Media

Media | ©FIFA
Media | ©FIFA

Welcome to the media office of the FIFA Museum. We are delighted that you are interested in our museum. Here you will find our press releases and a selection of archive photos too.

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Press Kits

Our media kits have a selection of interesting images of the museum and the various exhibitions and events we host here. Feel free to download and use them, but please credit 'FIFA Museum' if you use any of the images we provide.

Press Kit I
A text description with facts and figures about the museum, the exhibitions and the additional activities and offers at the home of football history.

Press Kit II
A selection of images of the museum and the exhibitions. Feel free to download and use them, but please credit 'FIFA Museum' if you use any of the images we provide.

Press Kits

Recent press releases

Media Release

Paolo Rossi, un ragazzo d’oro: FIFA Museum to host guest exhibition on the life and career of the Italian legend

A world champion who made Italy’s dreams come true: Paolo Rossi was the hero of Italy’s triumphant 1982 World Cup campaign, his exploits on the pitch securing his place among the game’s greats. His life and career will be celebrated at the FIFA Museum’s guest exhibition, Paolo Rossi: un ragazzo d’oro, in Zurich from 10 February to 26 March 2023.

Media Release

Almost 400,000 visitors worldwide: new visitor record for the FIFA Museum

In 2022, almost 400,000 visitors from over 135 different countries visited the FIFA Museum in Switzerland and internationally. The cultural institution of world football’s governing body thus set new visitor records, both at its headquarters in the Swiss metropolis and internationally.

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FIFA Museum to host major exhibition for the FIFA World Cup 2022™

On the historic occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the FIFA Museum is set to celebrate football heritage and culture globally in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company.

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Zurich Film Festival and FIFA Museum bring football to the big screen

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) and the FIFA Museum have launched a new collaboration, with the two organisations joining forces to screen five football films alongside talks with football legends. The collaboration kicks off at the 18th ZFF (Sept. 22 to Oct 2, 2022) with the world premiere of WHEN THE WOLRD WATCHED: ITALY 2006, a documentary about the Squadra Azzurra that will be presented in person by World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta.

Media Release

FIFA Museum to unveil special exhibition “211 Cultures. One Game” in Zurich ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022™

The FIFA Museum is delighted to announce “211 Cultures. One Game”, a special exhibition that will open to the public in Zurich on 11 November 2022. In the run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2022™, this major exhibition will shine a light on each of FIFA’s 211 member associations and the unique football culture behind each one, highlighting how the beautiful game is experienced around the world.

News & Info

World champion Gianluca Zambrotta joins FIFA Museum as ambassador

The FIFA Museum’s team of ambassadors has been bolstered by the addition of a world champion in the form of Gianluca Zambrotta, who is enthusiastic about the museum’s mission of spreading football fever across the globe.

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On the rise again: Almost 1.4 million people engage with FIFA Museum globally in 2021

Almost 1.4 million people enjoyed a trip to the FIFA Museum or engaged with its digital content in 2021 – a growth of around 80% compared to the previous year.

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FIFA Museum launches its first global digital exhibition entitled “Origins: Pre-Histories of Football”

With a virtual interactive multimedia experience accessible around the globe, FIFA Museum has released the opening chapter of its first digital exhibition entitled “Origins: Pre-Histories of Football” on its official website www.fifamuseum.com.

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FIFA Museum unveils new name and logo

Sharing the magic of football with the entire world: “FIFA World Football Museum” becomes “FIFA Museum” with immediate effect to focus on celebrating and safeguarding football heritage and culture globally.

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FIFA Museum Announces “211”: A Collaborative Global Exhibition on Football Heritage and Culture

Announcement concludes Second International FIFA Museum Conference, bringing together representatives from over 60 countries.

The new FIFA Museum International Ambassador Diego Forlán
The new FIFA Museum International Ambassador Diego Forlán
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“A new and fascinating role”: Diego Forlán joins FIFA World Football Museum as international ambassador

Diego Forlán has been announced as the FIFA World Football Museum’s official international ambassador. The winner of the adidas Golden Ball as the best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will help safeguard as well as celebrate football’s rich heritage and culture on the global stage.

eFootball: the Virtual Pitch at the FIFA World Football Museum
Media Release

Analogue and digital: more than 750,000 people engage with FIFA Museum in pandemic-dominated 2020

Despite the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting closure for several months, as well as further reduced opening hours and a significant decline in international visitors to the city, 766,834 people either enjoyed a trip to the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich or engaged with its digital content in 2020.

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