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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the international governing body for football, futsal and beach football. Formed in 1904 to oversea international competitions, FIFA’s biggest achievement includes the organization of World Cup in 1930 and Women’s World Cup in 1991. Headquartered in Zurich, the association at its origin started with eight countries only but presently it has 211 national associations belonging to six regional confederations of the world. The association in 2013 has been able to generate revenues over 1.3 billion US dollars and generated a net profit of 72 million. However, the same organization also has been accused their leadership on the basis of corruption and bribery that led to the indictments of nine high-ranking FIFA officials along with five corporate executives.

Formed in 1904, FIFA was formed after the realization for a single body to govern and oversee association football in the early twentieth century. There were an increasing popularity and demand of international matches which led to the formation of FIFA. The Federation Internationale de Football Association was formed in Paris in 1904 and the French name and acronym are used everywhere. The main aim of the formation of the organization was to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. However, there has been an increase in the number of members and the organization currently, has 211 national associations. Robert Guerin became the first president of FIFA and he was replaced by Daniel Burley Woolfall in 1906. FIFA staged its first tournament in the 1908 London Olympics and in 1909, the FIFA membership expanded beyond Europe and made South Africa as its member in 1909, Argentina I 1912, Canada and Chile in 1913 and the United States in 1914. However, international football went on to decline during the World War One and after Woolfall’s death in 1918, it was considered that FIFA would collapse. However, Hirschmann in 1919 was solely responsible for keeping FIFA alive. In 1919 the British Association representing countries like England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales withdrew to protest the inclusion of the central power countries but they rejoined again in 192-. They again withdrew in 1928 and did not return until the end of World War II. FIFA was able to organize Olympic games and in the 1924 summer Olympics between Uruguay and Switzerland, there were 60,000 spectators watching the final. Later in 1928, FIFA considered staging their own world championship and later decided to held it in Uruguay as the country was celebrating its 100^th anniversary of independence. However, there was a huge economic crisis in Europe which led to several nations to pull out their participation. The first world cup began in Montevideo on 18^th July 1930 and the tournament had only four European countries participating in the tournament. in the 1934 World Cup hosted by Italy, the world cup final was the first match to be broadcasted live on radio and Italy won the world cup. As of 2016, there has been 20 football world cup’s organized and they have been won by eight different teams. The current FIFA champion is Germany after winning the 2014 world cup. Brazil has been the winner of world cup five times and is the only team to have played every tournament whereas Germany and Italy have been four-time winners of the world cup. Teams like Argentina and Uruguay has been the winner twice whereas England, France and Spain have been the winner of one title each.

FIFA has an executive Committee chaired by the President and the committee is composed of 24 people, the President, 8 Vice Presidents and 15 members. The executive committee is the main decision-making body of the organization and it decides which country will host the world cup. Glanni Infantino is the current and the 9^th President of FIFA to encourage the players and the teams. FIFA holds annual award ceremonies and it awards the FIFA Ballon d’OR to the top men’s player and FIFA World Player of the Year to the top women’s player. The other awards include FIFA Puskas Award, FIFA Pro Best XI, FIFA Fair Play Award and FIFA Presidential Award. FIFA has also been a part of many controversies and has been alleged for corruption. In May 2006, Andrew Jenning’s book “Foul! The Secret World of FIFA Bribes, Vote-Rigging, and Ticket Scandals” created controversies after it alleged international cash for contract scandals as well as vote rigging that occurred in the fight for Sepp Blatter’s continued control of FIFA. Journalists have also alleged FIFA for corruption, bribery and also raised questions on the organization’s decision in awarding the 2018 world cup to Russia and 2022 world cup to Qatar. These allegations lead to the indictments of nine high-ranking FIFA officials and five corporate executives by the IS Department of Justice on the charges of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering which led to the arrest of many officials by the Swiss authorities on 27^th May 2015.

FIFA World Cup 2022: FIFA to Introduce Semi-Automated Off-Side Technology in Qatar
India.com Sports Desk | July 1, 2022 11:28 PM IST
FIFA Director of Football Technology & Innovation Johannes Holzmuller said that the new technology
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FIFA World Cup 2022: 5 Uncapped Players Who Would Be Seen In Action
Purv Ashar | June 20, 2022 6:21 PM IST
Here are the list of five uncapped players who would be called up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: All You Need To Know
Purv Ashar | June 21, 2022 1:04 PM IST
A brief summary of the things to know about the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, occurring in November
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule: Check Full Schedule For Qatar Tournament Here
Purv Ashar | June 21, 2022 4:08 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule : A detailed schedule of the group stage matches at the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule: Check Full Schedule For Qatar Tournament Here
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FIFA Makes Key Rule Change Ahead Of World Cup 2022
Purv Ashar | June 24, 2022 6:45 PM IST
The FIFA Council makes a rule change for the Qatar World Cup 2022 that is in line with UEFA's rule
FIFA Makes Key Rule Change Ahead Of World Cup 2022
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Final Hurrah: Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: Players Likely to Feature in Their Last FIFA World Cup
India.com Sports Desk | June 27, 2022 12:20 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: As the 2022 World Cup inches ever closer, we might see the last international
Final Hurrah: Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: Players Likely to Feature in Their Last FIFA World Cup
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: Hosts India Grouped With Brazil, Morocco, USA in Group A
India.com Sports Desk | June 24, 2022 5:21 PM IST
This will be India's second ever age-level U-17 FIFA World Cup and the first FIFA enlisted Women's
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FIFA Sets Deadline For AIFF Constitution Approval; Elections Need to be Held By September 15
India.com Sports Desk | June 24, 2022 7:22 AM IST
On the conclusion of its three-day visit of the country, the team, led by Asian Football
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FIFA Rankings: India Football Team Jump Two Places to 104
India.com Sports Desk | June 23, 2022 5:38 PM IST
The Blue Tigers are placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who missed out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup
FIFA Rankings: India Football Team Jump Two Places to 104
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FIFA-AFC to Hold Talks With Stakeholders of Indian Football
India.com Sports Desk | June 20, 2022 11:11 PM IST
During the talks with the stakeholders, including the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of
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FIFA Announces 16 Host Cities For 2026 World Cup Across USA, Canada, Mexico
India.com Sports Desk | June 17, 2022 9:07 AM IST
Mexico and USA will be hosting the showpiece event after a gap of 40 and 32 years respectively,
FIFA Announces 16 Host Cities For 2026 World Cup Across USA, Canada, Mexico
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: India's Group Stage Matches Will be Held in Bhubaneshwar
India.com Sports Desk | June 15, 2022 6:10 PM IST
The quarterfinal round of games will be held on 21st and 22nd October following which the semis
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, Fixtures, Timings in IST, TV Telecast in India Viacom18
India.com Sports Desk | April 7, 2022 3:29 PM IST
Here is the full list of teams, groups, fixtures, timings in IST- Everything you need to know about
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Costa Rica Edge New Zealand To Clinch Final World Cup 2022 Spot
IANS | June 15, 2022 2:12 PM IST
With the crucial victory, Costa Rica secure their sixth World Cup participation while New Zealand
Costa Rica Edge New Zealand To Clinch Final World Cup 2022 Spot
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Australia Make It To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup With Win Over World No. 22 Peru
IANS | June 14, 2022 2:12 PM IST
The victory is a major boost for coach Arnold, who was under intense pressure and likely would have
Australia Make It To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup With Win Over World No. 22 Peru
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FIFA Bans Ivory Coast Goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo On Doping Charges
IANS | June 14, 2022 1:19 PM IST
Gbohouo has won 65 caps for the Ivory Coast and was part of the squad that came up trumps in the
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Asian Cup Is A First Step Towards The Dream Of Playing World Cup, Reckons Sandesh Jhingan
IANS | June 7, 2022 6:47 PM IST
India are chasing a fifth appearance in the Asian Cup finals tournament.
Asian Cup Is A First Step Towards The Dream Of Playing World Cup, Reckons Sandesh Jhingan
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Zinedine Zidane Headbutt Statue to Put Back on Show in Qatar
India.com Sports Desk | June 6, 2022 11:59 PM IST
Zidane headbutted Marco Materazzi during the closing stages of the 2006 World Cup Final, where
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022, India: Check Qualified Teams, Draw Date
India.com Sports Desk | June 6, 2022 9:34 PM IST
This marks a significant milestone en route to India hosting its first-ever FIFA women's
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FIFA Ban on India Will Be Catastrophic, Says India Skipper Sunil Chhetri
India.com Sports Desk | June 4, 2022 11:36 AM IST
"No matter what is happening on that front, I hope it is under control and the country does not get
FIFA Ban on India Will Be Catastrophic, Says India Skipper Sunil Chhetri
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