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ISHIMWE Jean Claude

NSABIMANA Celestin

RURISA Patience Fidele

TWAGIRUMUKIZA Abdoul Karim

UMUTONI Aline

UWIKUNDA Samuel

AKIMANA Juliette

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HABUMUGISHA Emmanuel

ISHIMWE Didier

KARANGWA Justin

MUGABO Eric

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MUTUYIMANA Dieudonne

NDAYISABA Saidi Hamisi

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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.

FIFA Series 2026

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.

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.

FIFA celebrates graduation of first cohort from groundbreaking Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations

The first edition of the FIFA Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations (MAs) has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone in FIFA’s ongoing commitment to developing talent and strengthening football governance worldwide.

FIFA Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations

Growing the women’s game (December 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during November 2025 with news from various countries across Africa and FIFA’s newest programmes build momentum. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia

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 President meets Rwandan Football Association President to strengthen partnership

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Fabrice Shema Ngoga, President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), at the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat, Morocco to discuss the ongoing collaboration between the two organisations. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Rwandan Football Association (FERWAFA) President Fabrice Sherma Ngoga

Growing the women’s game (August 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during August 2025 with Women’s Football Strategy Programmes set to create history in Zimbabwe and Macau. 

Women’s Football Campaign, Cantarranas, Honduras.

FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2025)

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

FIFA Football for Schools launch in Nepal | Photo: All Nepal Football Association-ANFA

Sub-Saharan Africa media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ renewed with pan-African broadcaster New World Televisions S.A.

New World TV has agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ across TV and digital platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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FIFA starts pilot projects in Africa to build mini-pitches in schools

FIFA has begun several pilot projects in Africa following the pledge made by President Gianni Infantino at the Sustainable Sports Summit in 2024 to build 1,000 mini-pitches in schools across the world in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Growing the women’s game (January 2025)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during January 2025. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign Rwanda

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda visits Gianni Infantino in Paris

Gianni Infantino described President Paul Kagame of Rwanda as an "outstanding partner" in developing football as they met at FIFA's office in Paris. The FIFA President said that the Rwandan leader shared his vision for the development of football.

Meeting with The President of the Republic of Rwanda - Olympic Games Paris 2024

FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2024)

We look back at some of the exceptional work that FIFA’s member associations have completed during April in conjunction with the world governing body to help grow and strengthen the game.

Construction of the Paraguayan Football Association's High Performance Training Centre

Capacity-Building in Africa: Women's empowerment in focus

In order to provide a more impactful support for women's football in Africa, CAF, together with  FIFA, hosted a women's football seminar aimed at strengthening the operational performance of member associations.

CAF Capacity Building Workshop

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