FIFA

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FIFA, also known as Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1904, it employs approximately 3780 individuals and reported $2.7B in revenue as of 2025, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Its main product is spectator sports. The organization serves as the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer, responsible for the oversight, governance, and commercial development of major international tournaments, most notably the men's and women's FIFA World Cup. Comprising 211 national member associations partitioned into six regional confederations, FIFA functions as a Swiss association operating under judicial, legislative, and executive organs, managing the unified rules of the sport alongside the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

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1904

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7,502

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Switzerland

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Gianni Infantino confirmed his candidacy for re-election as FIFA president on September 11, 2026, seeking a final term that would extend until 2031 amidst growing opposition, with UEFA leading calls for his resignation and several national associations, including the English FA, withdrawing their support. Earlier the same day, Infantino had not responded to a request to appear before the United States House Judiciary Committee or provide documents concerning FIFA's links to Donald Trump, missing a deadline by over a month. Previously, on September 10, the French Football Federation unanimously announced its decision to withdraw support for Infantino’s re-election bid, joining Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and Wales in publicly breaking with him. Also on September 10, the Kuwait Football Association announced it was initiating the process to secure construction permits for a new headquarters and pitches for the "Al-Azraq Academy," a project supported by $8 million in funding from FIFA's "FIFA Forward" program.

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FIFA offers 24 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. FIFA's product portfolio comprises of soccer, search, social, and retail media, media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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FIFA's revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split FIFA's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is soccer | association football. For full access to FIFA's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

17th

2026

09:15

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

FA chair demands FIFA president release World Cup sell-off documents

The head of English football has formally demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino hand over all documents related to the now-scrapped plan to sell off the organization’s commercial rights through a controversial subsidiary. FA chair Debbie Hewitt, who also holds a FIFA vice-presidency, sent the letter around 17 September 2026, setting the stage for a confrontation at the FIFA Council meeting scheduled for 15 October.

Crypto Briefing

Sep

17th

2026

03:32

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Facility Expansion

Qatar’s decision to host FIFA World Cup driven by long-term vision: Al-Thawadi

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy H E Hassan Al Thawadi has said.

The Peninsula Qatar

Sep

17th

2026

00:55

B2B Tag

UEFA on track to find credible challenger to Infantino, vice-president says

MADRID (Reuters) -- UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, Vice President Laura McAllister said Wednesday.

The Korea Herald

Sep

16th

2026

14:21

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

German FA president demands end to Gianni Infantino era as UEFA prepares rival FIFA bid

Bernd Neuendorf has sharpened Germany’s stance against Infantino after attending UEFA’s Executive Committee and FIFA Council meetings in Thessaloniki, Greece, where the future of FIFA leadership featured prominently in discussions. The DFB president told German broadcaster RTL/ntv that changing the current FIFA leadership structure was necessary, while making clear that his relationship with Infantino had deteriorated significantly.

Africasoccer

Sep

16th

2026

12:38

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

UEFA on track to find credible challenger to Infantino, vice-president says

MADRID, Sept 16 - UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, vice-president Laura McAllister said on Wednesday.

The Straits Times

Sep

15th

2026

13:38

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Management Changes

Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA

(FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes a speech during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. Gianni Infantino will stand in next the March 2027 FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football’s global governing body announced September 6, 2026.

Vanguard Media

Sep

15th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Governing Football, Governing States: FIFA’s Suspension Regime and the Sovereignty Trap in African Sport Politics

Abstract In recent times, transnational institutions have become more influential in the international system. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the global governing football body, serves as a prime example of a transnational organization with global governance structures that influence state actions through its statute enforcement mechanisms.

SpringerLink

Sep

15th

2026

03:49

B2B Tag

FIFPRO Europe calls for FIFA reform after Infantino's failed proposal

The union released a study claiming FIFA's shelved Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative would have ‌converted the game's flagship competitions into assets for private capital without proper consultation with key stakeholders. FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the FFE proposal earlier this year before withdrawing it amid widespread opposition.

Tuoi Tre

Sep

15th

2026

01:05

B2B Tag

World Cup puts players in shop window as transfer spending soars

The FIFA Men’s World Cup helped drive a record mid-year transfer market, with 267 tournament players changing clubs since June. FIFA say players from 47 nationalities who appeared at the 2026 tournament have moved during the window, generating more than US$3.3 billion (NZ$5.6 billion) in combined transfer fees.

Friends of Football

Sep

14th

2026

06:30

Events, Football, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences, Tenders and Contracts

IMG to lead commercial rights sales for inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

IMG, the international sports marketing giant, has secured a contract to lead the sale of media and sponsorship rights for this year’s inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup national teams soccer tournament. As well as managing the sale of the tournament’s commercial rights, IMG will oversee broadcast production for the event, which is set to take place across Hong Kong and Indonesia from September 24 to October 5.

Sportcal

Sep

13th

2026

23:30

New Offerings, ESG, B2B Tag, New Offerings

Cromotransfer Turns 30 with a New Brand

Cromotransfer Quest for Perfection Crest Cromotransfer New Brands The South American powerhouse behind FIFA’s Champions Badges unveils an identity built on a single proposition: engineering precision at industrial scale. We are a fine ingredient.

EIN Presswire

Sep

13th

2026

14:45

B2B Tag

Has football become too expensive for its own supporters?

Football has never been more valuable. Broadcast rights continue to generate billions of dollars, commercial partnerships are growing in scale, and clubs are investing heavily in new stadiums, technology and fan experiences. On the surface, the business of football appears to be in excellent health.

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Examples of FIFA's suppliers include Lenovo, Globant and Roblox.

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FIFA sells broadcasting rights of its 20 futsal, beach soccer and soccer | association football competitions to 321 companies globally, covering 63 countries. FIFA's rights holders include Deutsche Telekom. FIFA currently holds 14 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including beach soccer and soccer | association football.

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