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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
UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust' over WC plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions.
 "UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust' over WC plans")
FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership of the organization.
 "FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA")
Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president
Football's governing body acknowledged mistakes in handling the proposed World Cup commercial venture, while senior officials reaffirmed their support for president Gianni Infantino
 "Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president")
JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal
After the failed European Super League, JPMorgan is once again facing scrutiny for its role in a controversial Fifa investment proposal that triggered boycott threats and criticism
 "JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal")
Fifa drops World Cup stake sale plan after backlash from federations
Fifa President Infantino scrapped plans for a commercial entity to attract private investment in World Cup media rights after strong opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and Asian Football Confederation
 "Fifa drops World Cup stake sale plan after backlash from federations")
Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe
The global governing body led by Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and other FIFA events, offering stakes of up to 20% to external investors
 "Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe")
UEFA considering boycott of Fifa events in brewing fued over investment
The two nonprofit organizations have long had an uneasy relationship, exacerbated recently as Fifa encroached on UEFA's turf
Mexico sees tourism boost as 3 mn foreign visitors attend Fifa World Cup
Foreign tourists accounted for about 40% of the 7.5 million total trips to Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey between June 8 and July 12, with the rest made up of domestic travelers
 "Mexico sees tourism boost as 3 mn foreign visitors attend Fifa World Cup")
Fifa World Cup final wasn't 'what we dreamed,' says Nike Football chief
For a sportswear and sneaker company like Nike, having its teams fall short of the final means missing out on the windfall generated by fans splurging on merchandise
 "Fifa World Cup final wasn't 'what we dreamed,' says Nike Football chief")
FIFA's biggest World Cup yet ends with politics and profit in spotlight
More than 15 million people filled stadiums and fan festival areas combined during the length of the tournament, the biggest World Cup by attendance
FIFA World Cup Final 2026: These states declared a school holiday today
Schools and colleges in Kerala, Manipur and Meghalaya will remain closed today after authorities declared a holiday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain
 "FIFA World Cup Final 2026: These states declared a school holiday today")
FIFA World Cup final: Keralam declares holiday for schools, colleges
Kerala has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on July 20, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
 "FIFA World Cup final: Keralam declares holiday for schools, colleges")
Delhi govt allows eateries to stay open till 4 am for FIFA World Cup final
Delhi has allowed eateries to remain open till 4 am this weekend for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, while Bengaluru has extended food service hours and West Bengal has organised live screenings
 "Delhi govt allows eateries to stay open till 4 am for FIFA World Cup final")
Sheinbaum, Carney to attend Fifa World Cup final on Trump's invitation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey with US President Donald Trump, amid strained regional ties
 "Sheinbaum, Carney to attend Fifa World Cup final on Trump's invitation")
Fifa expects World Cup final to proceed despite wildfire smoke from Canada
Fifa will not shift Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina despite wildfire smoke affecting the New York area, with officials expecting air quality to improve before kick-off
 "Fifa expects World Cup final to proceed despite wildfire smoke from Canada")
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
Designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy symbolises struggle, victory and fan jubilation, and remains football's ultimate prize
 "How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon")
The politics of image: How the World Cup became a battlefield of symbols
As several scholars have written, a symbol has language. But a symbol also has multivale¬n¬ce. It can mean many things at the same time
 "The politics of image: How the World Cup became a battlefield of symbols")
Balogun suspension sparks integrity debate despite FIFA, Trump defence
The Belgian Football Association said it informed the U.S. Soccer Federation it was contesting Balogun's eligibility
 "Balogun suspension sparks integrity debate despite FIFA, Trump defence")
Trump asks Fifa to review US player's suspension, striker cleared to play
The reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup
 "Trump asks Fifa to review US player's suspension, striker cleared to play")
Fifa deletes more abusive posts during 2026 World Cup than Qatar 2022
FIFA says it has deleted more than 30 million abusive posts and comments since its social media protection service was created before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
 "Fifa deletes more abusive posts during 2026 World Cup than Qatar 2022")