governing body
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Iran's governing body says Fifa regulations state each federation involved in the World Cup receives 8% of the tickets for each of their matches, to distribute to supporters.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In mentioning the "early hours of Monday morning" in a statement, the governing body left Stokes and Atkinson bang to rights.
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
Stadium workers have also expressed concerns about being forced to share their personal information with FIFA, football's world governing body, to get World Cup accreditation -- amid fears that data will be shared with ICE.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
And they are certainly not the stipulations of some governing body, like the rules of Major League Baseball.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
