Article 34 Match protocol - Women's World Cup Qualifiers

Regulations of the UEFA European Qualifying Competition for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Content Type
Competition Regulations
Category
National teams
Subject
FWWC
Edition
2021-23
Language
English
Enforcement Date
11 July 2021
34.01

The UEFA, FIFA and UEFA Respect flags, as well as the two national team flags, must be flown horizontally at the stadium at all matches in the competition.

34.02

The countdown to kick-off must comply with the principles set by UEFA. For each match, the specific countdown must be communicated by the host association at the pre-match organisational meeting.

34.03

Both teams must be at the stadium at least 75 minutes before kick-off.

34.04

Once the players have lined up, the national anthems of both teams must be played (maximum of 90 seconds each).

34.05

At all matches in the competition, the players are invited to shake hands with their opponents and the referee team after the line-up ceremony as well as after the final whistle, as a gesture of fair play.