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).

2025 Revenue

Founded

1904

Headcount

7,502

Headquarters

Switzerland

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On September 18, 2026, a German FA vice-president called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who intends to stand for re-election in March 2027 despite backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, initially announced on September 6, 2026. Also on September 18, CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic named a 26-player squad for an upcoming match against Brazil, making ten changes from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ team to refresh the squad ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™. Previously, on September 17, Lenovo announced its AI solutions would support the FIFA World Cup 2026™, aiming to deliver a technologically advanced tournament through intelligent operations, AI-powered analytics, immersive broadcasts, and smarter fan experiences. Earlier on September 17, English FA chair and FIFA vice-president Debbie Hewitt formally demanded that President Infantino release all documents related to the scrapped plan to sell the organization’s commercial rights through a controversial subsidiary and also sought the lifting of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, setting the stage for a confrontation at the FIFA Council meeting scheduled for October 15.

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

22nd

2026

13:30

B2B Tag, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

Will anyone topple Infantino? How Fifa president is trying to cling on after World Cup sell-off debacle

F or Gianni Infantino there is no international break. The Fifa president is widely expected to make an appearance at the United Nations general assembly this week in New York, where he will lobby heads of state for their federations’ support as he continues his campaign to be re-elected next year.

The Guardian

Sep

22nd

2026

08:49

B2B Tag

Gianni Infantino critics do not appear appeased by his vow to reform FIFA

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s pledges to reform the organisation do not appear to have calmed his critics. The Swiss wrote to FIFA’s vice-presidents, the FIFA Council and the presidents of the 211 national member associations on Monday stating he was “fully open” to reform.

The Irish News

Sep

22nd

2026

07:50

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Regulations and Policies

Europe: Israel’s participation in the UEFA Nations League is a betrayal of Palestinians, football’s own rules and human rights

Ahead of the opening matches of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League group phase where Austria, Ireland and Kosovo will play against Israel during the 24 September – 6 October international window, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Europe said: “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations League this autumn despite clear evidence that Israel’s football association continues to support illegal settlements.

Amnesty International

Sep

22nd

2026

06:00

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Infantino proposes FIFA governance reform and calls on federations to participate

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a message to the FIFA Council and the heads of the 211 national federations, suggesting the opening of direct and organized consultations to reform the governance system of the organization and enhance decision-making mechanisms.

YSscores

Sep

21st

2026

20:59

B2B Tag

Benalla Ensign

He also said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA's decision-making. Infantino faced a fierce backlash over his proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in FIFA's commercial rights, including the World Cup, to private investors.

Benalla Ensign

Sep

21st

2026

14:13

Management Changes, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA

"I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote. The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.

RFI

Sep

21st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships

You’ve bought the sports partnership rights. Now make them culturally relevant

As marketers sign off their 2027 budgets, many are making large investments in partnership moments. For brands with a stake in FIFA, the Women’s World Cup in Brazil will be one of the biggest opportunities of the year.

Madfestlondon

Sep

20th

2026

20:37

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Inter Miami stadium to host 2027 Women's Champions Cup final

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro) Inter Miami's Nu Stadium will host the semifinals, bronze-medal game and final of the 2027 FIFA Women's Champions Cup, FIFA announced Sunday. The tournament brings together the continental club champion from each of soccer's six confederations.

Macau News.Net

Sep

20th

2026

20:24

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Inter Miami stadium to host 2027 Women's Champions Cup final

Beijing Bulletin

Sep

20th

2026

06:30

Events, ESG, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Cape Verde to Host CAF Strategy Conference, Bringing Together Africa’s 54 Member Associations' Presidents, Senior Men's, Women's & Youth National Team Coaches, and International Experts to Shape the F

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced that Cape Verde, whose inspiring FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign captured global attention, will host the CAF Strategy Conference from 7 to 9 October 2026 in Santa Maria, Sal Island.

CAF Online

Sep

18th

2026

19:24

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

Uefa and Concacaf urge Infantino to hand over millions from Fifa’s eye-watering cash reserves

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been urged to provide an additional minimum of $10 million (£7.5m) to all 211 member federations over the next three years from existing reserves. The presidents of Uefa and Concacaf wrote to Infantino on Friday, noting their analysis indicated this sum represented a "conservative" figure of what the organisation could give each national body.

Newswav

Sep

18th

2026

17:30

B2B Tag, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

FIFA revolt: UEFA, CONCACAF demand $2.1 billion World Cup reserve payout to members

Geneva: Every member association of FIFA should receive an additional $10 million from the governing body's expanding financial reserves following a lucrative World Cup, according to a joint letter sent Friday to President Gianni Infantino by vice-presidents representing Europe and North America, as opposition to his leadership intensifies over attempts to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.

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FIFA sells broadcasting rights of its 20 soccer | association football, futsal and beach soccer 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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