World Football Day observed on May 25

Exam-focused facts from the 26 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Football Day is observed on May 25.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution in May 2024 proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.
The day marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament with representation of all regions, which took place on May 25, 1924.
Gianni Infantino serves as the President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
A special event to celebrate the day was co-organised by Bahrain, Libya, and Tajikistan, with support from Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, and Rwanda.