Official 2026 Schedule
FIFA Football Agent Exam Dates 2026
Complete official timeline — application window, readiness check deadline, primary and backup exam sessions, results, and review period. All times in CET.
Primary Sessions
April 28–30, 2026
Backup Sessions (if needed)
May 5–7, 2026
Results Published
June 4, 2026
Exam format — official details
20 MCQ
Questions
60 min
Time limit
75% (15/20)
Pass mark
Remote online
Format
What IS permitted during the exam
- ✓Official FIFA study materials — in digital format only
- ✓Glasses
- ✓A calculator
What is NOT permitted — causes disqualification
- ✕Printed documents or handwritten notes
- ✕External websites or search engines
- ✕Mobile phones, tablets, headphones
- ✕Second screen
- ✕Another person in the room
- ✕Breaks (including restroom breaks)
Technical requirements — what you must supply yourself
The exam is fully remote. FIFA does not provide a testing centre. Candidates must arrange all equipment personally.
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Primary device
Laptop or desktop with a working webcam and microphone
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Secondary device
Smartphone with the FIFA exam app installed (used as monitoring camera)
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Internet
Stable connection — your own responsibility. Unjustified loss of connection may invalidate the attempt
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Location
Private, quiet room. Public spaces (cafes, libraries, co-working spaces) are NOT permitted
Readiness check is mandatory. You must complete the Pre-Exam Readiness Check by April 14, 2026 at 23:59 CET using the exact same equipment you plan to use on exam day. Failure to complete it = automatic disqualification. FIFA accepts no responsibility for equipment failures between the readiness check and exam day.
Complete 2026 timeline
Application window
Via agents.fifa.com — CLOSED
Last day for changes
Language, timeslot, location, medical accommodations
Pre-Exam Readiness Check deadline
Mandatory — failure to complete = disqualification
Primary exam sessions
Session 1 — all registered candidates
Backup exam sessions
Only opened if April slots are fully booked
Results published
Via FIFA Agent Platform
Answer review deadline
Email regulatory@fifa.org with justification
Fee structure
USD 400
Exam fee
Paid at registration via agents.fifa.com. Non-refundable.
USD 600
First-year licence fee
Due by September 30 after passing. Paid to FIFA.
USD 300
Annual renewal fee
From second year onward. Due each October 1–September 30 period.
Member associations may not charge an additional registration fee unless permitted to do so by national law.
Exam languages
The exam is available in four official languages. Study materials are published in English, French, and Spanish only. Candidates could request a language change until March 29, 2026.
English
French
German
Spanish
Retake rules
No limit on retakes
You can attempt the exam as many times as needed.
One exam per year (from 2025)
If you fail, you wait a full year for the next edition.
Disqualified candidates
Cannot sit the next available session — effectively a one-year ban.
Official FIFA study materials (9 documents)
Open / download all →FIFA's official position: "the FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials should be considered the only source for candidates' preparation." All 9 documents are available at /fifa-materials — open or download for free, no login required.
FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)
FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)
FIFA Statutes
FIFA Disciplinary Code
FIFA Code of Ethics
FIFA Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal
FIFA Clearing House Regulations
FIFA Guardians: Child Safeguarding Toolkit
Relevant FIFA Circulars
After passing — Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
20 credits
Minimum CPD credits/year
Per licensing year (October 1 – September 30)
80%
CPD assessment pass mark
Must score at least 80% on CPD course assessments
60 days
Grace period after non-compliance
Licence automatically withdrawn after 60-day provisional suspension
Frequently asked questions
When is the FIFA Football Agent Exam in 2026?
The primary exam sessions run April 28, 29, and 30, 2026. A backup window of May 5, 6, and 7 exists but is only opened if the April sessions are fully booked. Results are published on June 4, 2026 at 14:00 CET.
Is the FIFA Football Agent Exam registration still open in 2026?
No. The 2026 registration window was open from January 20 to March 6, 2026 via the FIFA Agent Platform (agents.fifa.com). It is now closed. The next opportunity to register will be in the 2027 edition — FIFA holds only one exam per year since 2025.
What is the Pre-Exam Readiness Check?
The Pre-Exam Readiness Check is a mandatory online test that simulates the real exam environment. All candidates must complete it by April 14, 2026 at 23:59 CET using the exact same laptop, location, smartphone, and internet connection they plan to use on exam day. Failing to complete the readiness check results in automatic disqualification.
How many questions are in the FIFA Football Agent Exam?
The exam has 20 multiple-choice questions. You have 60 minutes to complete them (3 minutes per question). The exam is conducted online with remote invigilation — no travel to a venue is required. No breaks are permitted during the exam, including restroom breaks.
What is the pass mark for the FIFA Football Agent Exam?
You need to correctly answer at least 15 out of 20 questions — a 75% pass mark. Each correct answer is worth 5% of the total mark. There is no penalty for wrong answers. Only fully correct answers receive marks.
Is the FIFA Football Agent Exam open book?
Yes — but only partially. You may access the official FIFA study materials in digital format during the exam. Printed documents, handwritten notes, external websites, and all communication devices are strictly prohibited. The permitted items are: the official digital FIFA study materials, glasses, and a calculator. You must supply your own laptop, smartphone (with the FIFA exam app), and internet connection.
What languages is the FIFA Football Agent Exam available in?
The exam is available in four languages: English, French, German, and Spanish. Study materials are published in three languages: English, French, and Spanish. Candidates could request a language change until March 29, 2026. No further changes are possible after that deadline.
What happens if I fail the FIFA Football Agent Exam?
Since FIFA holds only one exam per year (from 2025 onward), failing means waiting a full year for the next edition. There is no limit on retake attempts. Candidates who are disqualified for rule breaches are banned from the next available session. If you fail, use the year to deepen your preparation — particularly on RSTP calculations and FFAR service fee rules.
What causes disqualification from the FIFA Football Agent Exam?
Automatic disqualification occurs for: communicating with others during the exam; accessing unauthorized materials or external websites; using a phone, tablet, headphones, or any communication device; leaving the camera view or having another person in the room; using a second screen; or any cheating detected by the remote proctoring system. Disqualification carries no right of appeal. Disqualified candidates cannot sit the next available exam session.
How much does the FIFA Football Agent Exam cost?
The exam fee is USD 400, paid via the FIFA Agent Platform when applying. If you pass, you also pay a first-year licence fee of USD 600 to FIFA (due by September 30 each year). From the second year onward, the annual renewal fee is USD 300. Member associations may not charge an additional registration fee unless permitted to do so by national law.
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