About the programme

FIFA Football for Schools in Belize

GOAL I – Refreshment capacity building and cascade training

FIFA Football for Schools in India 

GOAL II – Long-term implementation strategies

FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) programme, Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore (Images courtesy Football Association of Singapore)

GOAL III – Pathway to TDS

Our three strategic pillars

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Armenia’s mini-pitches win inaugural award for FIFA Forward projects

GOAL I – FIFA Arena

Football for Schools in Niger. Photo: Fédération Nigérienne De Football

GOAL II – FIFA Partnerships and International Relations

GOAL III – Contribution to United Nations SDG`s 2030

GOAL I – Digital monitoring & evaluation system

GOAL II – Ball management system

FIFA Football for Schools in Tanzania

GOAL III – F4S Handbook

Total Number of Educators Benefiting from the Programme

The impact of FIFA Football for Schools

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Global Implementation status (2019 - 2024)

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Safeguarding

As a cornerstone of our commitment to safeguarding and child protection, FIFA launched the FIFA Guardians programme for member associations in July 2019. Find out more about our work in this area.

Safeguarding and child protection

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

Strategy, programmes in club licensing, coach mentorship, professionalisation, benchmarking and health snapshot reports, etc.

Women's Football

Colombia vs Mexico: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

FIFA Medical Diploma, injury prevention, concussion, medical research, medical network, etc.

Health and medical

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination

Policies and strategy, FIFA Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), No Discrimination, protecting players and safeguarding, etc.

Collaborating across FIFA

FIFA Football 4 Schools - Guyana

This section is aimed at informing member associations (FM) about the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) Program. 

Stakeholders

A participant uses the FIFA Football For School app during the opening day of the FIFA Football For School workshop 

The official FIFA Football for Schools app is designed to help teachers throughout the world to bring the game of football to children of all ages within a playground environment.

Learning through football

Help expand the project's reach to promote the development and empowerment of children around the world

How to get involved and who to contact

FIFA Football for Schools - Hong Kong

Here you can find a selection of the most frequently asked questions about the FIFA Football for Schools programme. Look through our FAQs to find answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

More areas related to FIFA Football for Schools

Gianni Infantino kicks off FIFA Football for Schools on first visit to Czechia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has kicked off the FIFA Football for Schools programme in Czechia and held discussions with Czech Football Association President David Trunda and government ministers on his first visit to the Central European country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Czech Football Association President David Trunda

Gianni Infantino sees first FIFA ASEAN Cup™ champions crowned in Indonesia after meeting President Subianto

FIFA President Gianni Infantino among the sell-out crowd in Jakarta as hosts Indonesia lift first FIFA ASEAN Cup™ thanks to penalty shoot-out win over Thailand.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to Indonesia

Gianni Infantino meets Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister to talk football’s future

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held positive discussions with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Sports Minister Dwayne George Esquire and Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) President Ickford Roberts .

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Antigua and Barbuda Football Association Prime Minister Gaston Browne

British Virgin Islands Technical Centre inaugurated by Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the upgraded British Virgin Islands Technical Centre, a project that has been supported by the FIFA Forward programme and will give football a new lease of life in the territory.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with British Virgin Islands football association president Avanell Morton 

FIFA President meets Bhutan's Prime Minister during UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in New York, United States on Thursday, as the two discussed various topics on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week 2026. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, 2026 in New York

Gianni Infantino thanks Pakistan Football Federation President for efforts to develop football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked the President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani, for his efforts to develop football in the country during a meeting.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani and delegates during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York

FIFA support “instrumental” in fuelling football and futsal growth in Philippines

FIFA Forward has committed USD 5.8 million in funding while FIFA Football for Schools, FIFA Talent Development Scheme and FIFA Arena have all been implemented in the Southeast Asian country

Philippines celebrate qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027

FIFA's support helps strong growth of football in Indonesia

Since the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™, the first FIFA tournament held in the country, the partnership between world football’s governing body and the PSSI has deepened year on year.

Fans wave Indonesian flags

Vietnam’s ASEAN Championship triumph reflects “hard work” which has grown the game, says FIFA President

Vietnam’s triumph on home soil in the final of the 16th ASEAN Championship was an inspiring testament to the “hard work that they have done, by the federation, by the government,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the ASEAN cup final in Hanoi, Vietnam

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund announces grants for 31 additional community organisations across 18 countries

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the second group of community-based organisations selected to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-  Based Organizations Providing Access to Education and Football to Children

Football for Schools tournament takes place at FIFA Arena in Central Park

More than 80 young players from the Street Soccer USA organisation took part in a football tournament in at the FIFA Arena in New York’s Central Park, organised by the FIFA Football for Schools programme. 

Football for Schools tournament at FIFA Arena in Central Park

FIFA to showcase social impact campaigns at FIFA World Cup 2026™

With today marking one month to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off on Thursday, 11 June, FIFA is looking beyond the pitch to harness the tournament’s global platform for social good and help unite the world. 

FIFA Series™ provides a launchpad for Mauritanian women’s football

After playing at the FIFA Series 2026™ in Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania will enter the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time.

Côte d'Ivoire v Mauritania - FIFA Women's Series 2026 

Ambitious Côte d’Ivoire set to shine as Women’s FIFA Series™ hosts

Côte d’Ivoire is once again taking on the role of host for the inaugural Women’s FIFA Series 2026™, two years after successfully hosting the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA Member Associations in focus (March 2026)

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 February 2026 to promote, strengthen and make football truly global. 

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FIFA Football for Schools - Uganda

A programme where football meets education, inspiring children to learn life skills through fun football sessions.