72. Official languages
1. This Code exists in English, French, and Spanish.
2. In the event of any discrepancy between the three texts, the English version is authoritative.
73. Gender and number
Terms referring to natural persons are applicable to both genders. Any term in the singular applies to the plural and vice versa.
74. Specific disciplinary rules
Specific disciplinary rules may be introduced for the duration of a FIFA final competition. Such rules shall be communicated to the participating associations/clubs before the first match of the final competition at the latest.
75. Associations’ disciplinary codes
1. The associations are obliged to adapt their own disciplinary provisions to the general principles of this Code for the purpose of harmonizing disciplinary measures. Article 66 paragraph 4 of this Code is considered mandatory in domestic competitions.
2. Upon FIFA’s request, the associations must provide FIFA with a copy of their updated regulations.
3. All associations shall also ensure that no one is involved in the management of clubs or the association itself who is under prosecution for action unworthy of such a position or who has been convicted of a criminal offense in the past five years.
76. Adoption and enforcement
This Code was adopted by the FIFA Council at its meeting in Doha on 16 December 2022 and comes into force on 1 February 2023.
Doha, 16 December 2022
For the FIFA Council
By: FIFA Disciplinary Code, 2023