FIFA stands for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, which is the international governing body of association football (soccer). FIFA is responsible for organizing and promoting various international football tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, which is the biggest and most prestigious tournament in the sport.
FIFA was founded in 1904 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 211 member associations around the world and is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations of football, as well as promoting and developing the sport globally.
In addition to organizing international tournaments, FIFA also manages various programs aimed at promoting football at all levels of the sport, from grassroots programs for children to training and development initiatives for professional players and coaches.
FIFA has had an important impact on the sport of football, helping it to popular around the world and contributing to its growth and development as a global sport.