The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, commonly know as FIFA, is an association governed by Swiss law, which was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 208 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its statutes, is the continued improvement of football.

MISSION

Develop the Game, Touch the World, Build a Better Future. Played by millions around the world, football is the heart and soul of FIFA and as the guardian of this most cherished game, they have a great responsibility. This responsibility does not end with organizing the FIFA World Cup™ and other various world cup competitions; it extends to safeguarding the Laws of the Game, developing the game around the world, and to bringing hope to those less privileged. This is what we believe is the very essence of fair play and solidarity.

Their mission is to contribute towards building a better future for the world by using the power and popularity of football. This mission gives meaning and direction to each and every activity that FIFA is involved in, football being an integrated part of our society.

APPROACH

Develop the Game. Improve the game of football constantly and promote it globally in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural, and humanitarian values, particularly through youth and development programs. Football development means investing in people and society at large. Football is a school of life.

Touch the World. Take world-class football action and passion at all levels to every corner of the planet through our 208 member associations. The broad range of competitions shows the many faces of football, spearheaded by the FIFA World Cup™.

Build a Better Future. Football is no longer considered merely a global sport, but also as unifying force whose virtues can make an important contribution to society. We use the power of football as a tool for social and human development, by strengthening the work of dozens of initiatives around the globe to support local communities in the areas of peace-building, health, social integration, education, and more.