From 1975 onwards, Blatter worked at FIFA, first as technical director (1975–1981), then general secretary (1981–1998), before his election as FIFA president in 1998.
Prej vitit 1975 e tutje, Blatteri punoi në FIFA si drejtor teknink (1975-1981), pastaj sekretarë gjeneral (1981-1998), pastaj në vitin 1998 u bë president i FIFA-së.