FIFA SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)

Governing Body-Football

Sports Teams and Events

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Responsible for organizing the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, The Football World Cup

All football lovers

Male and female in the age group 10-60

Responsible for the successful organization of the Football World Cup in the past 80 years

Below are the Strengths in the SWOT Analysis of FIFA:

1. FIFA has 200+ countries as its members
2. Has successfully organized the Football World Cup since 1930
3. Good broadcasting and marketing, making soccer the most popular game in the world
4. Spread the game throughout the world, especially in Africa and Asia

5. Strong brand name of FIFA and a strong financial performance

6. FIFA events like the World Cup are biggest sporting events with the top teams and best players in the world

7. Association with top brands like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Emirates, Hyundai-Kia Motors, Sony, VISA etc

Here are the weaknesses in the FIFA SWOT Analysis:

1.Even though the popularity of the game is increasing, it is club football which is becoming more popular than international football
2.Not much importance is given to international friendlies
3.Lower ranked teams do not get an opportunity to play higher ranked teams often
4.Various allegations of corruption in the recent past

Following are the Opportunities in FIFA SWOT Analysis:

1.FIFA can develop the game even more, especially in India, China and other developing nations
2.Set up academies to facilitate the development of the game
3.Organise more meaningful friendlies in future

The threats in the SWOT Analysis of FIFA are as mentioned:

1.Threat of racism is apparent in football which hurts FIFA
2.Threat of corruption because of the huge money involved

Below are the top 2 competitors of FIFA:

1. ICC
2. IOC