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CARPENTER Charlotte

Referee

GRIFFITH Iwan Arwel

JONES Aaron Wyn

OWEN Thomas

BECKETT Daniel

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BIRD Ian

BRYANT Johnathon

EDWARDS Lewiss

HENDRICKS Harry

PORTELLI Michelle Jane

ROBERTS Laura

ROBERTS Martin

WILLIAMS Ceri Louise

CIUPLEA Vasilica Valentin

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PARRY Elwyn Rhys

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The Football Association of Wales

Michael JONES

Gail POWELL

Graham EVANS

Noel MOONEY

Leighton NORRIS

Owain HARRIES

David ADAMS

Craig BELLAMY

Rhian WILKINSON

Mark ADAMS

Philip THOMAS

Andrew HOWARD

Organisation

The IFAB introduces further measures to improve match flow and player behaviour

At its 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM), The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) approved a package of measures designed to enhance match tempo and reduce time-wasting across the game. 

IFAB meeting 2026

FIFA Member Associations in focus (December 2025)

FIFA provides financial and logistical support to its 211 Member Associations (MAs) through various programmes. Inside FIFA takes a look at the extraordinary work done during October 2025 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

Around the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025

Bid books submitted for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Following the launch of the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the subsequent submission of the bidding agreements, FIFA has received the bid books ahead of the 28 November deadline.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

FIFA Member Associations in focus (August 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA member associations have done in recent weeks to promote, strengthen, and make football truly global.

CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

"A momentous day":  Wales holds the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in Europe

Wales has held the first FIFA Talent Academy milestone event in Europe as the country strives to offer more opportunities for girls to pursue a career in the game. T

 President of FIFA Gianni Infantino delivers a video message to the FIFA Talent Academy Wales Milestone Event at The Football association of Wales

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauds Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth, including historic strides for women

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Welsh football’s “vibrant” growth and emphasised the progress made by the nation’s women, in particular, following a meeting with recently elected Football Association of Wales (FAW) President Mike Jones. 

FIFA President meets with Football Association of Wales President - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

European and African Member Associations share knowledge at Vienna workshop

A group of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from Africa and Europe have met in Vienna to exchange ideas as part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between different football regions.

FIFA Cooperation & Knowledge-Sharing Workshop between African and European MAs

Member Associations submit bidding agreements for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

In line with the established timeline for the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA has received bidding agreements from Member Associations.

Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia.

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA receives confirmations of interest in hosting 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA has received valid bids from FIFA Member Associations in North America and Europe to host the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, respectively. The FIFA administration will conduct thorough bidding and evaluation processes.

FIFA Member Associations in focus (March 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

FIFA Football for Schools - Uganda

The IFAB tackles goalkeeper time wasting

The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) has approved a number of changes to the Laws of the Game for 2025/26. 

A general view during the IFAB 139th Annual General Meeting

UK media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ confirmed

BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ across TV, audio and digital platforms.

TV camera

Tender process opens for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ in United Kingdom

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in the United Kingdom.

A cameraman works 

FIFA hails IFAB decision on permanent concussion substitutes 

The decision to make permanent concussion substitutes part of the Laws of the Game, taken by The IFAB at its 138th Annual General Meeting, was based on extensive medical research and out of concern for the welfare of the players. 

 FIFA Secretary General ad interim Mattias Grafström during the IFAB 138th Annual General Meeting (AGM) press conference

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