Commonwealth Bank announced as FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Official Supporter

FIFA has today announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter for next year’s tournament, with the bank further affirming its commitment and investment into women’s football.

Sarai Bareman with Monique Macleod (Group Executive Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank)

FIFA collaborates with Calm to bring mental wellness tools to players, workforce and fans

FIFA has announced that Calm – the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – will be the ‘Official Mindfulness and Meditation Product’ of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and FIFAe Nations Cup 2023™.

FIFA Calm Partnership

FIFA sets the pace with release of second study into elite women’s league and club football

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Setting The Pace - FIFA Benchmarking Report Women's Football

Inter Rapidísimo celebrates 35 years of operation by signing up as a Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Inter Rapidísimo, a leading package and freight courier services provider, has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter in South America for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Inter Rapidísimo 

Meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau sees key transfer system regulations approved

At its meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, a major step in safeguarding transparency and accountability in the global transfer system.

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MATILDAS CLAIM AFC NO.1 RANKING, MOVE INTO WORLD TOP 5

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Egypt Portraits - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions former members of the normalisation committee of the Venezuelan Football Association

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five former members of the normalisation committee (NC) of the Venezuelan Football Association (FVF) as a result of their conduct during their tenure(s) on the NC.

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FIFA and Roblox announce landmark partnership as FIFA World officially launches

FIFA and Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) today announced a new ground-breaking partnership that will offer the Roblox, as well football fans around the world, free-to-play access to FIFA World.

FWC 2022 > Roblox

FIFA distributes more than USD 200m to clubs across the world

As part of its commitment to recognise the contribution football clubs make to the successful staging of the FIFA World Cup™, today FIFA started the application process for its Club Benefits Programme. USD 209 million will be distributed to clubs globally.

The World Cup Trophy before the Draw

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Ticket Package sales opens with Visa exclusive presale

Starting today, Visa cardholders gain first access to ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ tournament in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

FIFA Women's World Cup trophy

French banking supervisory authority grants licence to FIFA Clearing House

On Friday, 23 September, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, ACPR) granted the FIFA Clearing House (FCH) a licence to operate as a payment institution.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ tickets to go on sale from 6 October 2022

A major milestone in the build-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has been reached today with FIFA announcing that ticket packages for fans will go on sale next week (6 October) at FIFA.com/tickets.

Fans silhouetted, celebrate during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium

FIFA World Cup 2022™ players to access data insights through app

In line with the FIFA President’s Vision 2020-2023 to harness technology to further improve football, players at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar will be able to get insights into their on-field performance through the FIFA Player App.

FIFA World Cup Player App 

Honduran player Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July suspended on grounds of doping

Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July has been suspended for a period of 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation

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FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on eligibility of player Byron David Castillo Segura

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on the potential ineligibility of Byron David Castillo Segura of the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF). 

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FIFA launches tender process in Spain for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ 

FIFA has launched an Invitation To Tender in Spain for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

Spain v South Africa: Group B - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France - TV Broadcast 

FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot 

FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot (1 June – 1 September 2022), an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the transfer window that recently closed.

International Transfer Snapshot Report front cover

FIFA publishes 2022 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2022 edition of its Legal Handbook, which features a unique overview of the latest regulations, statutory documents and circulars issued by world football’s governing body.

Giant FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match ball at the Home of FIFA

Joint FIFA-UEFA statement following attack on Turkish Football Association

On Thursday, a horrific act of gun violence against the people and property of the Turkish Football Association (TFF) occurred at the TFF’s headquarters in Istanbul.

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FIFA to launch FIFA+ Collect

FIFA is excited to announce ‘FIFA+ Collect,’ launching on FIFA+ later this month that will provide football fans around the world with the chance to affordably own unique digital collectibles.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Obert Zhoya

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Obert Zhoya, former secretary general of the Referees Committee of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) from all football-related activities for a duration of five years.

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Match Officials for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ appointed

VAR to be used at U-17 women's youth competition for the first time

Children hold aloft the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 official slogan

FIFA lifts suspension of All India Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue third-party influence.

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola resumes

For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit all 32 nations that have qualified for the tournament.

Gilberto Silva, prior to the second and final leg of this year’s FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola 

FIFA suspends All India Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspends players on grounds of doping

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a four-year period of ineligibility on two players 

Qatar v. Ecuador to kick off FIFA World Cup 2022™ on 20 November

The FIFA World Cup 2022™ will kick off with host country Qatar playing Ecuador 

Al Bayt stadium

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and FIFA put climate partnership into action

The PIFS and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement firm action on climate change

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) with Secretary General of Pacific Islands Forum Mr.Henry Puna during the FIFA Asia-Pacific Islands Forum MoU signing

FIFA and UNODC wrap up year-long global programme 

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) concluded its first-ever international integrity education programme, designed to support all 211 member associations in their efforts to tackle match manipulation in football. 

FIFA Global Integrity Programme

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022™

FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar starting on 21 November.

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022™ 

FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has today lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in April 2021 due to undue third-party interference.

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Bureau of FIFA Council approves increase of FIFA World Cup™ squads to 26 players

The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed a number of key topics.

FIFA extends temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to extend the temporary employment rules established in the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) with the aim of effectively assisting players, clubs and coaches impacted by the war in Ukraine.

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FIFA and FIFPRO join forces to combat social media hate speech

FIFA has published an independent report to coincide with the United Nations International Day for Countering Hate Speech on Saturday 18 June, highlighting the increasing degree of abuse directed at footballers across social media platforms.

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FIFA unveils stellar line-up of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities

16 cities to host matches of groundbreaking FIFA World Cup™

FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities

Qatari female artist Bouthayna Al Muftah unveils Official Poster for FIFA World Cup 2022™ 

Tournament asset has been unveiled at Hamad International Airport 

FWC 2022 - Poster launch > Bouthayna

The IFAB permanently approves five-substitute option in top-level competitions

At its 136th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Doha, Qatar, The IFAB ratified the changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game 2022/23 which will come into effect on 1 July 2022.

IFAB’s 136th Annual General Meeting

FIFA Disciplinary Committee passes decision on eligibility of Byron David Castillo Segura

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has rendered its decision in relation to the potential ineligibility of the player Byron David Castillo Segura in the preliminary competition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

FIFA launches tender process in UK for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ media rights

FIFA has today launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in the United Kingdom for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

Television camera during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France

FIFA President shows Green Card for the Planet

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a video message raising a “Green Card for the Planet” to highlight awareness on the protection of the environment. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a Green Card For The Planet

FIFA launches tender process in France for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ 

The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the most-watched single-sport event for women globally.

France v USA: Quarter Final  - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France

Referees and assistant referees for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ appointed

The FIFA Referees Committee officially announced the lists of selected match officials who will officiate at the forthcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™. 

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