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The updated FIFA World Cup 26™️ match schedule is here! 🗓️ The schedule is now colour-coded and spotlights teams’ possible pathways in steering their way from the group stage to the final. The new version of the schedule is particularly significant for the host nations – Canada, Mexico and the United States, who can now clearly see their match routes should they finish first or second in their respective groups.

An exciting FIFA World Cup 26™️ update! 🏆 FIFA has released the first edition of the online Team Base Camp brochure, comprising a list of locations where the 48 participating teams can establish their ‘home away from home’ for the tournament. The first edition of the Team Base Camp brochure showcases 24 high-grade locations. The list of potential Team Base Camps will grow over the next 18 months, with further options across Canada, Mexico and the United States to be added. Heimo Schirgi, Chief Operating Officer World Cup, said: “Even if a city is not staging matches, a participating team coming to stay creates a strong personal bond with the competition for people locally. “It will see them adopt their guests as a second team during the tournament, thereby connecting even more people to the FIFA World Cup.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eaCZeUyA

Ready to make FIFA World Cup history! 🏆 Two years to go until the FIFA World Cup heads to Canada for the very first time, while it’s familiar territory for the United States and Mexico. The FIFA World Cup 26™️ is the biggest and most inclusive ever, with a record 48 teams participating.

“In two years from now, the world will stand still and watch what is happening in North America.” 🤩 FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States with preparations in full swing for the tournament. The 2026 tournament will be the most inclusive FIFA World Cup ever, featuring a record 48 teams and hosted by 16 cities across three countries. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup starts on 11 June 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

❓ Interested in the football international transfer market? 🌍   FIFA has today launched its Second Edition of the FIFA International Player Transfer Course 2024, designed especially for people who operate or will be carrying out international transfers.   The course provides participants with a hands-on approach to all aspects of the international transfer process within a short period of time, helping to make football truly global and accessible to everyone! 🙌   Through the course, FIFA provides participants from member associations, clubs or regional associations with the knowledge to ensure every international transfer is easy and straightforward for their players, giving them the best possible career opportunities, as well as ensuring the clubs receive the training rewards they deserve.   The course will run from 4, 5 and 6 November 2024 in one module over three full days at the FIFA Office in Miami, USA.    Want to apply? The application process will be open until 30 August 2024 and info can be found at legal.fifa.com.

16 host cities. 48 teams. 104 matches. 🙌 Two years to go until the biggest FIFA World Cup kicks off!

Two years to go! 🏆 On 11 June 2026, a game-changing edition of the FIFA World Cup will kick off in Mexico City, with the Estadio Azteca hosting the opening match of the tournament. Over 39 days, 16 proud cities across three nations will host millions of fans from all over the world at FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States!

Making a difference with the "Partenariat pour le Coton" initiative 🌍 Working with the World Trade Organization, the steering committee partners and C4+ governmental representatives, FIFA continues to explore ways of using football to help develop the cotton-to-textile value chain in the countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and observer member Côte d’Ivoire. The steering committee of the "Partenariat pour le Coton" initiative held a three-day meeting in Benin to discuss its current progress and next steps to achieve concrete results for cotton producers. Céline Zigaul, FIFA Senior International Relations and Public Affairs Manager, commented: “This initiative is showing how football can make a real difference and positively impact social development, particularly for women and youth, who are at the heart of the value chain from field to fabric.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezeW2Sah

Calling all privacy and cybersecurity professionals! 📢 Registration is open for the next FIFA Data Protection & Cybersecurity in Sports Networking Event, which will be held in Miami on Friday 21 June. The event, which allows for both in-person and virtual attendance, will feature expert insights from CEO & President of the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals, J. Trevor Hughes, as well as Senior Managing Director of the Verizon Cybersecurity Consulting Service Ashish Khanna. FIFA Data Protection Manager Louise Holemans said: "FIFA's quarterly networking events offer a platform for participants to get insights and exchange strategies on data protection and cybersecurity in sports. Sharing industry specific insights and best practices can help all of us tackle common challenges together and strengthen our collective knowledge and approach." To secure your spot, please register here: https://fifa.fans/3yNpmex For those joining us in-person, please ensure to register your in-person participation to assist us in organising the event.

The countdown for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™️ is well and truly on as the draw took place in the Colombian capital, Bogotá! 🇨🇴 The tournament will take place from 31 August to 22 September and is the first edition to feature 24 teams – up from 16 at previous tournaments. The 24 participating teams have been divided into six groups of four. This year’s tournament will be the second edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup organised in the CONMEBOL region, after Chile hosted the event in 2008. The 52 matches of the tournament will be played across four stadiums in three Host Cities – Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. The draw was conducted by FIFA Director of Tournaments Jamie Yarza with assistance from former USA international Lindsay Tarpley and Colombia’s Natalia Gaitán. #U20WWC