FIFA
n. uncountablen. Stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The international group that controls and organizes professional soccer around the world. It is responsible for big events like the World Cup.
n. Abbreviation for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer.
The next World Cup is organized by FIFA.
National teams must follow the rules set by FIFA to compete in international tournaments.
The organization of the tournament required years of coordination between the host nation and FIFA to ensure the infrastructure met international broadcasting standards.
Typically used as a proper noun without an article; occasionally used as a modifier before other nouns like 'rankings' or 'officials'.