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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 208 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. FIFA employs some 310 people from over 35 nations and is composed of a Congress (legislative body), Executive Committee (executive body), General Secretariat (administrative body) and committees (assisting the Executive Committee).

FIFA Brand - Our commitment

The world is a place rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity, but also one where many are still deprived of their basic rights. FIFA now has an even greater responsibility to reach out and touch the world, using football as a symbol of hope and integration.

    FIFA Statutes

    FIFA Statutes
    The Statutes and the accompanying regulations governing their implementation form the Constitution of FIFA.

    Associations


    Together, the association members make up the Congress, FIFA's supreme and legislative body. Now boasting 208 members, it had just seven in 1904.

    Bodies

    FIFA Bodies

    The supreme and legislative body of FIFA is the Congress, which is made up of all the member associations, with each getting one vote.

    Administration

    Administration

    FIFA's administration is carried out by the General Secretariat, which employs some 310 staff members at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland.

    At the Home of FIFA

    At home with FIFA in '08

    FIFA HQ was a popular destination over the last 12 months, with FA presidents, former players, politicians, singers and coaches dropping by.

      FIFA President

      FIFA President

      What is the President's role, who is he, what is his background and how did he get elected? Find out the answers to all these questions about the head of FIFA.

      Big Count

      Big Count
      How many players are there in the world? How many clubs are there? Find out the answers to these questions, thanks to the calculations made by FIFA's 'Big Count'.

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