FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
| Short Form | FIFA |
| Full Form | Fédération Internationale de Football Association |
| Category | Sports & Games » Football |
| Country | Worldwide |
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| Type | Acronym |
What is FIFA?
FIFA is the international governing body for association football, commonly known as football or soccer. FIFA organizes the World Cup, one of the largest and most popular international football tournaments in the world.
FIFA was founded on May 21, 1904, in Paris by Swiss lawyer Dr. Jules Rimet. The organization joined FIFA as a member on June 2 of that year. Its members are each country’s national associations, which are organized by their respective football federations.