What is fifa?

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)

FIFA, or the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It's responsible for:

• Organizing major international tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup.
• Setting the rules of the game (along with the International Football Association Board - IFAB).
• Promoting football globally.
• Organizing and sanctioning international competitions.

FIFA's membership includes 211 national associations, each representing a country or region. These associations are grouped into six continental confederations:

• AFC (Asia)
• CAF (Africa)
• CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean)
• CONMEBOL (South America)
• OFC (Oceania)
• UEFA (Europe)

FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The organization has faced considerable controversy throughout its history, particularly related to allegations of corruption. The President of FIFA is the head of the organization and represents it in all its activities.

FIFA's main objectives include developing the game of association football and furthering its popularity and regulating the sport.