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FIFA is helping to improve facilities for Nigeria’s national teams 🇳🇬 Funding from the FIFA Forward Programme is supporting the construction of a new technical centre for Nigeria’s national teams, including players’ accommodation and new pitches. The new facilities will include a 68-room accommodation block for the players, two new training pitches — one synthetic and one natural grass — as well as a new stand with 1,838 seats for spectators. A ground-breaking ceremony took place for the project in the Nigerian capital Abuja this week, which is set to be complete in two years. FIFA Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer and Regional Director Africa Gelson Fernandes said: “The main objective of the Forward Programme is to ensure top-quality infrastructure that drives football development worldwide. "The NFF’s transformation of its Technical Centre is a perfect example – upgrading training pitches, building modern accommodation and creating a true home for the national teams; this project is a brilliant one for Nigeria football.”

The countdown for the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ is on! 🤩 FIFA has unveiled the brand for the upcoming tournament, taking place in the Philippines this year. The tournament’s dynamic emblem and Official Slogan – Master The Speed™ – were unveiled to invited guests and media representatives at Manila House in Metropolitan Manila. FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman said: “With the launch of this brand, the countdown begins to a landmark event that will further accelerate the rapid growth of women’s football, both in the region and globally. “This tournament will be a defining moment for the women’s football game, bringing together the best national teams in the world from all six confederations to showcase their talent and inspire future generations.” Sixteen of the planet’s top women’s national teams will compete in the tournament from 21 November to 7 December 2025 in a quest to be crowned the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup champions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYBJDHDD

Taking a closer look at the development of the women’s game. 🔍 FIFA has published the fourth edition of Setting the Pace – the only women’s benchmarking report of its kind, providing insights into the factors that drive success in women’s football clubs and leagues. The fourth edition of the report marks a significant evolution, including information and data from 86 leagues, up from 34 in the previous edition. In total the report also directly monitors 669 clubs, painting an increasingly accurate picture of the global women’s club football landscape. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “This month FIFA announced the timelines and formats for two new, landmark, global FIFA women’s club competitions. As we embark on the development of these tournaments, it is equally important that we offer insights and resources to women’s football stakeholders so that together we can build on the solid foundations already in place.”

The third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Football Law is complete ✅ The programme concluded in Miami, Florida, with Module 5 and a closing ceremony. Since its inception in 2019, the FIFA Diploma in Football Law has become a well-established and prestigious course for qualified professionals across the globe. FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero said: “FIFA’s vision to make football truly global involves a harmonic and holistic approach to implementing the legal principles of the game, to which all football stakeholders are contributing. We congratulate all the graduates of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Football Law.”

Celebrating International Women's Day in the heart of Zurich! 🙌 FIFA took part in the Fair Play for Women in Sport event this weekend, organised by the city of Zurich and Laureus Sport for Good. The event, which was attended by FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Senior Football and Goalkeeping Expert Pascal Zuberbühler, featured inspiring keynote speeches, a dynamic panel discussion and a valuable exchange of ideas all focused on advancing women's participation in sport. The event also showcased FIFA's lasting contribution to grassroots football, with a girls' football tournament being held on two brand-new FIFA sponsored artificial turf pitches at the Sports Centre Josef, ensuring a dedicated space for children, women and men of all backgrounds to play. FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis said: “Access for young girls to play, to have role models and to have opportunities is critical to the growth of the game and the empowerment of women in sports.”

Task force established for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 26™ ✅ During a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House, US President Donald Trump signed the executive order to create the task force for upcoming FIFA tournaments to be held in the United States. The task force, which will be led by the President of the United States, will coordinate with federal agencies to plan and execute the hosting of the tournaments which will change the face of world football. Mr Infantino said that the two tournaments were set to have a total economic impact in the region of USD 40 billion with 200,000 jobs created, for a tournament that will welcome over 10 million people. Gianni Infantino said: "Thank you Mr President for setting up this task force because it is important that everyone who comes to America feels safe, feels welcome, and that's why it's important that everyone that the government puts together this White House task force, chaired by the President of the United States himself."

Ticket-inclusive hospitality for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is available now 🏟️ Fans of the beautiful game can choose from a number of unique experiences at the groundbreaking tournament hosted in the United States this year. From access to vibrant hospitality lounges to bespoke exclusive suites, all official packages include a matchday ticket with prime seats at some of the world’s most impressive sporting arenas. Depending on host venues and specific fixtures, a wide range of hospitality products are available, from casual and social, to sophisticated and luxurious. Bundled packages, such as the Venue Series, allow fans to make one of 12 host stadiums their home base for family, friends or guests throughout the most inclusive club competition ever. For full details, visit FIFA.com/hospitality or contact the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, BEYOND Hospitality Group, via FCWC25.Hospitality@beyond-hospitality.com.

FIFA Annual Report 2024 unanimously approved by Council ✅ FIFA’s revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for the 2023-2026 cycle has been confirmed, with nearly 90% set to be invested back into the game, providing a significant boost to global football development. The revised budget incorporates USD 2 billion in revenues from the much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, with USD 1 billion distributed to participating clubs and provision for a solidarity mechanism dedicated to club football across the world. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “The FIFA Club World Cup will not only be the pinnacle of club football, but also a vivid demonstration of solidarity that will benefit clubs at large to a scale that no other competition has ever done. “All revenue generated by the tournament will be distributed to the participating clubs and via club solidarity across the world as FIFA will not keep a single dollar. FIFA’s reserves, which are there for global football development, will remain untouched.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebxcePUp

Kicking off the second edition of the Global Integrity Programme! 🙌 FIFA is joining forces again with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to host the second edition of the Global Integrity Programme, which is designed to safeguard football against the threat of match manipulation and corruption. The goal of the programme, which starts today and will conclude in December 2027, is to provide all 211 member associations with enhanced knowledge and tools to fight and prevent match manipulation. Programme participants will initially engage in quarterly online courses that provide theoretical knowledge and practical insights. There will also be an on-site practical course that will enable learners to apply newly acquired skills to real-world scenarios under expert guidance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewA6bDJv

Key updates from the latest FIFA Council meeting 🚨 Two FIFA Women’s Club competitions were confirmed, with an annual FIFA Women's Champions Cup kicking off in 2026 and the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup set to launch in 2028. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ dates were confirmed as 5-27 September 2026. The FIFA Arab Cup 2025™ will take place in Qatar from 25-26 November 2025 (qualifying matches) and 1-18 December 2025 (final tournament).