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ARAYA Marianela

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CALDERON Juan

CAMACHO ESPINOZA Pablo

CRUZ MIRANDA Brayan

GOMEZ ARAYA David Daniel

GOMEZ Deily

HERRERA Keylor

MADRIGAL Steven

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UGALDE AGUILAR Josue

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ALVARADO QUIROS Nelly Odette

ARRIETA William

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FERNANDEZ CASTRO Carlos Esteban

GRANADOS Luis

JIMENEZ Gabriela

MORA Juan Carlos

MOREIRA ROJAS Kimberly Maria

QUESADA AVALOS Felix

RAMIREZ Victor

SALAZAR ARIAS Diego

SOJO MONTENEGRO Danny

VALVERDE Jeriel

ARAYA Yeraldin

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AZOFEIFA MONGE Marco

LEON URENA Andy

MOLINA Diego

MOLINA RAMIREZ Josue Gerardo

VALVERDE Kimberly

AROSTEGUI DURAN Luis Diego

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HERNADEZ AVILA Jonathan Josue

TORRES QUIROS Luis Enrique

BRAVO QUIROS Antony

MONGE ACUNA Yasith

MONTERO FUENTES Jesus

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Osael MAROTO

Sergio HIDALGO

Gustavo ARAYA

Eladio CARRANZA

Adriana DURAN

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Fernando BATISTA

LINDSAY CAMILA

Enrique OSSES

Hugo CRUZ

Eduardo PACHECO

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Brazil stay top of both men’s and women’s futsal rankings

Brazil have remained top of both the women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings, the latest editions of which feature five new teams apiece, demonstrating the game’s continued global growth.

FIFA Futsal World Rankings (May 2026)

FIFA Forward Awards 2026 – Americas Edition winners announced

The FIFA Forward Awards – Americas Edition recognise outstanding infrastructure projects supported by the FIFA Forward Programme.  FIFA MAs from Anguilla, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Paraguay were honoured.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a picture with Paraguay FA President Robert Harrison during the handling of the FIFA Forward Awards

FIFA enhances club management and governance across the Americas

FIFA has recently concluded a series of workshops aimed at strengthening club management and governance across Central America and the Caribbean.

FIFA Essential Course in Club Management Workshop

Another source of pride for Costa Rican football: FIFA's Talent Development Scheme

The Costa Rican Football Association hosted a Milestone Event to mark its official recognition as a FIFA Talent Academy . FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the event as “a historic day for the FCRF Talent Development Scheme”.

FIFA Talent Academy Costa Rica Milestone Event

Costa Rica becomes first Concacaf country to join FIFA Arena project

El objetivo de la FCRF de mejorar el futuro de los niños y las niñas de Costa Rica avanza con la inauguración de minicampos en zonas vulnerables del país gracias a la ayuda de la FIFA, convirtiéndose en el primer país de la Concacaf que se une al proyecto.

FIFA Arena inaugurations at Colegio Técnico Profesional de Bolívar, Grecia and Liceo de Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz de Guanacaste on February 02, 2026 in Costa Rica. (Photos Courtesy of FCRF)

AFCON finalists Morocco and Senegal steal limelight in January 2026 FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

The recently concluded CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has made a significant impact on the January 2026 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, with both finalists, perhaps unsurprisingly, making significant strides.

Ismaila Sarr of Senegal and Abdessmad Ezzalzouli of Morocco battle for the ball during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat

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 takes decision on last FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ participating team

FIFA welcomes the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject the appeals of CF Pachuca, Club León and Asociación Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in relation to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match ball 

Australia make impressive debut in FIFA Women’s Futsal World Rankings – Armenia and Poland enter Men’s Top 20

The first edition of the FIFA Futsal World Ranking for the year, which was published on Friday 4 April 2025, revealed some significant changes – in both tables – on the back of 183 women’s matches and 192 in the men’s game.

FIFA Futsal World Ranking 

Costa Rica unveils region's first green project with FIFA Forward backing

The Costa Rican Football Association (FCRF) has successfully completed its sustainable improvement project at its Sports Complex, turning it into Latin America's first green project supported by the FIFA Forward programme.

FIFA, Concacaf and UNCAF working together to develop football in Central America

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the XXIII Ordinary Congress of the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) in Miami, United States, where he spoke of the importance of the FIFA Forward programme in developing football. 

UNCAF Congress

Brazil increase rankings lead after FIFA Futsal World Cup™ triumph – as five teams enter women’s list

The second edition of the FIFA Futsal World Ranking, which was published on Friday, 11 October 2024, revealed some significant changes – in both tables – on the back of 65 women’s matches and 179 in the men’s game.

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 - Final

KONAMI and FIFA sign esports collaboration agreement

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (KONAMI) and FIFA have announced a collaboration to continue their worldwide commitment to the advancement of esports. As part of this initiative, two editions of the FIFAe World Cup™ feat. eFootball™ are scheduled.

FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ 

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ squad lists announced

With only eight days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the final squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been announced.

The official match ball for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™

With the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ just five days away, the full squads for the 24 participating teams have now been published, as anticipation mounts for the first of two FIFA women’s youth tournaments taking place this year.

Morocco v Colombia: Group H - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

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