FIFA Member Associations in focus (December 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. 

FIFA Talent Academy Djibouti Milestone Event

Mexico kicks off National Championships, backed by FIFA Forward

In 2025, Mexico hosted its first-ever Under-9 and Under-11 National Championships in Puebla

Mexico kicks off U-9 and U-11 National Championships powered by FIFA Forward

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang at Lenovo Tech World 2026

FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA and Lenovo have unveiled a series of technological innovations driven by AI that are set to enhance officiating technologies, match analysis capabilities and performance, and drive fan engagement ahead of theFIFA World Cup 2026™.

Marriott Bonvoy to provide unmatched fan access to FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Marriott Bonvoy®, home to 30+ extraordinary hotel brands, is teaming up with FIFA World Cup 2026™ as the tournament returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. 

Marriott Bonvoy to provide unmatched fan access to FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA and Dubai Sports Council sign partnership agreement for new awards to celebrate the best in football annually

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), have announced the launch of a new annual world football awards event in Dubai. 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket demand breaks all records

At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries. 

FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President participates in football festival in Rwanda at invitation of President Kagame

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has participated in a football festival in Rwanda at the invitation of President Paul Kagame, where they gifted footballs to each of the 220 participating children.

Brand-New FIFAe Club World Cup Featuring Football Manager Launches in 2026

FIFA and Sports Interactive are thrilled to announce the FIFAe Club World Cup featuring Football Manager, set to debut in 2026. For the first time, Football Manager esports will embrace a club-based competitive format.

FIFA celebrates graduation of first cohort from groundbreaking Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations

The first edition of the FIFA Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations (MAs) has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone in FIFA’s ongoing commitment to developing talent and strengthening football governance worldwide.

FIFA Internship Programme for FIFA Member Associations

Growing the women’s game (December 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during November 2025 with news from various countries across Africa and FIFA’s newest programmes build momentum. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia

Players’ Voice Panel reflects on impactful start to its anti-racism dialogue, education and action

Following its launch in September 2025, the Players’ Voice Panel has moved quickly to make a concrete impact, bringing together football legends and voice-of-experience advocates to amplify players’ perspectives and combat discrimination across the game.

Players’ Voice Panel

FIFA, Qatar Stars League and Qatar Football Association renew partnership aimed at developing domestic football

 As part of its efforts to make football truly global and enable more clubs, leagues and players to compete at the highest level, FIFA has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA).

MoU signing between FIFA and QFA

Spain end 2025 atop FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, Jordan jump

The December 2025 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking – the last of the year – has landed following the latest 41 international duels, with the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™having taken centre stage.

Mikel Merino of Spain celebrates

FIFA uses FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ to further test, refine and enhance football technology

"Out of Bounds” technology offline test being implemented throughout tournament

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 match ball

“Fundamental to football’s future relevance,” Mattias Grafström tells inaugural Football Esports Summit

While the FIFAe Finals 2025 were under way in Riyadh, uniting communities in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the inaugural Football Esports Summit brought together the global football esports industry for the first time. 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attends Football Esports Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Historic FIFAe Finals 25 conclude with France crowned world’s best nation in Rocket League

The FIFAe Finals 25 concluded in spectacular fashion as France were crowned champions at the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League, closing out an unforgettable eight days of football esports competition and world-class entertainment in Riyadh.

FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League: Day 4

FIFA and Roblox expand partnership, introducing FIFA Super Soccer

FIFA and Roblox expand partnership, introducing FIFA Super Soccer with new studio partner Gamefam 

FIFA and Roblox today announced the extension of their partnership, with a new official game, FIFA Super Soccer, that is now live thanks to a new partnership with leading metaverse media company Gamefam. 

Philippines’ FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 legacy extends ‘Beyond the Court’

The legacy left by the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ will continue to resonate across the Southeast Asian nation long after Brazil lifted the freshly-minted trophy at the PhilSports Arena in Manila. 

Filipina5 Futsal Fiesta

Club agent service fees reach new heights in 2025

The total spending on club agent international transfers service fees in men’s professional football this year (between 1 of January and 1 of December) amounted to USD 1.37 billion, an increase of more than 90% compared to last year

Football Agents Report 2025

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Volunteers

Thank you, Volunteers | FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™

FIFA Council Meeting No.34

FIFA Council approves record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2026™ financial contribution

Changing The Game: FIFA arrives on Netflix Games in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™

This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games. 

FIFAe x Netflix Games Partnership

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström 

A general view during FIFA Council Meeting No.34

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

A general view during FIFA Council Meeting no.34 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez

FIFA Council Member and President of the German Football Association Bernd Neuendorf, FIFA Council Member Ahmed Yahya and FIFA Council Member Kanizat Ibrahim

A general view during FIFA Council meeting No.34

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Former FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez

A general view during FIFA Council Meeting no.34

Meeting no. 34 of the FIFA Council

The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, and took key decisions in relation to the development of youth football and governance matters.

Tickets now on sale for decisive FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ showdowns

The countdown has begun to the exhilarating final stage of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, which will take place in London from Wednesday, 28 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026. 

Aitana Bonmatí and Ousmane Dembélé take top honours at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025

Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí claimed a historic third-straight The Best FIFA Women’s Player award, and France’s Ousmane Dembélé was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player, at a special event held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 winners

New ticket pricing tier introduced for fans of qualified teams at FIFA World Cup 2026™

With demand in the current sales phase achieving 20 million ticket requests, FIFA has confirmed that fans of the national teams that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will benefit from a dedicated ticket pricing tier.

Spectators cheer 

Applications for FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ volunteer programme now open

Applications are now open for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ volunteer programme. The pioneering event will see the world’s top clubs in the women’s game lock horns in London as they seek to clinch the inaugural intercontinental crown. 

FIFA Volunteer

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola to begin global journey on 3 January ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA are preparing to kick off the sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, offering thousands of fans across the globe the opportunity to see the original FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. 

Agenda for FIFA Council meeting now available

The agenda for the upcoming FIFA Council meeting, to be held in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 13:00 local time, is now available.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Thailand and Poland crowned world’s best at FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™

The FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ united the world’s top nations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10 to 13 December, crowning two world champions on mobile and console. 

Jomkata "JXMKT" Yupraphat representing Thailand, Mikolaj "Ostrybuch" Zietek and Milosz "Zilo" Zietek representing Poland pose for a portrait with the trophy 

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025 winners to be revealed on Tuesday, 16 December

The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025 will be revealed at a special event in Doha, Qatar, that will be broadcast live on FIFA.com on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 from 20:00 local time (18:00 CET).

Female referees on Cloud Nine after FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™ final

The historic FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ came to an end on Sunday with an enthralling final, which saw Brazil etch their name into the history books as the tournament’s first-ever champions after defeating Portugal 3-0

 Ana Azevedo of Portugal and Taty Debiasi Croceta of Brazil pose for a photo alongside referee and assistant referee prior to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup - Final match between Portugal and Brazil at PhilSports Arena in Manila, Philippines

Match officials after the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Final 

TSG at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025

Technical Study Group takes key learnings from historic FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™

Technical Study Group (TSG) members observed the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ at Philippines 2025

FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Adidas Connect 25 match ball 

Brazil on top of world after inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ success

Brazil have stretched their lead atop the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking following their emphatic triumph at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™, which ran from 21 November until 7 December.

FIFA Futsal Women’s and Men's World Ranking image featuring Brazil (women) and Ukraine (men) teams

Arsenal and Brentford stadiums to stage decisive showdown of inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™

Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium will provide the backdrop for a landmark moment in women’s club football, with the two iconic London venues confirmed to stage the decisive showdown of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. 

Arsenal Stadium

Random Selection Draw Ticketing Phase Now Open for FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

Entry period for the third phase of ticketing is now open through Tuesday, 13 January at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET), with timing of entry within this window not impacting chance of success. 

Financial Governance Workshop in Paris focuses on cooperation and transparency

FIFA has held workshops around the world recently to bolster financial governance and enhance skills among its Member Associations. On 10 December, Paris (France) took its turn to welcome representatives from 23 European football associations.

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