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FIFA's Mission

FIFA Mission
FIFA has a huge responsibility to reach out and touch the world, using football as a symbol of hope and integration.

Who We Are

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Technical

Technical Development

Raising the standard of the game is the avowed aim of the Technical Department. Learn more about their work and read the technical analyses of FIFA's experts.

Women's

Women
FIFA hopes to promote and develop women's football. Learn more about women's football competitions, referees and courses.

Players' health

Medical

Sports medicine is an essential component in the development of football. Find out more about FIFA's programmes to prevent injuries and stamp out doping.

Pitch and Equipment

Pitch & Equipment

FIFA works all over the world to provide artificial pitches and high-quality footballs to countries which need them.

Futsal

Futsal

Get acquainted with Futsal by learning about the FIFA Futsal World Cup, reading the Laws of the Game or by finding out about FIFA-run courses.

Courses

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FIFA offers training courses for instructors, coaches, referees, medical personnel, administrators and journalists.

Refereeing

Refereeing
FIFA submits its referees to a rigorous ongoing programme of courses, training and seminars to ensure excellence.

Beach Soccer

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Evoking images of sun, sea and sand, Beach Soccer is a game unto itself. Learn more through FIFA.com's articles and coverage of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

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Official Documents

CALENDAR
2009
05-09 September
Fixed date for official competition matches
24 September - 16 October
FIFA U-20 World Cup (Egypt)
28 September
Meeting FIFA President and Confederations' Presidents (Rio de Janeiro)
29 September
Executive Committee III-09 (I) (Rio de Janeiro)
30 September
Executive Committee III-09 (II) (Rio de Janeiro)
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