The preparation of the referees for this important competition includes a wide variety of topics such as: reading of the game; Football understanding; positioning to adjudge offside; teamwork; the importance of making the right decisions and emphasizing how to obtain the best position or angle of view – be at the right place at the right moment. All these aspects reflect the philosophy of FIFA’s refereeing department; they are key topics in preparation for tournaments and are fundamental to achieving consistency and uniformity in officiating games at a high level.
The 2016 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan presented by Alibaba E-Auto will take place in Osaka and Yokohama between December 8 to 18, 2016. The Final will be played on December 18 at the International Stadium in Yokohama.