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ATHAMBAWA Mohamed Jafran

Referee

GAMINI Nivon

SAMARATHUNGE ARACHCHIGE Sashanka Madhushanka

WEERAKKODYKARAGE Kasun Lakmal Weerakkody

YAPA APPUHAMILAGE Pabasara Minisarani Yapa

ALAHAPPERUMA ARACHCHIGE Buddhika Kumara Pathmasiri

Assistant Referee

HATHLAHAWATTA MUHANDIRAMALAGE Malika

HEMATHUNGA Palitha

JAYANETTHI Lahiru Madusanka Jayaneththi

LIYANAGUNAWARDHANA Dhanushka Sampath

LOKU KASTHOTAGE Iran Udayakantha

WELLABADA Sanjeewa

Contact

Football Federation of Sri Lanka

Jaswar UMARU LEBBE

Ranjith RODRIGO

Manil FERNANDO

Pradeep KARUNATILEKE

Saman NAGAHAWATHA

Eraj WIMALASURIYA

Antony F. SELLER

Kuwait

Abdullah AL MUTAIRI

Sampath NAKANDALA

Organisation

FIFA launches media rights tenders in the Indian subcontinent

FIFA has launched two invitations to tender (ITTs) in the Indian subcontinent - one for the sale of media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, and a separate tender for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

TV camera

FIFA Football Executive Programme for MAs creates significant impact in Asia and Oceania

Young executives from FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in Asia and Oceania have completed the year-long FIFA Football Executive Programme (FEP) which aims to further professionalise and develop top-level football administration globally. 

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs 

Record number of NGOs to participate in the FIFA Foundation Community Programme

The FIFA Foundation Community Programme will work with a record 139  non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across 2025 and 2026, supporting local football-related social development projects in 58 countries across six continents.

FIFA Foundation - Dzaleka Refugee Camp

FIFA Member Associations in focus (November 2024)

FIFA’s support to its 211 member associations during November 2024 in review. 

FIFA Football for Schools - Uganda

"A cornerstone of football development": Financial Governance workshop held in Sri Lanka

The latest FIFA Financial Governance workshop took place in Sri Lanka on 6 and 7 November 2024 with the participation of general secretaries and finance directors from 11 Asian member associations.

FIFA Financial Governance workshop in Sri Lanka

African trio maintain perfect record in FIFA Series 

After a brief breather, the FIFA Series 2024™ made an impressive return with seven matches and four group winners determined.

FIFA Series to provide "positive learnings" for Sri Lanka

The President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), Jaswar Umar, has said the FIFA Series will provide "positive learnings" and forward momentum to football in his country and others like it around the world.

Sri Lanka v Papua New Guinea  - FIFA Series 2024 Sri Lanka

Egypt and Algeria give new bosses debut delight in FIFA Series™

Freshly appointed coaches Hossam Hassan and Vladimir Petković made winning starts on debut with Egypt and Algeria respectively in Friday's FIFA Series encounters.

Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla of Egypt (hidden) celebrates scoring

More playing opportunities: FIFA Member Associations embrace the first FIFA Series

Member Associations applaud the unique opportunities presented by the FIFA Series

Cabo Verde v Guyana  - FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia

FIFA Series 2024™ match schedule now available

The official match schedule for the upcoming FIFA Series 2024™ is now available. The pilot edition will feature the national teams of 24 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) playing in five countries across three continents.

New Caledonia v England - Group C: FIFA U-17 World Cup

FIFA Member Associations in focus (February/March 2024)

We look at some of the exceptional work that FIFA’s member associations have done over recent weeks to help grow and strengthen the game, making football truly global.

Portugal v Mexico: Group  D - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024

Excitement rises on the eve of the FIFA Series

 With the opening games of the FIFA Series approaching, we took a look at the growing excitement as member associations, coaches and players embark on a unique journey. 

Mohammed Belaili of Algeria lifts the FIFA Arab Cup trophy 

FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project to commence in March 2024

In line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 and following the decision taken by the FIFA Council in December 2022, FIFA will implement the FIFA Series pilot during the Men’s International Match Calendar window in March 2024.

The Football Unites the World flag flies alongside the FIFA flag at the Home of FIFA

Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension on Football Federation of Sri Lanka

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) in January 2023. 

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

FIFA suspends Football Federation of Sri Lanka

The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to suspend the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) with immediate effect due to government interference.

Home of FIFA - Lettering

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