FIFA World Cup TM - the flagship event, occurring every four years with 32 nations battling it out for the ultimate prize in football - the FIFA World Cup Trophy. The brainchild of the third President of FIFA, Jules Rimet, the FIFA World Cup was first staged in Uruguay in 1930

FIFA Women's World Cup - the inaugural women's event kicked off in 1991 in China

FIFA U-20 World Cup - staged every two years, this tournament celebrates the best players under the age of 20 as they start their international careers; first held in 1977 in Tunisia

FIFA U-17 World Cup - staged every two years, FIFA-affiliated associations can compete with their U-17 national teams; first held in 1985 in China

FIFA Confederations Cup - staged every four years, the competition is played between the champion national sides from each of the six Confederations, as well as the hosts and defending champions; first staged in 1992 in Saudi Arabia

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup - in light of the incredible rise in the popularity of women's football as witnessed at the FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA introduced a comparable youth event for the rising talent of the game. Staged every two years, inaugural event held in Canada in 2002

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - the latest addition to FIFA's calendar, the inaugural event will take place in New Zealand in 2008

FIFA Futsal World Cup - indoor football competition staged every four years, first event was in 1989 in the Netherlands

FIFA Club World Cup - often referred to as the TOYOTA Cup, features the winners of the year's AFC Champions League, CAF Champions League, CONCACAF Champions Cup, CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, OFC Club Championship and UEFA Champions League. Inaugural event held in Brazil in 2000

Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup - held annually in Zurich where FIFA is headquartered, this illustrious two-day event is seen as a showcase for the stars of tomorrow and features some of the finest youth teams in world football

FIFA Interactive World Cup - the first global football gaming competition, inaugurated in 2004, pits the best video gamers from FIFA's six Confederations

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - a recent addition to the FIFA calendar, maiden edition held in Brazil in 2005. Beach Soccer is a fast and furious derivative of association football, contested between teams of five-a-side on an uneven sandy surface