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Investing in the future: Jill Ellis and Arsène Wenger call for renewed commitment to women and youth 🗞️🔗👉inside.fifa.com/talent-develop… 🎥 👉Relive: inside.fifa.com/organisation/c…

Be Active campaign launches in Canada ahead of @FIFAWorldCup ⚽️ More than 40 children from the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations joined FIFA Legends for a string of skills sessions before the FIFA Congress Delegates’ Football Tournament in Vancouver.

Introducing the host of the 77th FIFA Congress: Rabat, Morocco 🤝 See you soon! 🇲🇦

NEWS: The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from across the globe in a spirit of harmony and respect while reiterating its commitment to eradicating racism from the game. In his own opening remarks, FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted football’s unique power to build bridges in a divided world as all 48 Participating Member Associations get ready to shine at this year's FIFA World Cup and convey a powerful message of unity. Read more here➡️ inside.fifa.com/organisation/c…

The 76th FIFA Congress has approved the 2025 FIFA Annual Report: -Cycle budget for 2027-2030 foresees record-breaking revenue of USD 14 billion to be reinvested in the game -FIFA’s Member Associations will be entitled to benefit from an eightfold increase in football development investment in comparison to the programmes that were in place prior to 2016 -FIFA Forward investments will reach a new high of USD 2.7 billion FIFA Annual Report 2025: inside.fifa.com/official-docum…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ""The benefits that we can generate from a (FIFA) World Cup, from a (FIFA) Club World Cup, from a (FIFA) Women’s World Cup, from a (FIFA) Women’s Club World Cup, and so on and forth, go back to the entire world, because we want to give every child, in every corner of the world, an opportunity, a chance, a possibility to dream and to believe that he can make it. And even if he or she doesn’t make it, at least to spend a happy moment together in playing football."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino marked the enormous impact of the flagship FIFA Forward programme towards accelerating development worldwide, with FIFA’s 211 Member Associations entitled to funding representing an eightfold increase as compared to the programmes that were in place prior to 2016, as FIFA Forward investments will reach a new high of USD 2.7 billion in the next cycle. #FootballUnitesTheWorld

In his own opening remarks, FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted football’s unique power to build bridges in a divided world as all 48 Participating Member Associations get ready to shine at this year's FIFA World Cup and convey a powerful message of unity. #FootballUnitesTheWorld #WeAre26 #FIFAWorldCup

The 76th FIFA Congress is underway in Vancouver! Watch live 👇

The 76th FIFA Congress is set take place in Vancouver, Canada today starting 930 PT, and will be streamed live on FIFA.com Agenda: digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/1e8d33f5… Live Stream: inside.fifa.com/en/

FIFA never requested a specific level of police motorcade for the FIFA President. The FIFA President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress. In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests and stakeholders. FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week.

The Vancouver Police Department says a request for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to give be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied. apnews.com/article/infant…

FIFA never requested a specific level of police motorcade for the FIFA President. The FIFA President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress. In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests and stakeholders. FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week.

Global News learned that FIFA president Gianni Infantino wanted a full motorcade escort while he is in Vancouver so that he can travel without disruption and go through traffic lights. @jarmstrongbc reports globalnews.ca/news/11820678/…

FIFA never requested a specific level of police motorcade for the FIFA President. The FIFA President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress. In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests and stakeholders. FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week.

Global News learned that FIFA president Gianni Infantino wanted a full motorcade escort while he is in Vancouver so that he can travel without disruption and go through traffic lights. @jarmstrongbc reports globalnews.ca/news/11820678/…

FIFA never requested a specific level of police motorcade for the FIFA President. The FIFA President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress. In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests and stakeholders. FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week.

From @TheAthleticFC: A request for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be given a level-four motorcade escort — typically reserved for the Pope— for FIFA's annual congress in Vancouver this week was rejected by local police. nyti.ms/3P6XzhI

The FIFA Council today approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of the FIFA-funded and -supported Afghan Women United squad – to represent their country in official international matches as part of FIFA competitions. ➡️inside.fifa.com/organisation/m… ➡️VNR and photos available on the FIFA Media Hub

FIFA spokesperson: “The FIFA President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress. "In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests, and stakeholders. "FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week."

FIFA president will not get a motorcade escort for the congress being held in Vancouver, police say theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

The FIFA Council met ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, 44 days before the kick-off of the tournament. Among the key decisions taken include the following: ➡️ Financial distribution to all Participating Member Associations increases to almost USD 900 million for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ➡️ FIFA World Cup™ to adopt red cards for leaving the pitch and covering the mouth ➡️ Afghan Women’s Refugee Team permitted to compete in FIFA competitions MORE: inside.fifa.com/organisation/f…

At a Special Meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, @TheIFAB unanimously approved two FIFA-proposed Law amendments to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour.

FIFA Council increases record financial distribution to all 48 Participating Member Associations at the @FIFAWorldCup 2026™️ at meeting ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.