating teams give local fans the chance to watch them practice, have provided a powerful demonstration of football’s ability to unite, bringing visiting players and local communities together.

Be Active at Curacao Community Training Session

FIFA World Cup 2026™ fans become lifesavers by learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Football fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are being offered the chance to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), an initiative that shows the biggest sporting event in history can also be used to make the world a healthier place.

FIFA Fan Festival at FIFA World Cup 2026™ empowers people to become lifesavers with CPR training 

FIFA CPR Training Session at NYNJ World Cup 26 Bronx Fan Zone

FIFA World Cup 2026™ fans become lifesavers by learning CPR

FIFA Legend Sergio Ramos delighted as Monterrey prepares to host FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 

Declaring that a “small part of my heart will always be in Mexico, in Monterrey,” FIFA World Cup™ winner Sergio Ramos congratulated the city where he spent his most recent professional season on the occasion of the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.

Sergio Ramos of Monterrey poses for a portrait during the FIFA Club World Cup Access Day at the El Barrial Training Center in Monterrey, Mexico

FIFA World Cup™ match 1,000 a testament to football’s storied tradition and modern growth

Japan and Tunisia will play in the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history on 20 June at Monterrey Stadium. The meeting of Asian and African sides in North America will showcase football’s growth and the inclusivity of the FIFA World Cup 2026 .

FIFA World Cup 2026 Match 1000

Arsène Wenger praises precision and innovation at International Broadcast Centre in Dallas

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger visited the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Dallas, Texas, gaining an in-depth look at the technological and operational backbone supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger at the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Dallas

Players of South Africa pose for a team photo with a commemorative pennant "WE PLAY TOGETHER. WE STAND AGAINST HATE." 

Captains Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico and Heung-Min Son #7 of Korea Republic holding commemorative pennants "WE PLAY TOGETHER. WE STAND AGAINST HATE." next to the match officials

Assistant referee Miguel Rocha, Stephen Eustaquio of Canada, referee Cristian Garay, Boualem Khoukhi of Qatar, assistant referee Jose Retamal Silva with commemorative pennants "WE PLAY TOGETHER. WE STAND AGAINST HATE." 

"Stop Hate" message on the giant screen during the Group A match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta Stadium

United against Racism message on the giant screen during the Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver 

No Discrimination message on the giant screen during the Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver

Players of Qatar pose for a team photo with the special commemorative pennant  "WE PLAY TOGETHER. WE STAND AGAINST HATE."

Stop Hate message on the giant screen during the Group A match between Mexico and Korea Republic at Guadalajara Stadium

Granit Xhaka #10 of Switzerland and Edin Dzeko #11 of Bosnia and Herzegovina pose with match officials

Detail of the match and Stop The Hate pennants in the Bosnia and Herzegovina dressing room 

FIFA steps up fight against discrimination on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech

It’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ fever as FIFA Fan Festival™ reaches 2 million visitor mark

An impressive number of fans celebrate the FIFA World Cup™ at the FIFA Fan Festival™ after first 24 matches played

FFF visitor figures

FIFA is turning up the volume on its fight against discrimination at four FIFA World Cup 2026™ host venues today, to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

Detail of the match and Stop The Hate pennants as Ronwen Williams #1 of South Africa leads the team onto the pitch

In Boston, before a ball had even been kicked, the message of this FIFA World Cup had already rung loud and clear: Football Unites the World.

Twenty-eight years after their national team’s last FIFA World Cup™ appearance, the emotion throughout Boston Stadium was palpable.

The aim, successfully achieved, was to deepen the connection between players and fans

Among the innovations, the starting XI and substitutes now stand together for the pre-match ceremony

They gathered in the centre circle around a banner bearing the message ‘Football Unites the World’ 

Haiti-Scotland benefitted from a a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

The ‘360-degree’ ceremony concept allows fans to feel part of the action, with country-flag banners and on-pitch elements oriented to create a unique, immersive experience.

When a stadium sings as one 

Stadium sings as one for Haiti-Scotland with new pre-match protocol

Haiti-Scotland benefitted from a a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Haiti v Scotland: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

István Kovács handed honour of refereeing landmark Match 1,000

FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to take charge of the 1,000th match in the history of the FIFA World Cup™ – the Group F encounter between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on 20 June. 

Ferencz Tunyogi, Istvan Kovacs, and Mihai Marica

FIFA holds landmark gathering on the eve of International Day for Countering Hate Speech

To mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, FIFA, TikTok and City of Atlanta convened an elite group of players, policymakers, technology experts, and community leaders at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. 

Group photo at the ‘Stop Hate, Protect Football - What Actually Works Against Hate Speech?’ event 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

International Day for Countering Hate Speech | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA World Cup 2026™ sets new daily attendance record

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has got off to an epic start and just six days after the thrilling curtain-raiser at Mexico City Stadium, the tournament’s all-time daily attendance record has been broken.

FIFA World Cup™ breaks broadcast records across the board

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has made an extraordinary start on and off the pitch, with opening matches involving the tournament's three Host Nations delivering record-breaking audiences across North America.

FIFA Anti Racism Event in Atlanta

FIFA and IDB Group launch FIFA Arena programme in Mexico to create lasting opportunities through football

FIFA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group have launched the FIFA Arena programme in Mexico, a landmark initiative that will deliver eight community football mini-pitches across urban and rural communities.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn

Spain scale new heights at summit of FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

 Two months after the last edition, a new FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking has been published. Several teams have already secured their place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

Alexia Putellas of Spain celebrates scoring her team's second goal with teammate Salma Paralluelo during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Qualifier match between Spain and England in Mallorca

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