FIFA
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Name — The International Federation of Association Football, the governing body of world soccer; also the name of a long-running football video game series.
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Etymology
Acronym of the French "Fédération Internationale de Football Association."
Full origin of FIFA →Frequently asked questions
What does “FIFA” mean?
The word “FIFA” means the International Federation of Association Football, the governing body of world soccer; also the name of a long-running football video game series.
How do you pronounce “FIFA”?
“FIFA” is pronounced FEE-fuh (/ˈfiːfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “FIFA” in a sentence?
Here is “FIFA” used in a sentence: “FIFA announced the host country for the next World Cup.”
What part of speech is “FIFA”?
“FIFA” is a name.
Where does the word “FIFA” come from?
The word “FIFA” comes from French. Acronym of the French "Fédération Internationale de Football Association.".
Is “FIFA” a common word?
“FIFA” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does FIFA stand for?
FIFA stands for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, French for the International Federation of Association Football. It is the governing body of world soccer.
What is the difference between FIFA and the FIFA video game?
FIFA is the international governing body of association football. The FIFA video game was a long-running football series named under licence from that organisation. They share a name but are, respectively, a sports body and a game.
What is the difference between FIFA and UEFA?
FIFA is the global governing body of association football and organises competitions worldwide, including the World Cup. UEFA is the confederation that governs football in Europe and runs European competitions, operating within the wider FIFA structure.
Is FIFA the same as the World Cup?
No. FIFA is the organisation that governs world football, while the World Cup is the international tournament FIFA organises. FIFA runs many competitions, of which the World Cup is the best known.
