Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA) is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. Founded in 1904, FIFA is responsible for the organization of international football competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, which is the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world. With 211 member associations, FIFA is the largest international sports federation in the world. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA's primary objectives are to develop and regulate the game of football, promote fair play, and protect the integrity of the sport. The organization is responsible for setting the rules of the game, including the Laws of the Game, and for ensuring that member associations comply with these rules. FIFA also provides financial support to member associations and organizes various development programs to promote the growth of the game around the world.