Highlights
Highlights

Annual Report 2021

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Health remains first priority

FIFA maintained its support to member associations still struggling with the effects of the pandemic – and continued to ensure the USD 1.5 billion pledged was funnelled effectively throughout the global game.

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Return of the fans ­

Six FIFA tournaments took place in 2021, including two that had been postponed in 2020. Four of them were able to welcome supporters, which brought colour and vigour back to the stands and reminded us all that football truly is for the fans.

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Future of football ­

Momentous steps were taken by FIFA to revitalise the International Match Calendars, cut down on superfluous travel and increase global competitiveness across both the men and women’s games.

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The 2020-2023 Vision

Huge strides have been made towards achieving each of the 11 goals of The Vision 2020-2023 – which was first announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in 2020, on the fourth anniversary of his initial election.

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Power of football harnessed in the most testing of times

Teaming up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar, FIFA played a pivotal role in evacuating members of Afghanistan’s football family following political unrest in the country.

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Making football truly global

Preparations continue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, as FIFA once again breaks new ground by taking the tournaments to place they have never been before.

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