Gianni Infantino meets Latvian Prime Minister and visits national U-15 team during Riga visit

FIFA President has visited Latvia where he met the team which will represent the country at the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup & Festival™ in October and held discussions with leading authorities including the Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. 

President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs

FIFA publishes 2026 edition of Legal Handbook

 FIFA has today published the 2026 edition of its Legal Handbook, providing an extensive and convenient source of reference onFIFA’s regulatory framework.

Legal Handbook 2026

Spain crown golden generation as Poland stage landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated winners Spain and hosts Poland at the end of a landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™, a tournament that showcased the strength and depth of the women's game with Brazil 2027 under a year away. 

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Sonia Bien-Aime Fulford hand the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup trophy to Cristina Libran of Spain

Gianni Infantino inaugurates FIFA Arena in Saint Kitts and Nevis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the first FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Saint Kitts and Nevis in a further major boost to the game’s development in the dual-island nation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joins Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) President Atiba Harris to inaugurate first two mini-pitches in dual-island nation

Gianni Infantino meets Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister to talk football’s future

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held positive discussions with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Sports Minister Dwayne George Esquire and Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) President Ickford Roberts .

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Antigua and Barbuda Football Association Prime Minister Gaston Browne

British Virgin Islands Technical Centre inaugurated by Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the upgraded British Virgin Islands Technical Centre, a project that has been supported by the FIFA Forward programme and will give football a new lease of life in the territory.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with British Virgin Islands football association president Avanell Morton 

Gianni Infantino attends Concacaf Nations League match on Jamaica trip

FIFA President sees Jamaica defeat Guatemala 3-2 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Jamaica vs Guatemala Concacaf Nations League match at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica

FIFA Unites for Peace Cup

FIFA Arenas inaugurated in West Bank

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 helps football grow across the region

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™ has kicked off in Hong Kong, China and Indonesia, providing new opportunities for 14 teams to play meaningful international matches and, in turn, helping to grow the sport across Southeast Asia.

(L-R) Baihakki Khaizan, Safiq Rahim, Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, Erick Thohir, President of the PSSI, Ponaryo Astaman, Stephan Schrock, Teeratep Winothai pose with the FIFA ASEAN CUP trophy during opening ceremony

FIFA Arenas inaugurated in the West Bank

Two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the West Bank were formally inaugurated on 25 September 2026, capping a week of football, friendship and hope for communities in Marah Rabah and Qusin.

Growing the women’s game (September 2026)

Inside FIFA looks at women's football development activity across various FIFA’s programmes during September 2026 with updates from various continents, landmark moments from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2027™, and more. 

Yei Joint Stars FC players celebrate in the opening round of the South Sudan Women's Premier League, 20 September 2026. 

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR bring young refugees closer to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026

102 boys and girls from refugee and host communities are taking part in the tournament’s youth programme, accompanying the players in the pre-match ceremony. 

England v Brazil: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Brazil hold firm atop women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings

Brazil continue to set the pace in both the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking and the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking. The September 2026 edition sees no changes to either top ten, but there is movement further down both tables

Brazil hold firm at top of women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings

FIFA President meets Bhutan's Prime Minister during UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in New York, United States on Thursday, as the two discussed various topics on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week 2026. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, 2026 in New York

Gianni Infantino thanks Pakistan Football Federation President for efforts to develop football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked the President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani, for his efforts to develop football in the country during a meeting.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani and delegates during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York

Gianni Infantino enjoys “productive” meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto alongside UN General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Kenya’s head of state, President William Ruto, as well as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, on the fringes of the ongoing UN General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Kenya president William Ruto on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24 in New York

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR make mark at Poland 2026

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™ is presented by Aspetar

The first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup™ is presented by Aspetar, reaffirming its leadership in sports medicine and its dedication to improving player welfare, health and performance across Asia and the global football community.

Aspetar partner - FIFA ASEAN Cup

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ stadiums’ third inspection round completed

More than 100 staff members from 38 functional areas and FIFA suppliers took part in technical visits at the eight stadiums that will host matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 stadiums’ third inspection round 

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb: Poland 2026 a crucial step on road to Brazil 

At the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™, 68 match officials from 43 Member Associations are working not just at this flagship youth event, but in preparation for the biggest stage of all: the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, FIFA's Head of Women's Refereeing 

Referees Myriam Marcotte, Lizzet Garcia, Aranza Quero and Charly Straub

Gianni Infantino celebrates Saudi National Day as Arabian Gulf Cup opens

Football in Saudi Arabia takes centre stage this week as it hosts the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup tournament in Jeddah, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino was there to meet with Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) officials

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup Group A match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

FIFA Arena mini-pitch in West Bank

Football creates a space for children as two new FIFA Arenas open in the West Bank

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™

The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of fixtures at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™, which will be contested from 19 November to 13 December.

Assistant referee with flag

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event highlights benefits to beautiful game in Guam

Guam was devastated by Typhoon Mawar in 2023, but the Guam Football Association (GFA) has since reestablished football infrastructure to enable the beautiful game to flourish in the western Pacific island nation.

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in Guam

Football will provide children and their communities in the FIFA Member Association Palestine region with a much-needed space to play, compete and spend time together thanks to two new FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Marah Rabah and Qusin.

FIFA Arena mini-pitches in Marah Rabah and Qusin have now opened for local community use

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027 to fuel women’s football’s upward trajectory

The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ will provide a major boost to the women’s game as it provides “an opportunity to showcase” the world’s top talent and “incentivises investment”, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis has said.

FIFA Women's Cup 2027™ Final to be held at Inter Miami CF Stadium

IFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Legend Isabella Echeverri at Nu Stadium 

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ to be played at home of Inter Miami CF

A quartet of the leading women’s clubs on the planet are set to convene in the US city of Miami for the decisive stage of next year’s edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. The bronze final and the tournament decider will be hosted at Nu Stadium.

 The FIFA Women's Cup 2027™ original trophy at Nu Stadium on September 20, 2026 

FIFA support “instrumental” in fuelling football and futsal growth in Philippines

FIFA Forward has committed USD 5.8 million in funding while FIFA Football for Schools, FIFA Talent Development Scheme and FIFA Arena have all been implemented in the Southeast Asian country

Philippines celebrate qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027

Historic FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™ to unite the world in Azerbaijan

The FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™ is set to get under way on 22 October 2026 in Azerbaijan, offering FIFA Member Associations of all sizes and with varying football traditions the opportunity to participate in a competition on the global stage.

Liberia transforms grassroots football with FIFA support

Youth football is flourishing in Liberia thanks to several projects which have been supported by FIFA. Stadium renovations have helped make the sport more accessible, and the LFA has been able to organise grassroots football leagues for young people.

FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Liberia 

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup sees new regulations to boost female representation in coaching

The new regulations require every team to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach in FIFA women’s tournaments, as well as ensuring that at least one of the medical staff be female and at least two officials seated on the team bench.

 Ana Aguilar, Head Coach of Costa Rica, looks on before the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group E match

 Camilla Orlando, Head Coach of Brazil, reacts during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and United States

FIFA Forward seeds development in Timor-Leste, one of football’s newest nations

The Football Federation of Timor-Leste (FFTL) was founded in 2002, the same year the Southeast Asian country achieved independence, and the organisation joined FIFA just three years later - a clear sign of Timor-Leste’s enthusiasm for football.

Timor Leste - FIFA Forward 

Tahiti sets sights on new ambitions with FIFA support

FIFA Talent Academy launched in Tahiti in November 2025 – first of its kind in Oceania

The FIFA Talent Academy Tahiti Milestone Event

FIFA has made “significant contribution” to football growth in the Solomon Islands

Football is flourishing in the in the Solomon Islands, with the women’s game one of the main growth areas, and FIFA’s support has been a key factor in that, according to the President of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), Donald Marahare.

Solomon Islands women's national team players celebrate

FIFA Foundation Community Leaders Volunteer programme under way in Poland

Three inspirational community leaders who use football to create opportunities and address social challenges will join the FIFA Foundation at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ as part of its Community Leaders initiative.

FIFA Foundation Community Leaders FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Adjudicatory chamber of FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee sanctions former football officials

Following proceedings before the independent FIFA Ethics Commitee, the adjudicatory chamber of said body has sanctioned four individuals as a result of their conduct whilst serving in football 

FIFA Logo Zurich

Sustainability milestone as BC Place Vancouver’s hybrid pitch recycled

BC Place Vancouver had hybrid pitch installed for FIFA World Cup 2026™. Pitch was cut and rolled and transported to Bos Sod Farm Inc. following the final match at the venue. Various pitch components will be recycled over the next 12 months

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup helps Giovana Canali follow in Marta’s footsteps

Giovana Canali is representing Brazil at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™

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