Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.).

FIFA is composed of a number of political bodies (such as the FIFA Congress and the FIFA Council) and the administration. The highest political position is the FIFA President, elected every four years by FIFA’s member associations. The FIFA administration, with some 720 people from over 50 nations, is based in Zurich. It is run by the Secretary General (CEO).

FIFA stages FIFA World Cups™ in various forms such as youth, men’s and women’s, futsal, beach soccer or club competitions. The men’s FIFA World Cup™ is not only the most popular single sporting event in the world but also the financial backbone for FIFA and its efforts to develop football worldwide. 

The financial success of the FIFA World Cup™ allows FIFA to run a wide range of football development programmes and to provide funds, infrastructure and know-how to its member associations through the FIFA Forward Development Programme.

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FIFA

FIFA's headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland

This department focuses on developing and implementing training and educational programs to enhance elite athletic performance.

High Performance Division

This department oversees the management and execution of football matches, including the roles of referees and match commissioners, ensuring high performance and adherence to FIFA regulations.

FIFA Match Operations

This department manages the recruitment, training, and oversight of referees across various sports disciplines.

Refereeing Operations

This department focuses on analyzing tournament data and performance for enhanced decision-making and strategy development.

Tournament Analysis

This department focuses on representing and managing the careers of professional athletes in various sports.

Player Representation

This department oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of various events to enhance organizational engagement and strategy.

Event Management

This department oversees legal matters and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements across various business functions.

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FIFA Match Operations

Refereeing Operations

Tournament Analysis

Player Representation

Event Management

Legal and Compliance