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How FIFA Works

A general view of FIFA headquarters
Sports governing bodies play a fundamental role in society and therefore adherence to good governance principles is fundamental for the fulfilment of their statutory objectives and broader social mission. As football’s world governing body, FIFA is firmly committed to the principles of good governance, transparency and zero tolerance towards any wrongdoing.

Competition organisation

FIFA World Cup trophy
FIFA doesn’t just organise the World Cup but a whole host of men’s, women’s and youth competitions which involve national and club teams. Find out more in this section.

Next events

  • FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015

    17 Oct 2015 - 08 Nov 2015 - Chile

  • FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2015

    10 - 20 December 2015 - Japan

  • Olympic Football Tournaments Rio 2016 - Men

    03 - 20 August 2016 - Brazil

  • Olympic Football Tournaments Rio 2016 - Women

    05 - 21 August 2016 - Brazil

  • FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016

    10 Sep 2016 - 01 Oct 2016 - Colombia

Activity Report

Annual FIFA Activity Report available online now
The Activity Report showcases FIFA’s work in global football development, the governance and administration of the game, organising international competitions, and sustainability and health projects.

Reporting Mechanism

Chairman of FIFA's ethics committee, Claudio Sulser's hand holds the "FIFA's code of ethics"
FIFA has implemented a regulatory framework which is intended to ensure that all statutory rules, rules of conduct and internal guidelines of our organisation are respected and complied with. In this context, and in particular as a measure to aid in prevention, FIFA has issued, among others, the FIFA Code of Conduct and the FIFA Code of Ethics.

Disciplinary

Meeting of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 31 January 2013
Learn more about FIFA’s judicial bodies: the Disciplinary Committee and the Appeal Committee, as well as the Dispute Resolution System and FIFA’s Disciplinary Code.

Anti-Doping

When FIFA introduced doping controls in 1966, it was one of the first international sports governing bodies to acknowledge the problem and to introduce active measures to combat it.

Finances

FIFA Football Facilities Development Seminar
According to article 69, paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes, FIFA’s revenue and expenditure “shall be managed so that they balance out over the financial period”. Furthermore, “FIFA’s major duties in the future shall be guaranteed through the creation of reserves”.

Transfers

HYS - Le meilleur transfert jusqu'à présent ?
Based on art. 5 of the FIFA Statutes of 19 October 2003, the Executive Committee has issued the following Regulations and its annexes, which form an integral part thereof.

Transfer Matching System

The FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) is an online system that makes international transfers of players between clubs quicker, smoother and more transparent.

Match Agents

The sideline referee stands next to the corner flag

Agents who arrange matches between teams belonging to different confederations must be in possession of a licence issued by FIFA.

 

The FIFA Licence to arrange matches confers upon the holder the exclusive right to arrange friendly matches or tournaments between national teams or clubs from different confederations.

 

View the list of Match Agents and find out about the regulations that govern the occupation of Match Agents and other related items.

Intermediaries

FIFA Ballon d'Or nominee Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid signs autographs

Intermediaries play an important role in the world of football. They represent players and/or clubs in negotiations with a view to concluding an employment contract or represent clubs in negotiations with a view to concluding a transfer agreement.

 

Find out here about the rules that govern the occupation of Intermediaries and other related items.

FIFA Security

FIFA Security

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks during the 62nd FIFA Congress
The FIFA Security Division is responsible for matters related to the integrity and protection of the game.

Early Warning System

An Early Warning System employee monitors sports betting
FIFA Early Warning System (EWS) monitors betting on all FIFA matches and competitions in order to prevent negative influences from betting.

FIFA-Interpol Initiative

Corruption and match manipulation remain the biggest threats to the integrity of football, and number of match-manipulation cases are on the increase.

Circular Letters

Official Documents

How FIFA Works

Agents and Transfers

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