FIFA: launch of a WhatsApp channel (with competitions, events, programmes, ticketing etc.)

FIFA has launched a channel (in English) on the instant messaging application WhatsApp (Meta) to provide "real-time updates on the work, events and milestones of world football's governing body and its flagship tournaments," announced the body on 04/03/2025.

"The one-way channel, which followers will be able to interact with via a range of emojis, will enable FIFA to share regular updates to followers across the world. Posts will have a broad focus highlighting news on and off the pitch: updates on FIFA tournaments and events, such as host country announcements and coaching and refereeing workshops, and FIFA programmes, iconic FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup moments, and news regarding volunteer opportunities and tournament ticketing for upcoming tournaments such as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025," explained the International Federation.

FIFA joins a number of organisations that have also launched a WhatsApp channel, including the Premier League, Ligue 1 McDonald's and clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) and AC Milan (Serie A Enilive).