Brazil Moves Forward With Proposal to Host South American Football Skating Championship
FIFS is reviewing a hosting initiative submitted through Almir Falcão to support the development of Football Skating across South America.
The World Governing Body of Football Skating
Leading the global growth of Football Skating through official governance, world-class events, education and international development.
From documented roots in 1882 to a fast-growing international movement today, FIFS is building the future of Football Skating through governance, equality, innovation and global competition.
- 16th Senior Football Skating World Cup
- Second Junior Football Skating World Cup
- 2026 / 2027 - Dates to be announced
Official International Governance, Development and Recognition
Federation International Football Skating - FIFS
Federation International Football Skating, FIFS, is the international governing body dedicated to the global development and regulation of Football Skating and its four official disciplines:
FUTINS, RollerSoccer, Ice Football Skating and Freestyle Football Skating.
Working across five continents, FIFS leads international events, national federation development, club and school pathways, education, coaching, refereeing, recognition and licensing.
FIFS develops participation from early childhood through Under 10, Under 14, Under 17 and 17+ categories.
The federation also promotes a modern and inclusive sporting culture in which girls and boys may compete together in the same team.
1882Earliest documented recordEngland — earliest confirmed reference
4Official disciplinesFUTINS, RollerSoccer, Ice, Freestyle
30CountriesRepresented at the FIFS World Congress 2024
1,000+Certified refereesEducated through FIFS and IPTC programmes
1,000+Certified coachesEducated through FIFS and IPTC programmes
5ContinentsWorking across five continents
Second Junior Football Skating World Cup - 2026 / 2027
16th Senior Football Skating World Cup
The next FIFS World Cup is being prepared as a larger, stronger and more globally connected international event.
FIFS is communicating with potential host countries and developing a competition structure for a minimum of 32 national teams, with further expansion planned.
More than 50 countries have shown interest in the future international development of Football Skating and participation at world level.
- Minimum 32 National Teams
- More Than 50 Countries of Interest
- Senior and Junior World Cups
Opening Ceremony — World Cup 2024
The official opening programme in Trabzon, Türkiye.
Opening Ceremony Teaser - World Cup 2024
A Glimpse into the World Cup Atmosphere
Experience the energy, scale, culture and international spirit of the Football Skating World Cup 2024 through the official opening ceremony teaser.
The opening ceremony reflected not only competition, but also culture, unity and the growing international identity of Football Skating.
Watch Football Skating Highlights
Explore the Sport in Motion
Watch selected highlights from international competitions, training sessions, discipline showcases and FIFS development activities.
The videos reflect the movement, skill, technical variety, creativity and international potential of Football Skating.
Football Skating World Cups 2024 — Match Highlights (Senior & Junior)
Selected match highlights from the Senior and Junior World Cups 2024.
Opening Ceremony — Football Skating World Cups 2024, Trabzon
The official opening ceremony of the 2024 World Cups in Trabzon, Türkiye.
Football Skating World Cup 2024 — Trabzon, Türkiye
A look inside the Football Skating World Cup 2024 in Trabzon.
- World Cup Action
- FUTINS
- RollerSoccer
- Ice Football Skating
- Freestyle Football Skating
- Training
- International Development
Latest News and Official Announcements
Stay Updated with FIFS
Follow the latest official World Cup developments, international meetings, federation announcements, regulatory updates, development news and important decisions shaping the future of Football Skating.
This section serves as the main official news and announcement channel of FIFS, helping federations, clubs, schools, partners, athletes and supporters stay connected with the latest activities and direction of the federation.
FIFS Announces the First Schools Football Skating World Cup for 2028
A new international schools competition will bring Football Skating into the global education sector and create an official pathway for schools across five continents.
IPTC Organization Officially Appointed Strategic Partner for the Football Skating World Cup 2027
FIFS has formally appointed IPTC Organization as its Strategic Partner and Main Organizer for the 16th Senior and Second Junior Football Skating World Cups.
15th Senior Football Skating World Cup and First Junior Football Skating World Cup - November 2024
A Strong International Edition in Trabzon, Türkiye
The Football Skating World Cup 2024 brought together international competition, ceremony, refereeing, media presence and global visibility, creating new momentum for the future development of the sport.
The event demonstrated the continued growth of FIFS and provided an important international reference point for future World Cups.
- Opening Ceremony
- National Teams
- Competition Highlights
- Referees and Officials
- Awards and Medals
- Results
- Media Coverage
- Photos and Videos
Documented in England in January 1882
A Sport with Deep Historical Roots
Football Skating is not a new sport.
Historical newspaper records confirm that football on skates was already being played and organised in England by January 1882.
While the origins of the sport may go back even further, the currently available historical evidence gives Football Skating a strong and meaningful foundation.
Today, FIFS continues this history through structured international development across FUTINS, RollerSoccer, Ice Football Skating and Freestyle Football Skating.
FIFS is also working towards the long-term international development of the sport through its vision for 2030 and 2035.
FIFS Official Disciplines
Four Disciplines, One Global Vision
FIFS governs and develops four official disciplines, each with a distinct technical and competitive identity under one international structure.
Together, these disciplines create a broader global ecosystem for athletes, clubs, schools, federations, coaches, referees and organisers.
FUTINS
FUTINS is a dynamic Football Skating discipline played on roller skates within a structured indoor or outdoor competitive format.
Explore FUTINS
RollerSoccer
RollerSoccer combines football skills with roller skating in a fast, creative and internationally recognised form of competition.
Explore RollerSoccer
Ice Football Skating
Ice Football Skating brings football-based competition to the ice, combining skating ability, control, teamwork and technical performance.
Explore Ice Football Skating
Freestyle Football Skating
Freestyle Football Skating combines skating, football control, creativity, individual expression and technical performance.
Explore Freestyle Football Skating
Structured Development from Early Participation to International Competition
Building the Future of Football Skating
FIFS develops Football Skating through educational institutions, national structures, youth categories and official international pathways.
The objective is to create clear routes from early participation and education to national and international competition.
- School Development
- Kindergarten Development
- University Development
- Federation and Club Development
- Women and Youth Development
- International School Affiliation Programme
- Development Pathway to the Schools Open World Cup 2028
A New International Pathway for Schools and Young Athletes
First Edition Schools Open World Cup Championship 2028
FIFS is preparing the First Edition Schools Open World Cup Championship 2028 to expand Football Skating through educational institutions.
This initiative will create a stronger international foundation for youth participation, school development and future global competition.
The event will support the long-term development of Football Skating through schools, clubs, federations and youth categories.
Official Education, Certification, Licensing and Recognition
Structured Pathways for Education, Recognition and Official Development
FIFS supports official international pathways for coaches, referees, federations, clubs and schools.
These pathways create professional systems for qualification, development, certification, licensing, recognition and official participation at national and international level.
Under the supervision of FIFS, IPTC serves as the principal operational and educational organisation for approved coaching courses, refereeing courses, seminars, certification, licensing and related recognition processes.
Official recognition and licensing pathways for National Federations, National Clubs and Schools also operate through FIFS-approved procedures.
- Education
- Certification
- Licensing
- Recognition
- Coach Education
- Referee Education
- Seminars
- Official Forms
- Federation Pathways
- Club Pathways
- School Pathways
Official Affiliation Pathways
Growing the Global Structure of Football Skating
FIFS is building the international structure of Football Skating through formal affiliation pathways for National Federations, National Clubs and Schools.
The system is designed to create clear entry points for national development, club participation, school-based development and long-term international recognition.
National Federations
Official national governing and development structures recognised within the FIFS international framework.
National Clubs
Recognised national clubs participating in the development, education and competition structure of Football Skating.
Schools
Educational institutions joining official FIFS development, affiliation and international participation pathways.
Access the FIFS Regulatory Framework
Official Standards, Regulations and Downloadable Documents
Access the official rules, regulations and documentation that support the structured development and international governance of Football Skating.
This section provides access to the official FIFS document library for federations, clubs, schools, coaches, referees, organisers, athletes and other stakeholders.
- Rules of the Game
- Competition Regulations
- Technical Regulations
- Referee Regulations
- Coaching Regulations
- Membership and Affiliation Regulations
- Documentation Centre
- Downloadable PDFs
- Official Forms
Strategic, Commercial and Institutional Opportunities
Partnering for the Global Future of Football Skating
FIFS welcomes sponsors, host countries and strategic partners who want to support a modern, inclusive and internationally growing sport.
Partnership opportunities include World Cups, international competitions, development programmes, school-based projects, education, media and long-term institutional cooperation.
IPTC is the strategic operational partner for assigned World Cup and international event-delivery functions under the authority of FIFS.
These functions may include host-country coordination, event operations, sponsor and partner contracting, media coordination, press conferences, opening and closing ceremonies, local partner coordination and wider organisational execution.
- World Cup Sponsorship
- Host-Country Cooperation
- Media Opportunities
- Commercial Rights
- Development Partnerships
- Institutional Cooperation
- Event Partnerships
- Education Partnerships
A Symbol of Technical Identity and International Development
The Official Football Skating Ball
The official Football Skating ball represents the technical identity, innovation and professional development of the sport under FIFS.
The ball is part of the effort to establish stronger technical standards, a clearer international identity and a more professional global presentation for Football Skating.
Strategic Sponsors and Partners - World Cup 2024
Partners Behind an International Edition
The Football Skating World Cup 2024 was supported by strategic sponsors, institutional partners and collaborating organisations that contributed to the event's international profile and operational success.
Their support helped strengthen the presentation, visibility and continued international development of Football Skating.
IPTC — International Professional Training Certification
Strategic international and main operational partner
Organisations shown are the supporters, institutional partners and collaborating organisations of the Football Skating World Cup 2024, as recorded in the official FIFS materials.
Take the Next Official Step with FIFS
Connect with the World of Football Skating
Whether you represent a National Federation, National Club, School, host country, sponsor, coach, referee, media organisation or event organiser, FIFS welcomes official inquiries and international cooperation.
FIFS continues to expand its international network through formal membership, development, event, education, licensing and partnership pathways.