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Refereeing - Mission and Goals


Football is a global sport and its rules must be interpreted and applied with absolute
consistency wherever the game is played. FIFA therefore has a policy of ongoing training for its referees to ensure that refereeing standards continue to improve and the Laws of the Game are applied the same way everywhere.

Refereeing News

    Tournament Referees

    Tournament Referees
    Check out the referees' lists for each FIFA tournament and find out who will be in charge at the forthcoming global showpieces. This month, learn more about the FIFA Futsal World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup referees by reading their individual profiles.

      Referees' Committee

      The Referees' Committee applies and interprets the Laws of the Game, can propose necessary rule changes to the Executive Committee and appoints referees and assistant referees for FIFA tournaments. Find out who sits on the Refereeing Committee.

      Teaching Material

      Compiled by the FIFA Refereeing Department with help from FIFA instructors, the confederations and member associations, this teaching material is based on decisions made by the IFAB and on the Laws of the Game.

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      Referees' List

      Referees' List

      Access our lists of FIFA referees officiating all over the world and in all forms of the game, from women's football to futsal and beach soccer.