FIFA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the primary purpose of a termination clause in a player’s contract? → To outline ending conditions of the contract
2. Under FIFA's code of conduct for football agents, which behavior is expressly prohibited? → Offering or accepting undisclosed payments or inducements
3. What is the primary ethical obligation of a FIFA professional when a conflict of interest arises during transfer window & registration rules activities? → Disclose the conflict to all relevant parties and recuse from the decision if necessary
4. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of fee structure & commission law as it applies to Football Agent Certification? → Systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards
5. The training compensation rules under FIFA RSTP are primarily set out in which Annex? → Annex 4
6. Which FIFA body is responsible for investigating and sanctioning breaches of the Football Agent Regulations related to ethics violations? → FIFA Ethics Committee
7. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of intermediary-club agreements as it applies to Football Agent Certification? → Systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards
8. What percentage of the total solidarity contribution accrues per year of training during the seasons of a player's 16th through 23rd birthdays? → 10%
9. Solidarity contributions under FIFA RSTP are triggered by which type of transfer? → International transfers between clubs from different associations
10. A football agent is found to have made false statements on their FIFA license application. What is the likely consequence? → Revocation of the license and possible ban from re-applying
11. How long must a licensed football agent retain records of all transactions and representation contracts under FIFA regulations? → 5 years
12. What is the maximum number of clubs a player can be registered with during one season? → Three
13. What is a fundamental requirement for a football contract to be legally binding? → Mutual agreement and lawful purpose
14. Under FIFA regulations, what is required when a football agent wishes to terminate a representation contract before its expiry date? → Written notice in accordance with the termination provisions in the contract
15. A club that trained a player during the seasons of their 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th birthdays receives what total share of the 5% solidarity contribution? → 30%
16. What is the minimum age at which a football club may register a player under FIFA regulations? → 12 years old
17. A FIFA professional encounters an unfamiliar situation while performing fifa agent license application duties. What is the most appropriate first action? → Consult relevant standards, guidelines, or a qualified supervisor before proceeding
18. Which quality assurance method is most commonly applied in cas arbitration & appeals to verify that FIFA professional standards are being met? → Structured audits, peer reviews, and performance metrics aligned with industry benchmarks
19. Who is responsible for paying training compensation when a player is transferred? → The new (buying) club
20. When the new club is in a higher training cost category than the training club, how is the training compensation calculated? → Based on the new club's higher category costs
21. Training compensation under FIFA regulations is payable when a player under what age signs their first professional contract? → Under 21
22. A FIFA professional encounters an unfamiliar situation while performing ffp & club licensing duties. What is the most appropriate first action? → Consult relevant standards, guidelines, or a qualified supervisor before proceeding
23. What is the primary ethical obligation of a FIFA professional when a conflict of interest arises during intermediary-club agreements activities? → Disclose the conflict to all relevant parties and recuse from the decision if necessary
24. Which quality assurance method is most commonly applied in tms & international transfer certificate to verify that FIFA professional standards are being met? → Structured audits, peer reviews, and performance metrics aligned with industry benchmarks
25. What is a requirement to act as a licensed football agent under FIFA rules? → Pass the FIFA Agent Exam and be licensed
26. Which quality assurance method is most commonly applied in ffp & club licensing to verify that FIFA professional standards are being met? → Structured audits, peer reviews, and performance metrics aligned with industry benchmarks
27. Under FIFA regulations, who can a licensed agent legally represent? → Players, coaches, or clubs with written consent
28. What is the FIFA-mandated requirement when an agent represents a player in a transfer and also receives payment from the club involved in that same transfer? → All parties must provide written informed consent to the dual payment arrangement
29. Why is the FIFA legal structure important for agents to understand? → To represent clients in dispute resolution processes
30. Which FIFA regulation governs training compensation for young players? → Article 20