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French Football Federation

The French Football Federation (FFF) is the governing body of football in France.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The French Football Federation (FFF) is the governing body of football in France. Founded on 7 April 1919, it oversees the organization and regulation of football across the country, including amateur and elite competition, player and coach development, and the French national teams.

History

The federation was founded in 1919 and celebrated its centenary in 2019. It emerged from the Comité Français Interfédéral and has since become the central governing institution for French football.

Role in French football

The FFF oversees football at all levels in France, from amateur clubs to elite competition. It also organizes and regulates training, development, and the national teams.

Headquarters and status

The federation is headquartered in Paris and operates as a non-profit association under French law. It is recognized as being of public utility.

International context

Reference sources describe the FFF as a founding member of FIFA and UEFA. It is internationally identified by the abbreviation FFF.

Key facts

  • The FFF was created in 1919 from the transformation of the Comité Français Interfédéral (CFI).
  • It regulates and develops football at amateur and elite levels throughout France.
  • The federation is based in Paris at 87 boulevard de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement.
  • It is responsible for training players and coaches and for the financing and organization of football activities.
  • The FFF is the official governing body for the French national football teams.
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Canadian context

The FFF is relevant to Canadian readers primarily through international football, including FIFA and UEFA competition coverage, player development, and matches involving France.

Frequently asked questions

What does FFF stand for in football?
FFF stands for Fédération Française de Football, the French Football Federation.
When was the FFF founded?
It was founded on 7 April 1919.
Where is the FFF headquartered?
Its headquarters are in Paris, France, at 87 boulevard de Grenelle.
What does the FFF do?
It governs, regulates, and develops football in France, including amateur and elite levels, training, and national teams.
Is the FFF linked to Monaco?
Some reference sources note that it also includes clubs from Monaco within its football structure.

References

  1. Fédération Française de Football — https://www.fff.fr/75-qui-sommes-nous-.html
    Supports: Founded in 1919, role, headquarters, public utility status, development of football in France
  2. Fédération Française de Football — https://www.fff.fr/4-les-joueurs-et-joueuses/index.html
    Supports: Federation services and football membership structure
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation
    Supports: Abbreviation FFF, governing body role, FIFA and UEFA membership context
  4. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_fran%C3%A7aise_de_football
    Supports: French abbreviation FFF, clubs in France and AS Monaco, organization of national competitions and matches