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211
Member Associations
1904
Year Founded
Zurich
Headquarters
5B+
Fans Worldwide
FIFA's mission is to promote the game of football, protect its integrity, and bring the game to all. As the guardian of the game, FIFA develops and promotes football globally.
Through the Development Program, FIFA provides financial support to all 211 member associations to invest in football at every level — from grassroots to the elite.
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in everything we do
Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency and accountability
Unity
Bringing football and people together worldwide
Inclusion
Football for everyone, regardless of background
FIFA founded in Paris, France with 7 founding members.
First FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay. Uruguay won the inaugural tournament.
FIFA membership exceeds 100 national associations for the first time.
João Havelange elected President — beginning of global football expansion.
First FIFA Women's World Championship held in China.
FIFA World Cup expanded to 32 teams. Tournament held in France.
Gianni Infantino elected President.