The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 209 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. FIFA employs some 310 people from over 35 nations and is composed of a Congress (legislative body), Executive Committee (executive body), General Secretariat (administrative body) and committees (assisting the Executive Committee).
FIFA’s primary objective is "to improve the game of football constantly and promote it globally in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values, particularly through youth and development programs".
3 Pillars of FIFA’s mission
Develop The Game Football developing projects • Inspire love of the game • 209 member associations • Protect the game with rules & regulations • Match fixing • Discrimination •
Touch the World •
Sharing passion of football o Women o Youth o Interactive • Special Events o Beach Soccer o Futsol o World Cup
Build a Better Future •
Support programs that use Football as tool to tackle pressing issues