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How FIFA Works

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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.

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  • FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017

    27 Apr 2017 - 07 May 2017 - Bahamas

  • FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017

    20 May 2017 - 11 Jun 2017 - Korea Republic

  • FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017

    17 Jun 2017 - 02 Jul 2017 - Russia

  • FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

    06 - 28 October 2017 - India

  • FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017

    06 - 16 December 2017 - United Arab Emirates

Independent Ethics Committee

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The independent Ethics Committee is one of FIFA’s judicial bodies. It is primarily responsible for investigating possible infringements of the FIFA Code of Ethics. Since 2012, it has been divided into two separate chambers – the investigatory chamber and the adjudicatory chamber. 

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

The entrance sign for the FIFA world headquarters
Learn more about FIFA’s judicial bodies: the Disciplinary Committee and the Appeal Committee, as well as 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”.

Players’ Status and Transfers

HYS - Le meilleur transfert jusqu'à présent ?

Learn more about FIFA’s regulations on the status and transfer of players, the dispute resolution system and FIFA’s rules governing the procedures of the Players’ Status Committee and the Dispute Resolution Chamber.

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

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First created on 1 January 2011, FIFA Tournaments & Events Safety and Security is a key sub-division of the Competitions & Events Division within the Football Branch.

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