Turks and Caicos, June 28, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association’s (TCIFA) General Secretary, Tamara Hal-
Wormel, participated in the prestigious FIFA Football Summits 2025. Three FIFA Executive Football Summits were held in Miami, Florida, during the FIFA Club World Cup. The event brought together football leaders from around the globe to discuss the future of the sport.
The FIFA Football Summits are a significant platform for football associations worldwide to engage in dialogue, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives to advance the game. The participation of TCIFA’s leadership underscores the association’s commitment to being at the forefront of football development and governance. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated “The FIFA Executive Football Summits 2025 were my opportunity to reiterate to our global football community FIFA’s firm commitment to serving football around the world”. He highlighted the critical role these summits play in fostering dialogue and collaboration among football leaders. He also emphasized the importance of inclusivity in football.
“We were thrilled to be part of the FIFA Football Summits 2025,” said Mrs. Hall-Worme. “This gathering offered an invaluable opportunity to learn from our peers and contribute to discussions that shape the future of football on a global scale.”
President Sonia Fulford, who attended in her capacity as FIFA council member, added, “The TCIFA’s involvement in such international
forums not only highlights the progress of football in the Turks and Caicos Islands but also allows us to bring back innovative ideas and strategies to enhance our local programs and initiatives.”
The summits included a series of discussions and workshops centered around critical topics, including objectives for the 2025 FIFA Match Pilot Program, the 2026 FIFA Series, the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the evolution of the FIFA Forward Development Program, Women’s Development, FIFA Connect, and strategies to enhance youth participation (such as the development of 100 mini fields around the world). These discussions underscored a shared vision for the future of football.
The summits concluded with a renewed commitment from FIFA and all attending member associations to collaboratively work towards these ambitious goals, ensuring that football continues to thrive across all levels and corners of the globe.
For more information, please contact TCIFA Office Manager/ Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Candia Ewing at 941-5532 or cewingtcifa@gmail.com

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