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What is FIFA?

FIFA

About FIFA

What is FIFA?

FIFA or the Federation Internationale de Football Association is the highest governing body of football in the world. It is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. FIFA is a non-profit organisation.

Founded in 1904, FIFA was launched to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. FIFA now comprises 211 member nations. It is headquartered in Zurich and the current president is Gianni Infantino.

Objective of FIFA

The primary objective of FIFA is to spread football internationally, making sure that the game is accessible to everyone around the world,

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Latest Updates on FIFA

What was FIFA President doing at Gaza peace summit in Egypt? All we know

Gianni Infantino could be seen standing alongside US President Donald Trump, engaging in casual conversation, smiling, and posing for photographs

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino condemns racism after German Cup incidents

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse which marred German Cup games are unacceptable as German police investigate.

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 8:48 PM IST

FIFA rulings are open to challenge beyond Switzerland, says EU court

CAS director general Matthieu Reeb said the court's decision limited the review of CAS rulings by EU courts to matters of EU public policy

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

Players' union slams FIFA and Infantino over Club World Cup fallout

FIFA announced two weeks ago it reached a consensus on key issues after Infantino hosted a group of mostly non-recognised officials in New York ahead of the Club World Cup final.

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

From $473.9 to $13.4: Fifa cuts ticket price for Club World Cup semifinal

Standard ticket prices for Wednesday's semifinal between European champion Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in New Jersey start at $199.60

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

Al-Hilal's win over City justifies Saudi Arabia's great football experiment

Al Hilal beat Premier League giant Manchester City 4-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of FIFA Club World Cup 2025

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup R016: Flamengo vs Bayern live match time, streaming

Flamengo head into their Club World Cup quarter-final with a nearly full-strength squad, as Nicolás de la Cruz remains their only confirmed absentee

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup R016: PSG vs Inter Miami live match time, streaming

Despite Miami's firepower, PSG enter as clear favourites and are expected to progress to the quarter-finals, where Flamengo or Bayern Munich await

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup R016: Benfica vs Chelsea live match time, streaming

Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto could return to the starting XI for Chelsea, likely replacing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Christopher Nkunku

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup R016: Palmeiras vs Botafogo live match time, streaming

Igor Jesus will lead the line for Botafogo after an excellent group stage, where he scored twice and was the team's most active forward

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2025 | 8:02 PM IST

Low group stage turnout puts pressure on FIFA Club World Cup knock

Despite FIFA's emphasis on international ticket sales, average attendance during the group stage was just over 34,700, a figure that represents 56.7% of listed seating capacity

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2025 | 7:15 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Monterrey vs Inter live match time, streaming

Monterrey will be without defender Carlos Salcedo due to injury, the only absentee for head coach Domenec Torrent

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2025 | 6:00 AM IST

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Fluminense vs Dortmund live match time, streaming

The FIFA Club World Cup match between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund will take place at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

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Updated On : 17 Jun 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Highlights: Chelsea beat LAFC; Boca draw Benfica

At Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, Boca Juniors and Benfica produced an emotionally charged 2-2 draw in front of a crowd dominated by Boca supporters

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Updated On : 17 Jun 2025 | 12:40 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Highlights: Bayern, PSG register thumping wins

Bayern Munich opened their campaign in brutal fashion at TQL Stadium, tearing apart Auckland City with a ten-goal blitz

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Bayern vs Auckland live match time, streaming

The FIFA Club World Cup match between Bayern Munich and Auckland City will take place at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

How FIFA Club World Cup can change the landscape of global football

The month-long event is spread across 11 U.S. cities, symbolising FIFA's intent to tap into global markets and reshape how elite football is consumed and contested

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2025 | 4:47 PM IST

Blatter, Platini acquitted again in FIFA financial misconduct trial

The former FIFA president and former UEFA president were acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 3:20 PM IST

Club World Cup: FIFA promises $1 billion total prize money to 32 teams

FIFA promised USD 1 billion in total prize money to the 32 teams playing at the men's Club World Cup in the United States.

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2025 | 11:29 AM IST

Fifa staffer reportedly arrested in Miami in alleged underage sex case

Fifa is aware of ongoing legal proceedings in Miami in relation to a private matter of a person that is employed by FIFA, the world soccer body said in a statement Wednesday.

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 9:26 PM IST