Organisation
Inside FIFA
Governing football worldwide since 1904 — promoting the game, protecting its integrity, and bringing it to all.
211
Member Associations
8
Confederations
1904
Founded in Paris
5B+
Football Fans
About FIFA
Founded in 1904, FIFA is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. FIFA has 211 member associations.
Learn MoreFIFA Governance
FIFA is committed to transparent and accountable governance. The FIFA Congress is the supreme legislative body, meeting at least once a year.
Governance →Football Development
FIFA Forward is our development programme providing financial assistance to all 211 member associations to help grow football globally.
FIFA Forward →Women's Football
FIFA is committed to growing women's football worldwide, aiming to reach 60 million female footballers by 2026.
Women's Hub →Social Impact
Football for the World — FIFA's social impact programmes address key global issues through the power of football.
Learn More →Legal & Regulations
FIFA regulations govern all aspects of football including player transfers, match regulations, and the Laws of the Game.
Regulations →FIFA Leadership
Gianni Infantino
FIFA President
Since 2016
Fatma Samoura
Secretary General
Since 2016
Veron Mosengo-Omba
Chief of Member Associations
Since 2020
Our Mission
To promote the game of football, protect its integrity, and bring the game to all. FIFA works to develop football everywhere and for everyone — making football truly global.