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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.

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 34 FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 referees by reading their individual profiles.

    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' 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.

    Referee's List

    Referee's 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. Whether searching by confederation or by country, you can read profiles of the officials in the middle.