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211 FIFA nations · Updated 20 July 2026
197 active nations · Updated 16 June 2026
11 players, 90 minutes, one goal. Learn the rules, positions, and how a full match works from kickoff to final whistle.
Read the Guide →FIFA runs world football — 211 countries, the World Cup every 4 years, and the official world rankings. Who are they and why do they matter?
Read the Guide →Why is Spain #1 and not Brazil? Points, results, and tournament importance all count. Here's the full breakdown.
Read the Guide →Players compete for their clubs every week — PSG, Real Madrid, Manchester City. But a few times a year they play for their country. What's the difference?
Read the Guide →UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF, OFC — 6 regions of world football. Each one runs its own competitions and sends teams to the World Cup.
Read the Guide →Spain are reigning World Cup champions. The USA has the most titles ever. Women's football is the fastest-growing sport on the planet.
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