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International Federation of Association Football

Football

The International Federation of Association Football (Fédération Internationale de Football Association - FIFA) is the global governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for the organisation and governance of football's major international tournaments.

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Sport

Football

Founded

1904 (117 years ago)

Headquarters

Zürich, Switzerland

Affiliations

AFC

Summary

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is the worldwide governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. Established in 1904, FIFA’s primary role is to oversee the organisation and regulation of international football competitions. It comprises 211 member associations, each representing a country or territory, making it one of the largest sporting organisations globally.

 

FIFA is responsible for the governance of major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, which takes place every four years and is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. The organisation also oversees the Women’s World Cup, held every four years, highlighting its commitment to promoting women's football.

 

FIFA develops and implements the rules of the game, known as the Laws of the Game, in collaboration with the International Football Association Board (IFAB). This ensures consistency in how football is played worldwide. The organisation also works to promote fair play, integrity, and the development of football at all levels, from grassroots to elite competitions.

 

In addition to tournament organisation and rule enforcement, FIFA provides financial assistance and resources to its member associations for the development of football infrastructure, training, and coaching. It also engages in initiatives to enhance the global football community, focusing on youth development, health, and education.

 

FIFA's governance structure includes an elected president and a congress comprising representatives from each member association. The executive committee is responsible for making key decisions regarding the organisation's policies and operations.

Disciplines

Football

  • FIFA World Cup, formerly Jules Rimet Trophy (World Championships since 1930)
  • FIFA U-20 World Cup from 1977 to present
  • FIFA U-17 World Cup from 1985 to present
  • FIFA Women's World Cup from 1991 to present
  • FIFA Club World Cup (World Championships since 2000)
  • FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
  • FIFA Futsal World Cup
  • FIFA eWorld Cup
  • FIFA Confederations Cup (World Championships since 1997)

Continental

  • UEFA European Championship (since 1960)
  • CONMEBOL Copa America (since 1916)
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup (since 1963)
  • CAF Africa Cup of Nations (since 1957)
  • AFC Asian Cup (since 1956)
  • OFC Nations Cup (since 1973)

Club

  • UEFA Champions League (Established in 1955)
  • Copa Libertadores (Established in 1960)
  • CONCACAF Champions League (Established in 1962)
  • CAF Champions League (Established in 1964)
  • AFC Champions League (Established in 1967)
  • OFC Champions League (Established in 1987)

Youth and Women

  • FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (FIFA tournament)
  • FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup (FIFA tournament)
  • UEFA Women's Championship (Continental competition, UEFA)
  • CONMEBOL Copa America Femenina (Continental competition, CONMEBOL)
  • CONCACAF Women's Championship (Continental competition, CONCACAF)
  • CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Continental competition, CAF)
  • AFC Women's Asian Cup (Continental competition, AFC)
  • OFC Women's Nations Cup (Continental competition, OFC)
Membership

FIFA is composed of six continental associations, each responsible for governing football within their respective regions. These associations organise continental championships, support their member federations, and represent their interests at FIFA Board meetings. The six continental associations are:

  • Asian Football Confederation (AFC) – Governs football in Asia.
  • Confederation of African Football (CAF) – Governs football in Africa.
  • Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) – Governs football in Europe.
  • Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) – Governs football in Oceania.
  • Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) – Governs football in North and Central America, as well as the Caribbean.
  • South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) – Governs football in South America.
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Abbreviation
FIFA
Established
1904
Type
Sports Federation
Headquarters
Zürich, Switzerland
Region served
Worldwide
President
Gianni Infantino
Main organ
FIFA Congress
Affiliations
AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, UEFA
Membership
211 National Associations
Phone
+41 43 222 7777
Fax
+41 43 222 7878
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