Food donated from FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches delivers boost to Philadelphia community

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Philadelphia Stadium has a left a tangible mark on the local community, with unused fresh food from the venue being distributed to the local community – both eliminating waste and delivering a boost to families in the area.

Surplus food from six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matchdays at Philadelphia Stadium was redirected to local families

Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Venue Managers’ crucial role at FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will go down as the greatest sporting event in history. A series of improvements have been implemented both on and off the pitch to underpin this groundbreaking success. 

 adidas Campaign Flag Youth Programme, Coca-Cola National Flag Carriers as part of the Coca-Cola Youth Programme, Mengniu Flag Bearers as part of the Youth Programme during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between South Africa and Korea Republic

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers delegation visits the Home of FIFA

As part of a long-standing partnership with FIFA, a delegation from the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has visited the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland.

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers at the Home of FIFA

FIFA, GIZ and La Guilde webinar highlights how women’s football can drive lasting social change

Football’s ability to create opportunities for girls and women was at the centre of a webinar held by FIFA, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the NGO La Guilde on Thursday, 2 April.

FIFA and GIZ initiative - Women's football

Landmark Safeguarding Policy to strengthen protection across global football

FIFA has published its first comprehensive safeguarding policy, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to protect and promote the well-being of everyone involved in football worldwide.

Kids Football in Soweto - 23-Jun, 2009

Kyrgyz Republic football takes another step forward with FIFA Talent Academy milestone event

Football in the Kyrgyz Republic has made significant progress in the last three years since the country joined the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). 

FIFA Talent Development Scheme - Kyrgyz Republic

FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace.

FIFA Council Meeting 2026

FIFA launches parental handbook to support families navigating agent representation in youth football

Together with the Football Agent Working Group and Loughborough University, FIFA has developed the FIFA Parents’ Education on Football Handbook. 

FIFA Parents’ Education on Football Handbook Cover

FIFA publishes new edition of Guide to Submitting a Minor Application

In line with its commitment to youth protection, transparency and consistent application of regulatory standards, FIFA has published an updated edition of the Guide to Submitting a Minor Application.

FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event in Anguilla a 'dream come true'

Anguilla is the smallest Caribbean nation to hold a Milestone Event

FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event in Anguilla

FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 2025)

FIFA provides financial and logistical support to its 211 Member Associations (MAs) through various programmes. Inside FIFA takes a look at the extraordinary work done during October 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

Football Unites The World flag

YourSide officially launches, providing support and guidance to those affected by abuse in football

YourSide, an independent global unit that offers impartial expert guidance and trauma-informed support to victims and survivors in the football ecosystem, has begun providing services as from 8 October 2025.

YourSide officially launches to strengthen the combat against abuse in football

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

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

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

New safeguarding training in Nepal to benefit broader community

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), with the support of funding from the FIFA Forward Development Programme, is launching a comprehensive and formal safeguarding plan to be implemented nationwide.

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), with the support of funding from the FIFA Forward Development Programme, is launching a comprehensive and formal safeguarding plan to be implemented nationwide

Creating safe spaces for all: FIFA organises safeguarding workshops in Morocco, England and Paraguay

For millions of individuals around the world, playing football provides an opportunity to have fun, make friends, learn life skills and live out their dreams.

FIFA Guardians

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

FIFA, African Union Sports Council and CAF share insightful discussions on safeguarding

FIFA, the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) and CAF recently held a joint webinar that focused on safeguarding protocols for competitions.

FWWC23 safeguarding signage in the locker room

Council of Europe Committee visits Home of FIFA as collaboration continues

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström welcomed a delegation from the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media (CULT) of the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe (PACE) to the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

Meeting with Delegation of the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Safe Football Support Unit appoints lead

Following a robust recruitment process led by the independent panel of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU), the FIFA Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander McLin as the Unit Lead of the newly established unit from 1 May 2025.

Alex McLin headshot

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.

World Leaders Summit on Children's Rights

FIFA Foundation establishes Safe Football Support Unit 

The FIFA Foundation has confirmed the establishment of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU); an impartial dedicated unit that will offer specialist guidance and support services to victims of violence, harassment and abuse in football.

People playing football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset explore ways to strengthen collaboration

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE) Alain Berset have met in New York, United States on the fringes of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly 

European Council Secretary general Alain Berset

FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials course closes in on learners landmark on Safe Sport Day

The FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials course is rapidly closing in on a major milestone, with the 20,000th learner soon set to complete the foundation module as FIFA today joins the celebrations for Safe Sport Day.

FIFA Safeguarding Summit

Gender equality at the heart of FIFA and GIZ Sport for Women’s Empowerment programme

Sixteen organisations from around the world, three of which are national football associations, to receive funding as part of the first call for project co-financed under the Sport for Women’s Empowerment programme. 

Anahat for Change Foundation (India)

FIFA and AFD renew agreement to promote access to sport, gender equality and education through football

FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) and will continue working together to create positive change in society.

Signing of the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA and AFD

Football for Schools passes new milestone with incorporation of safeguarding into the programme

The launch for Football for Schools in Vietnam, which took place over three days in March, was especially significant as, for the first time, Safeguarding and Child Protection was added to the programme. 

Football for Schools Vietnam


FIFA Guardians programme continues to grow as new group enrols for Safeguarding in Football Diploma

For millions of children and individuals around the world, playing football is a chance to dream big, learn life skills, make friends, exercise and have fun. And, whatever level they play at, they all have the right to enjoy the game in a safe environment.

Ground-breaking safeguarding programme delivered at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai™ 

Safeguarding in tournament football took another step forward during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai™ with players benefitting from the support of a comprehensive suite of safe sporting environment initiatives throughout the tournament.

Knowledge Capture - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024

FIFA and GIZ expand partnership with launch of Sport for Women’s Empowerment Programme

FIFA and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are launching the Sport for Women’s Empowerment Programme, which focuses on gender equality. FIFA and GIZ were put in contact by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Girls play football

"Together, we can shift the needle on the status of safeguarding in sport"

As part of FIFA’s commitment to raising safeguarding standards in football through the FIFA Guardians programme, a Safeguarding Summit was held at the Home of FIFA . We spoke to some participants to hear their views on the importance of safeguarding.

First group graduate from two-year FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma at FIFA Summit

As part of FIFA’s commitment to raising safeguarding standards in football through the FIFA Guardians programme, the Safeguarding Summit held at the Home of FIFA on 25 and 26 October had a dual objective.

Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee suspends former youth coach for 20 years for sexual abuse

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Jonathan Bukabakwa, former youth coach at clubs of the Urban Football Agreement of the regions of Lipopo and Malebo in Congo DR, from all football-related activities for 20 years.

FIFA sign at the Home of FIFA

FIFA President: Everyone has the right to enjoy football in a safe environment

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in the Safe Environment in Sport Conference held on Friday, 22 September at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia, Spain as part of the European Week of Sport

Gianni Infantino took part in the Safe Environment in Sport Conference via recorded video message

FIFA and UNODC renew Memorandum of Understanding to kick crime out of football

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have reinforced their joint-commitment to kicking crime out of football by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.

FIFA President Meetings in New York

FIFA and Team Up to offer unprecedented safeguarding FIFA Women’s World Cup™ support 

In line with FIFA’s commitment to ensuring safe sporting environments for all players, at every level of the game to protect human rights, further ground-breaking steps have been taken throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

Palu Uhatahi-Tu’amoheloa from Tonga Football Association

FIFA reiterates call for global unity in battle against abuse in sport

Speaking at a hearing of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), members of FIFA’s senior management team restated the global governing body of football’s stance in calling for a multi-sport, multi-stakeholder international solution. 

Major milestones for FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Diploma 

 More than 60 FIFA Learners from round the world became the first group of trained safeguarding officers across FIFA’s 211 Media Associations

FIFA Safeguarding residential (1)

FIFA files appeal to Swiss Federal Tribunal against CAS award in proceedings involving Yves Jean-Bart

FIFA can confirm it has filed an appeal against the CAS award annulling the lifetime ban from football-related activities against Mr. Yves Jean-Bart before the Swiss Federal Tribunal, requesting its annulment and referral back to CAS. 

FIFA logo

UNODC highlights FIFA’s transfer system reform and safeguarding initiatives  

Important report on corruption, crime risks and wrongdoing associated with the transfer of athletes published.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Safeguarding Volunteers making history at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™

More than 600 volunteers are part of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™. Out of these, 12 young Indians will go down as part of history because of an important responsibility that they have been assigned

First-ever event safeguarding programme implemented at FIFA youth tournament

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™, held 10 – 28 August 2022, saw the introduction and successful implementation of the first-ever comprehensive event safeguarding programme at a FIFA youth tournament. 

Ziva Henry of Netherlands and Vitoria Yaya of Brazil show a Safeguarding poster

FIFA meets with European Parliament (EP) Sports Group

As part of its commitment to working with international organisations around the world, FIFA and leading members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in sport have met to discuss ongoing collaboration and several key topics affecting football and society.

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