FIFA

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FIFA

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the global governing body for association football, beach football, and futsal. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees international competitions and comprises 211 national football associations. These members are organized within six continental confederations covering Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, the Caribbean, Oceania, and South America.

The organization is notable for organizing the FIFA World Cup, the world's most widely viewed sporting event, which attracts billions of viewers and participants globally. FIFA sets and enforces the rules of the sport, promotes football development, and operates as a self-regulatory body with significant influence over international football governance and commercial activities.

Recently, FIFA has been in the news due to developments related to the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Multiple news outlets have reported on announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding visa priority programs for World Cup ticket holders, highlighting the intersection of global sports and immigration policy. Additionally, FIFA has drawn attention for launching a new "FIFA Peace Prize" initiative aimed at recognizing individuals or groups who use football to unite people and promote peace.

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