Andres Iniesta, Alex Morgan and Toni Kroos were among the football legends to retire during 2024. FIFA looks through them.

World Cup qualifying started with a bang, while Liga MX's Pachuca secured spots in two FIFA tournaments during a memorable year in Concacaf.

FIFA reviews a year in which Renata Adamatti, Camila, Emilly, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Benfica, Bitonto, Burela, Stein Cascavel and Taboao Magnus thrived.

Commanding in Colombia and dominant in the Dominican Republic, the carpet to senior success lays at the feet of Korea DPR’s female starlets.

Lionel Messi overcame Andres Iniesta, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi to win his first FIFA World Player of the Year award.

With two FIFA tournaments won and another hosted, 2024 was very much Asia’s year at international level. Qatar won a second Asian Cup title and Japan impressed in World Cup qualifiers.

Manuarii Shan and his side are already looking ahead to March and their crucial OFC qualifying clash with New Caledonia.

Tunisia international has set his sights on helping his nation reach a third World Cup in succession and then progressing beyond the group stage for the first time.

Relive some of the standout moments from another exhilarating year of FIFA tournaments through a collection of the best photos.

Czechia coach has set his sights on reaching FIFA World Cup 26 having experienced highs and lows with his country during 2024.