TO THE MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS OF FIFA Circular no. 1956
Zurich , 21 January 2026
FIFA football agent exam - 2026 edition
Dear Sir or Madam,
Following on from the 2025 edition of the FIFA football agent exam – the first to be held online, which was attended by 7,745 candidates worldwide – we hereby provide you with an overview regarding the 2026 edition.
In view of the substantial volume of applications received for the 2025 edition and to enhance accessibility for candidates , FIFA has increase d the number of examination sessions from two to up to six.
The official terms and conditions, along with the FIFA Football Agent Exam Rules , will be published on the FIFA Agent Platform and on FIFA.com in due course.
In the meantime, please find below the key details: Sixth FIFA football agent exam Application period 20 January 2026 to 6 March 2026 Exam dates 28, 29 and 30 April (+ 5, 6 and 7 May)* 2026 * The sessions scheduled for 5, 6 and 7 May 2026 will be opened for registration based on the uptake for the April dates.
We would like to inform you that these will be the only FIFA football agent exam sessions of the year , and, a ccordingly, all individuals intending to obtain a football agent licence are required to submit their applications by the deadline .
P lease do not hesitate to contact the FIFA Head of Agents, Patricio Varela, at regulatory@fifa.org should you have any questions.
We thank you for your attention and for ensuring that your affiliated clubs and other relevant stakeholders are informed accordingly.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association www.FIFA.com Yours faithfully,
FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Mattias Grafström Secretary General
cc: - FIFA Council
- Confederations
- Football Agent Working Group
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