What is UEFA?
UEFA — the Union of European Football Associations — is the European confederation of FIFA: founded in Basel in 1954, headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, and uniting the 55 national associations of European soccer.[1]
What does UEFA govern?
European club competition — the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Women's Champions League — and the continent's national-team calendar: the Euro, the Nations League, and Europe's qualifiers for the World Cup. It also licenses clubs and enforces financial rules across its leagues.[1] [2]
When was it founded and who leads it?
Founded June 15, 1954; led since 2016 by Aleksander Čeferin of Slovenia, re-elected unopposed in 2023.[1] [3]
Why does UEFA matter?
Its competitions are the summit of club soccer worldwide — the Champions League is the game's most prestigious club title — and its member leagues employ the largest share of the world's elite professionals.[1] [2]
References
- UEFA — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- UEFA — About UEFA. Accessed August 2026.
- UEFA — Aleksander Čeferin re-elected as UEFA President. Accessed August 2026.