Where is the FIFA headquarters located?
The FIFA headquarters is located on the Zürichberg, a wooded hill in District 7 of Zürich, Switzerland. The complex has served as FIFA's official headquarters since its completion in 2006.
Questions about FIFA headquarters
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the FIFA headquarters completed?
The FIFA headquarters complex was completed in 2006. It has served as FIFA's official global headquarters since that year.
How many underground levels does the FIFA headquarters have?
The FIFA headquarters main building has five underground levels and only two upper levels above ground. This means two thirds of the entire headquarters lies underground.
Why is so much of the FIFA headquarters underground?
Sepp Blatter explained the design philosophy directly, stating that "places where people make decisions should only contain indirect light, because the light should come from the people themselves who are assembled there." The underground design ensures indirect natural light throughout the workspace.
What facilities are inside the FIFA headquarters in Zürich?
The FIFA headquarters complex includes offices, a fitness centre, a meditation room, geographically themed parks, a full-size international football pitch, and a full-size beach football pitch.
Does the FIFA headquarters have a football pitch?
The FIFA headquarters on the Zürichberg in Zürich includes two full-size pitches: one standard international football pitch and one beach football pitch.