FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the global governing body for the football sport. It oversees the organization of major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, and works to promote and develop the sport worldwide. FIFA sets the rules of the game, supports football development programs, and aims to ensure fair play and integrity in competitions. With members from nearly every country, FIFA plays a central role in uniting the world through soccer and fostering the sport's growth at all levels.