What does FIFA mean in FUNNIES

FIFA stands for Football Is Freaking Awesome.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is responsible for the governance and administration of association football worldwide. It is based in Zurich, Switzerland and is an association of 211 member associations with headquarters located in six continental confederations.

FIFA organizes several major international tournaments every four years including the World Cup, Women's World Cup, Under-17 World Cup, Confederations Cup, Club World Cup, Under-20 Women's World Cup and Olympic Men's Football tournament. They also organize smaller regional club tournaments such as CONCACAF Champions League, UEFA Champions League and African Champions League.

Yes! In addition to organizing tournaments on a global scale, FIFA also engages in various development programs to further promote football (including sports equipment donations), provide support for referees/coaches around the world through their training programs and create anti-discrimination policies aimed at creating a more inclusive atmosphere on and off the field.

If you are interested in getting involved with a local affiliated member association or would like to volunteer your time at one of their major World Cup events, you can find information online at their website or contact your local football association directly. Alternatively, if you feel like taking part in some grassroots level development work related to the game of football then there are many non-governmental organizations that specialize in this area which you can contact too.