Fuel injection valve for an internal combustion engine

A fuel injection valve (1) for an internal combustion engine comprising a housing (2) with a cavity (6) and a nozzle orifice (7) is disclosed. A valve needle (3) is positioned in the cavity (6). A valve spring (10) is positioned in the cavity (6), the valve spring (10) being mechanically coupled to the valve needle (3) for urging the valve needle (3) towards a closing position. The fuel injection valve comprises a sleeve (24) positioned in the cavity (6) for modifying a total force on the valve needle (3).