The History and Rise of FIFA

FIFA: The Home of Football

A Brief History of the World's Governing Body of Football

A Parisian Beginning

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris, France, on May 21, 1904. Its purpose was to oversee international competition among the national associations of its founding members.

Founding Date: May 21, 1904

Founding City: Paris, France

Founding Members included: Belgium, Denmark, France, and Germany

Source: [FIFA - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA), [Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Federation-Internationale-de-Football-Association)

What is FIFA?

FIFA is the international self-regulatory governing body for several forms of the sport. It's headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

Association Football (Soccer)

Beach Soccer

Futsal

Global Reach

200+ National Football Associations As a member of FIFA

This massive membership makes FIFA one of the largest and most influential sporting organizations in the world. Source: [Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Federation-Internationale-de-Football-Association)

The Crown Jewel: The World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the organization's premier event. Some nations have a deep history with the tournament. Mexico, for example, is set to make history by becoming the first country to host the World Cup three times (previously 1970 and 1986). Source: [WINBOX](https://www.winbox-my1.com/post/biggest-fifa-world-cup-ever-2026)

The Future: World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a tournament of historic firsts. It will be the first time three countries jointly host the event. The tournament will feature an expanded format with 104 matches.

Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026

Total Matches: 104

Final Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Source: [Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/event/2026-FIFA-World-Cup), [WINBOX](https://www.winbox-my1.com/post/biggest-fifa-world-cup-ever-2026)

Thank You

For the Game. For the World. Visit the official home of football for more information: [FIFA.com](https://www.fifa.com/)