FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. In soccer, it’s the world governing body for the sport, often associated with the World Cup.

Quick meaning

  • Fédération = federation
  • Internationale = international
  • Football Association = football/soccer association

In plain English

It’s basically the international organization that oversees global soccer rules, competitions, and member associations.

TL;DR: FIFA means the International Federation of Association Football.