FIFA: Make "football" the only official English-language term. Stop using "soccer."
FIFA: Make "football" the only official English-language term. Stop using "soccer."
The Issue
The world's most popular sport has one name in most of the world. In 164 FIFA member nations where Google Keyword data exists, "football" is the dominant search term. People know what it is. Players call it that. Broadcasters use it. Fans expect it.
The 2026 World Cup is in the US. We get it.
We're not asking for much....we're asking FIFA to commit to one term across everything it publishes.
The ask from AceOdds.com:
FIFA must formally adopt "football" as the sole official English-language term across all FIFA communications, publications, tournament branding, and official website content from 2027 onwards. No exceptions. No "soccer" in press releases, broadcasts, social media, or tournament materials.
The data supports this. The world speaks. Now it's time for FIFA to listen.
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The Issue
The world's most popular sport has one name in most of the world. In 164 FIFA member nations where Google Keyword data exists, "football" is the dominant search term. People know what it is. Players call it that. Broadcasters use it. Fans expect it.
The 2026 World Cup is in the US. We get it.
We're not asking for much....we're asking FIFA to commit to one term across everything it publishes.
The ask from AceOdds.com:
FIFA must formally adopt "football" as the sole official English-language term across all FIFA communications, publications, tournament branding, and official website content from 2027 onwards. No exceptions. No "soccer" in press releases, broadcasts, social media, or tournament materials.
The data supports this. The world speaks. Now it's time for FIFA to listen.
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Petition created on 15 June 2026