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'''FIFA''' (Fédération Internationale de Football Association, known throughout the world by its French-language [[acronym]], ''FIFA'') is the international governing body for [[Association football | '''FIFA''' (Fédération Internationale de Football Association, known throughout the world by its French-language [[acronym]], ''FIFA'') is the international governing body for [[Association football|association football]]. Founded in 1904, its headquarters are in [[Zurich|Zürich]] and it has 211 member associations. FIFA's purpose, according to the official website, is to promote the game of football, protect its integrity and bring the game to all. In practice, FIFA governs worldwide football tournaments, the most notable of which is the [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], played every four years.<ref>[http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/index.html About FIFA].</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 11 March 2024
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association, known throughout the world by its French-language acronym, FIFA) is the international governing body for association football. Founded in 1904, its headquarters are in Zürich and it has 211 member associations. FIFA's purpose, according to the official website, is to promote the game of football, protect its integrity and bring the game to all. In practice, FIFA governs worldwide football tournaments, the most notable of which is the World Cup, played every four years.[1]