governing body
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Never afraid to hype football's showpiece event, the head of the world governing body has portrayed the first pan-continental version as the most inclusive, welcoming and unifying to date.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
FIFA, soccer’s governing body, has recommended fans arrive three hours early for matches at the stadium, located just outside L.A., which suffers from difficult parking and chaotic road access.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
What, did anyone think a governing body denying fans free water in the summer heat would allow 60 souls into stadiums without paying admission?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The two women and three men constituted the governing body that had been established after the fall of the gods.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
