Guidelines for FIFA Match Officials

4. THE HOST ASSOCIATION'S DUTIES

The host association shall notify the commissioner and FIFA (by telefax or telex) of:

the town where the match is being played;
the name of the stadium;
the kick-off time;
the name, address, telephone, telefax and telex numbers of the commissioner's hotel;
the names, addresses, telephone, telefax and telex numbers of the teams' hotels;
the date and time of the assembly of the home team in the town where the match is to be played;
the date and time of arrival of the visiting team.

The host association shall provide accommodation for the commissioner, referees and assistant referees of the match (and referee inspector and security officer, if appointed) in a first-class hotel. The teams shall be accommodated in a different hotel. If this is not possible, the commissioner shall take a decision on the matter.

The commissioner shall be provided with a chauffeur-driven car from the time he arrives in the country of the host association until he leaves. (This point also applies to the referee inspector and security officer, if appointed.)

The host association shall assign an official to assist the commissioner in his duties and if necessary to act as interpreter. (This point also applies to the referee inspector and security officer, if appointed).

The host association shall inform the visiting association of the time of verification of the players' identity and the official meeting (see points 5.1. and 6.1.). The visiting association shall comply with the arrangements.

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