Understanding FIFA's Age Limits for Players in Tournaments

Explore FIFA's age restrictions for various tournaments and understand player eligibility.

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FIFA does not mandate a general age limit for its players. However, specific competitions under FIFA, such as youth tournaments, have age restrictions. For example, the U-20 World Cup is for players under the age of 20. Each tournament under FIFA's umbrella has its own eligibility criteria based on age.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the age limit for FIFA youth tournaments? Each FIFA youth tournament has specific age limits; for example, the U-20 World Cup is for players under the age of 20.
  2. Are there age limits for senior FIFA tournaments? FIFA does not impose a general age limit for senior players in official competitions.
  3. How does FIFA determine player eligibility? Player eligibility is determined based on the specific criteria set for each tournament, including age restrictions.

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