Gianni Infantino praises Washington, D.C., football development work, announces FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ boost to grassroots football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the “hard work, dedication and sacrifice” put in to develop football in Washington, D.C., as he announced a USD 1 million donation to each of the 11 American cities hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino next to the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during a visit to Audi Field

FIFA kicks off new programme to help players find new success in their lives after football

FIFA has kicked off a new course that is designed to help players make the often challenging change to a new life once they retire and offer them the possibility of finding a new role within the game.

FIFA Players Executive Programme 

Gianni Infantino meets one millionth FIFA World Cup™ Volunteer

Craig Collins had a surprise meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after becoming the one millionth FIFA Volunteer since the programme was revamped in 2020. Craig has joined the programme for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and is based in Atlanta.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, USA '94 volunteer Craig Collins and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis

Gianni Infantino says strategy “crucial” as new FIFA Compliance Handbook is published

Gianni Infantino has underlined the importance of FIFA’s “comprehensive compliance programme” to global football development at the 2025 FIFA Compliance Summit, as the second edition of the FIFA Compliance Handbook is published.

Rochelle Mello presents the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

Next generation in focus on FIFA President’s tour of Atlanta – “Children are our future”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underscored FIFA’s commitment to making football even more accessible to future generations of girls and boys on a tour of Atlanta, United States – one of 11 US cities that will stage matches at the FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA President Visits Atlanta - FIFA Club World Cup 2025


Asian strength at FIFA Club World Cup™ “proof” of tournament’s global nature, FIFA President tells Asian Football Confederation Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 35th AFC Congress the broad cross-section of countries represented by the confederation’s players at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is “further proof” of FIFA’s “desire to make football truly global”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Gianni Infantino praises FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ hosts Cincinnati for TQL Stadium - "A real jewel"

Cincinnati's TQL Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, is one of the most beautiful stadiums Gianni Infantino has seen, the FIFA President said, as he continued his tour of the 11 American cities that will host the tournament.

Mayor of Cincinnati Aftab Pureval, FC Cincinnati Controlling Owner & Co-CEO Carl H. Lindner III, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FC Cincinnati President & Co-CEO Jeff Berding

Gianni Infantino visits site of FIFA World Cup 26™ fan fest in Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the site of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Host City Philadelphia and met the leadership of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the local organising committee.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a tour on Lemon Hill

FIFA Talent Academy milestone event held in Guatemala 

Guatemala has held the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, reflecting the country's dedication and commitment to helping young footballers fulfil their potential.

Gianni Infantino visits Super Bowl Champions during tour of Philadelphia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a visit to the Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl Champions, and their Lincoln Financial Field stadium as he continued his tour of the 11 cities that will host the FIFA Club World Cup. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Philadelphia Eagles player A.J. Brown pose for a picture

Passion and flair of South American football on display at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

South America's importance to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup was emphasised by Gianni Infantino as he addressed the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the 80th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress

Each FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ host city to receive USD one million legacy commitment from FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that FIFA will make a legacy contribution of USD one million to each of the 11 cities that will host matches at the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Orlando, a unique FIFA Club World Cup™ city

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Orlando, United States, to see at first hand the two stadiums which will host matches in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and said that the city will go down in soccer history.

Group photo during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's visit to Camping World Stadium

FIFA celebrates historic step for women’s football at LA28 Olympic Games

FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

General view inside the stadium as the Olympic Rings can be seen

Local solidarity to the fore in Nashville during FIFA Club World Cup™ visit 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Nashville, United States, where he expressed his condolences to those affected by recent flooding in the area and announced plans to use the FIFA Club World Cup legacy fund to build mini-pitches for young people.

FIFA Senior Football Advisor Youri Djorkaeff, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs, , and Nashville SC Vice-chair Ian Ayre 

FIFA Club World Cup 25™ host Charlotte "a great soccer city", says Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has toured Charlotte, one of the 11 cities that will host the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, describing it as a great sports and soccer city. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the official match ball of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ during a visit to the Bank of America Stadium

Gianni Infantino says FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ will be “a great success”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the work of the President of the Republic of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan and the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) led by Elvis Chetty to ensure the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 will be “a great success”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Draw

FIFA Club World Cup™ “opens up opportunities” for the world, Gianni Infantino tells UEFA Congress 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the new FIFA Club World Cup gives “citizens of all the countries” the unique opportunity to become world champions in a speech to the 49th UEFA Ordinary Congress in Belgrade, Serbia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 49th Ordinary UEFA Congress

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expresses pride in “welcoming the world in the United States” for upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will be a global spectacle that will inspire future generations, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino who spoke at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium, one of 12 venues for this year’s competition. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at Rose Bowl Stadium

Japan book first ticket to game-changing FIFA World Cup 26™

Japan have become the first nation to book their place at the FIFA World Cup 26™ through confederation qualifying, having sealed their spot with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain. 

Japanese players celebrate qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report expanded to offer detailed global insights and recommendations

FIFA has today published the fourth edition of Setting the Pace  – its informative benchmarking report that provides insights into the factors that drive success in women’s football clubs and leagues.

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report 2024

FIFA President thanks Caribbean Football Union members for helping develop the region's "incredible" talent

The FIFA President has thanked the FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) for their efforts to grow the “incredible” football talent among the region's youth. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the 48th Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Ordinary Congress 

Gianni Infantino calls on Concacaf to keep women’s football in focus

The FIFA President has encouraged North and Central American and Caribbean FIFA Member Associations (MAs) to continue their efforts in developing women’s football ahead of a potential bid from the Concacaf region to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 40th Concacaf Ordinary Congress 

Tunisian football’s future in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new federation President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tunisian football is “building the platform to ensure sustained success” as he held talks with newly elected Tunisian Football Federation President Moez El Nasri on the fringes of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Tunisian Football Association President Moez El Nasri

Libyan football has "positive foundations to build upon" says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the positive progress Libyan football has made in recent years after meeting newly elected Libyan Football Federation (LFF) President Abdolmola El Mograbi ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Libyan Football Federation President Abdolmola El Mograbi

Gianni Infantino congratulates CAF President Motsepe on re-election

Gianni Infantino has congratulated Patrice Motsepe on his re-election by acclamation as the CAF President and highlighted the continent’s recent on- and off-the-pitch successes thanks to the confederation’s unity and strong collaboration with FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) alongside FIFA Vice-President and CAF President Patrice Motsepe

Zimbabwean recovery in focus as Gianni Infantino meets new ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) counterpart Nqobile Magwizi spoke about "uniting Zimbabweans through football" with FIFA support when they met ahead of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Zimbabwe Football Association President Nqobile Magwizi 

Chadian football on track as new federation President meets Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the new Chadian Football Federation (FTFA) President, Tahir Hassan Oloy, and sounded an optimistic note for the future of the game in the African country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Chadian Football Association President Tahir Hassan Oloy 

Gianni Infantino praises Venezuelan Football Federation’s work as new headquarters inaugurated in centenary year

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) on its centenary and praised the “great strides” being made by the South American country as the FVF inaugurates its new headquarters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino records a message for the inauguration of the Venezuelan Football Association Headquarters 

US President Donald Trump reaffirms support for FIFA tournaments during meeting with Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a visit to The White House, has met the President of the United States Donald Trump and thanked him for setting a special task force to oversee preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and the FIFA World Cup 26™, 

US President Donald Trump watches as FIFA president (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Gianni Infantino presents him with the key to unlock the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval office of the White House

First ever FIFA World Cup™ half-time show “an unmissable event”, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

International education and advocacy body Global Citizen will work alongside FIFA to organise the first ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show at the newly expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA women’s club competitions confirmed

FIFA will usher in a new era for women’s club football on the global stage from 2026 onwards, with the introduction of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ and the organisation’s new flagship tournament: the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™.

View of fans inside the stadium 

FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women’s competitions

FIFA’s robust financial foundation to develop football around the world took centre stage at the meeting of the FIFA Council, which unanimously approved the Annual Report 2024, including the revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for 2023-2026.

A general view during FIFA Council meeting no.31

FIFA President thanks Irish Football Association hosts after The IFAB Annual General Meeting in Belfast

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked “wonderful hosts” the Irish Football Association following the 139th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) with FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina (L) and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström (C) during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

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. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message at the fifth Finance in Common Summit in Cape Town

Momentous day for Mauritania with new FIFA Talent Academy opened and Cheikha Boïdiya Stadium upgrade in progress

Tuesday 25 February is a landmark day for Mauritania, as the country celebrates two historic and decisive turning points in its football development.

Group photo during the inauguration of the FIFA Talent Academy in Mauritania

FIFA Talent Academy Mauritania milestone event celebrates special achievement for football in Africa

A milestone event has taken place in Nouakchott to celebrate the progress and development of the FIFA Talent Academy Mauritania, the latest example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).  

Children smile during the inauguration of the FIFA Talent Academy in Mauritania

FIFA launches toolkit to help support disability football worldwide

One of FIFA’s key missions as world football’s governing body is to promote inclusion for all in the game, including disabled people and people with limited mobility. As part of this commitment, FIFA has published an extensive guide to disability football.

WAFF Women Amputee Football event in Rwanda

Guatemala's national teams to benefit from upgraded accommodation funded by FIFA Forward

Guatemala's national teams are to enjoy much-improved accommodation at their Elite Performance Centre (CAR) following completion of a comprehensive refurbishment funded by the FIFA Forward programme. 

Elite Performance Centre (CAR) Guatemala

President Infantino hails groundbreaking pitch innovation on Knoxville visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has acclaimed groundbreaking work to prepare the best possible pitches for both the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™ on a visit to the innovative turf and research development facility in Knoxville. 

John Sorochan, Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management, University of Tennessee, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, Alan Ferguson, Senior Pitch Management Manager, and Randy Boyd, President, University of Tennessee system

FIFA President tells children’s rights summit that “football is a magic tool for education”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that football was “a magic tool for education” when he addressed a panel at the World Leaders Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Leaders' Summit on Children’s Rights

"German football has shaped me": Gianni Infantino addresses German FA's 125th anniversary celebration

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recalled his early memories of German football and how it helped shape his love of the game when he addressed the German Football Association's (DFB) 125th anniversary celebration. 

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