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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 FIFA
1.2 Member Association
1.3 Bidding Process and Appointment
1.4 2026 FWC Entity
1.5 Joint Bid and Co-Hosting of Competition

2 EFFECTIVENESS AND FULFILMENT OF HOST CITY AGREEMENT

2.1 Conclusion of Host City Agreement

2.2 Fulfilment of Host City Agreement
2.3 FIFA World Cup Tests

3 OBLIGATIONS OF HOST CITY AUTHORITY

3.1 Definition of Obligations

3.2 Host City Agreement
3.3 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements
3.3.1 General Provisions
3.3.2 Initial Version of 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements
3.3.3 Final Version of 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements
3-4 Change of Obligations
3.5 Compliance with Host City Agreement
3.6 Substitute Performance

4 SELECTION OF HOST CITIES

4.1 Selection Process

4.2 Selection Criteria
4.3 Selection of Host Cities
4.4 Acceptance of Selection Process and FIFA Decision
4.5 Revocation of Host City Selection

5 ROLE OF HOST CITY

5., General Principle

5., Venue Coordination
5.3 Host City officer
5.4 Communication with other Governmental Authorities

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6 HOST CITY VISION STATEMENT AND HOST CITY DECLARATION

6.1 Host City Vision Statement

6.2 Host City Declaration

7 HOST CITY PROMOTION

7.1 Host City Events

7.2 Host City Poster
7.3 Stadium Recognition
7.4 Official FIFA Website
7.5 Host City Website
7.6 Premiums
7.7 Host City Display
7.8 Host City Publications
7.9 FIFA/ Member Association Promotional Events
7.10 Tickets

8 HOST CITY SUPPORT

8.1 General Support

8.2 Stadiums and Training Sites
8.2.1 Stadium
8.2.2 Training Sites
8.2.3 Stadium Names/ Training Site Names
8.3 Controlled Area
8.4 Outdoor Media Reservation
8.4.1 General Principle
8.4.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.5 Venue Dressing Programme
8,5,1 General Principle
8.5.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.5.3 Additional Venue Dressing by Host City Authority
8.6 Transport and Parking
8.6.1 General Principle
8.6.2 Support of Event Transport
8.6.3 Transport Infrastructure an General Mobility
8.6.4 Parking Facilities
8.7 Accommodation
8.7.1 General Support
8.7.2 Team Base Camps
8.8 Volunteer Programme
8.8.1 General Principle
8.8.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.9 Safety and Security
8.9.1 General Principle
8.9.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.10 Fire Protection and Medical Services
8.11 FIFA Fan Fest
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 8.11.1 General Principle
8.11.2 FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual
8.11.3 Host City Authority Support
8.11.4 General Conditions
8.11.5 Commercial Rights
8.11.6 Allocation of Budget/ Revenues
8.11.7 Other Public Viewing Events
8.12 Promotion, Public Relations and Publications
8.12.1 General Principle
8.12.2 Promotion of the Competition
8.12.3 Public Relations
8.12.4 Publications
8.13 Spectator Services
8.13.1 General Principle
8.13.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.14 Outside Presentation Studios
8.15 Integration of Commercial Affiliates
8.15.1 Host City Events/ Publications
8.15.2 Use of Products and Services of Commercial Affiliates
8.15.3 Further Integration of Commercial Affiliates
8.16 Protection and Enforcement of Rights
8.16.1 Introduction
8.16.2 Host City Authority Obligations
8.17 General Legal and Administrative Support
8.17-1 General Infrastructure Support
8.17.2 Municipal Permits and Concessions
8.17.3 Retail Opening Hours
8.17.4 Ticket Sales
8.17.5 Member Association Office Facilities
8.17.6 Commercial Display
8.17.7 Other Major Events
8.17.8 Power and Cleaning
8.17.9 Host City Beautification
8.18 International Broadcasting Centre
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9 COMMERCIAL RIGHTS

9.1 Ownership of Rights

9.2 Transfer and Proof of Rights

10 COMPETITION MARKS

10.1 Host City Composite Logo

10.1.1 Creation of Host City Composite Logo
10.1.2 Use of Host City Composite Logo
10.2 Use of Competition Design
10.3 Use of Host City Designation/ Official Slogan
10.4 Use of other Competition Marks
10.5 Approvals
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 10.6 Ownership of Competition Marks
10.6.1 General Principle
10.6.2 No Interest
10.6.3 Notices
10.6-4 Appropriate Use
10.6.5 No Oppositions or Challenges of Competition Marks
10.6.6 No Registration of Competition Marks
10.6.7 No Creation or Use of other Marks
10.6.8 No Third Party Association
10.6.9 Cessation of Use
10.6.10 Third Party Compliance
10.6.11 No Use of Competition Marks prior to Appointment

1:1 EXERCISE OF RIGHTS

11.1 Host City Compliance

11.2 Host City Entities
11.3 Reservation of Rights
11.4 Scope of Legal Protection of Host City Rights

:12 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

12.1 Sustainability Requirements

12.1.1 Genera! Principle
12.1.2 Environmental Protection
12.2 Human Rights and Labour Standards
12.2.1 General Principle
12.2.2 Undertakings by Host City Authority

:13 GENERAL MATTERS

13.1 Costs
13.2 Taxes, Duties and Levies
13.3 Municipal Taxes
13.4 Match Schedule and Teams
13.5 Reporting
13.6 Communication/ Project Management Structure
13.7 Inspection Visits

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 14 MISCELLANEOUS
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14.1 Represe11tations and Warranties
14.1.1 Host City Agreement
14.1.2 Authority
14.1.3 No Conflict
14.1-4 General Representations and Warranties
14.1.5 No Immunity
Term
Termination
Termination by Member Association and FIFA
14.3.2 Termination by Host City Authority
Force Majeure
Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation
14.5.1 General Principle
14.5.2 Grounds for Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation
14.5.3 Implementation of Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and
Relocation
14.5.4 Consequences of Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and
Relocation
14.6 No Partnership
14.7 Notices
14.8 Transfer and Assignment
14.9 No Waiver
14.10 Confidentiality and Public Statements
14.10.1 Confidentiality
14.10.2 Public Statements
14.11 Entire Agreement
14.12 Severability
14.13 Compliance with Laws
14.14 Interpretation
14.15 Amendments
14.16 Indemnification/ Limitation of Liability
14.17 No Joint Liability
14.18 Anti-Corruption
14.19 Language
14.20 Governing Law
14.21 Arbitration

ANNEXE1 Glossary of Terms

ANNEXE2 Outdoor Media

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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 FIFA

(i) FIFA is the world governing body for the sport of Association Football, which it
promotes on a worldwide basis through its development programmes, as we!! as by
organising, supervising and promoting international Association Football
competitions and supports and funds programmes that support social development
through football.

(ii) It is FIFA's vision to promote the game, protect its integrity, and bring the game to
all. All of FIFA's activities are aligned with this vision and are supported by FIFA's
statutory key objectives.

(iii) FIFA is the creator of all FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, and has
ultimate authority over the manner in which a!! FIFA competitions, including the
Competition, are staged and organised.

(iv) FIFA, as the founder of the Competition and world governing body of Association
Football and based on its organisational, logistical and financial contributions, has
ultimate authority over the manner in which all FIFA competitions, including the
Competition, are staged and organised. FIFA is the sole and exclusive owner of any
Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other
commercial or other rights and opportunities, including any title and interest in, and
in relation to, the Competition, including any Competition-related Events, whether
existing or created in the future. FIFA retains the right to exclusively exploit any such
right directly or indirectly, in perpetuity, in any manner, without any restriction, and
on a world-wide basis. FIFA retains all revenues derived from such exploitation,
which represent FIFA's main source of income to fulfil its statutory tasks.

(v) FIFA has invited its member associations to bid for the right to host and stage the
Competition.

1.2 Member Association

The Member Association has formally expressed its interest to participate in the Bidding
Process and has submitted a Bid with the objective to co-organise together with FIFA the
Competition in the Host Country.

Bidding Process and Appointment

1;1 Dudng the B;dd;ng Pcocess, as part of ;ts s;d, each of the membec assodat;ons
participating in the Bidding Process, including the Member Association, was
required to propose to FIFA for the hosting and staging of the Competition in the
Host Country a certain number of host cities and stadiums for the use for the
Competition.

(ii) The Bidding Process wil! be concluded by the decision of the FIFA Congress on the
selection for the host country or host countries.

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 (iii) In the event that the FIFA Congress selects the Member Association to co-organise
together with FIFA the Competition in the Host Country, FIFA will select the host
cities and stadiums of the Competition in a manner as described in this Host City
Agreement.

1.4 2026 FWC Entity

(i) FIFA will establish the 2026 FWC Entity in the Host Country as the central entity for
the operational delivery of al! tasks, activities and sub-projects in relation to the
Competition by FIFA and the Member Association.

(ii) The legal form and ownership structure of the 2026 FWC Entity and its place of
business will be determined by FIFA in its sole discretion subsequent to the selection
of the Member Association.

(iii) The contractual relationship between the Member Association and the 2026 FWC
Entity and/or FIFA will be determined by FIFA and the Member Association
subsequent to the selection of the Member Association for the Competition. In
particular, such contractual relationship will ensure the:

a) operational delivery of all tasks, activities and obligations of the Member

Association in connection with the Competition through the 2026 FWC Entity;
and

b) fulfilment of any obligations, and operational delivery of tasks and activities

in connection with the Competition owed to the 2026 FWC Entity by third
parties contracted to the Member Association and/or FIFA, such as the Host
City Authority pursuant to this Host City Agreement.

1.5 Joint Bid and Co-Hosting of Competition

(i) In the event that the Member Association has formally expressed its interest to
participate in the Bidding Process together with other member associations, the
Member Association has submitted a Bid jointly with such other member
associations. The irrevocable offer by the Host City Authority as established in this
Host City Agreement formed part of the joint Bid submitted to F!FA.

(ii) In the event that the Member Association has been selected by FIFA together with
other member associations to co-organise the Competition, the following shall
apply,

a) Clause 1.4 (i) above may not apply. FIFA will establish the 2026 FWC Entity in
one of the host countries, not necessarily the Host Country, and a 2026 FWC
Subsidiary in each of the respective other host countries in which the 2026
FWC Entity is not located, as the central entities for the operational delivery
of a!! tasks, activities and sub-projects in relation to the Competition by FIFA,
the Member Association and the other member associations. At the date of
the unilateral execution by the Host City Authority of this Host City
Agreement, FIFA has not decided whether the :2026 FWC Entity or a 2026
FWC Subsidiary will be located in the Host Country;
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 b) the legal form and ownership structure of the 2026 FWC Entity and the 2026
FWC Subsidiaries, the countries and res~ective places of business where the
2026 FWC Entity and the 2026 FWC Subsidiaries are established shall be
determined by FIFA, at its sole discretion, subsequent to the selection of the
Member Association; and

c) the contractual relationship between the Member Association, the 2026 FWC
Entity and the 2026 FWC Subsidiaries will be determined by FIFA and the
Member Association subsequent to the selection of the Member Association.
In particular, such contractual relationship will ensure:

• the operational delivery of all tasks, activities and obligations of the

Member Association in connection with the Competition through the
2026 FWC Entity (i.e. in case the 2026 FWC Entity is established in the
Host Country) and/or the 2026 FWC Subsidiaries (i.e. in case a 2026 FWC
Subsidiary is established in the Host Country); and

• the fulfilment of any obligations, and operational delivery of tasks and

activities in connection with the Competition owed to the 2026 FWC
Entity (i.e. in case the 2026 FWC Entity is established in the Host Country)
and/or the 2026 FWC Subsidiaries (i.e. in case a 2026 FWC Subsidiary is
established in the Host Country) by third parties contracted to the
Member Association, such as the Host City Authority pursuant to this
Host City Agreement.
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(iii) Based on Clause 1.5 (ii) above, in the event that the Member Association has been
selected by FIFA together with other member associations, unless explicitly
otherwise stated in this Host City Agreement, all references to the "2026 FWC
Entity" shall be read and understood as follows:

a) with respect to the operational delivery of all tasks, activities and obligations
as well as entitlements of the Member Association as reference to "2026 FWC
Entity or 2026 FWC Subsidiaries"; and

b) with respect to the fulfilment and performance of any obligations, and

operational delivery of tasks and activities by the Host City Authority as
reference to "2026 FWC Entity and/or 2026 FWC Subsidiaries"; and

(iv) In the event that the Member Association has been selected by FIFA together with
other member associations, al! references to the "Host Country" refer to the country
where the Member Association is located. Whenever this Host City Agreement
intends to make reference to the Host Country and the countries of the other
member associations co-organising the Competition, it is explicitly stated in the
respective Clause.

2, EFFECTIVENESS AND FULFILMENT OF HOST CITY AGREEMENT

2,1 Conclusion of Host City Agreement

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 (i) As part of its requirements in the Bidding Process as described in Clause 1.3 (i) above,
the Member A:,sociation has provided F!FA with this Host City Agreeme11t
unilaterally executed by the Host City Authority for hosting and staging the
Competition also in the Host City.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that:

a} the unilateral execution of this Host City Agreement by the Host City
Authority constitutes an irrevocable offer to FIFA and the Member
Association to be appointed as a host city of the Competition on the terms
and conditions as set out in this Host City Agreement; and

b) its irrevocable offer to FIFA and the Member Association is legally binding and
fully valid until one (1) month subsequent to the selection by F!FA of the
proposed host cities and stadiums and FIFA and the Member Association are
entitled to accept the offer of the Host City Authority at any time until such
date.

(iii} This Host City Agreement shall be concluded and come into full legal effect for the
parties as and when FIFA and the Member Association accept the offer by the Host
City Authority by providing the Host City Authority with a countersigned version of
this Host City Agreement.

2.2 Fulfilment of Host City Agreement

(i) F!FA and/or the Member Association shall inform the Host City Authority in writing
about the final operational set-up pursuant to Clause 1.4 (iii) above and the
modalities and specifications with respect to the fulfilment of any obligations under
this Host City Agreement.

(ii) With respect to the integration of this Host City Agreement in the final operational
set-up for, and the deliveiy of, the Competition, the Host City Authority agrees and
acknowledges that:

a) any obligations of FIFA and the Member Association under this Host City
Agreement may be fulfilled and performed by the 2026 FWC Entity on
behalf of FIFA and the Member Association; and

b) FIFA and/or the Member Association may request the Host City Authority to
fulfil and perform any of its obligations to the 2026 FWC Entity under this
Host City Agreement.

In such cases, the 2026 FWC Entity shall not be deemed jointly and severally liable
to the Host City Authority under, or in connection with, this Host City Agreement.

(iii) As an alternative to Clause 2.2 (ii) above, in order to integrate this Host City
Agreement in the final operational set-up for, and the deliveiy of, the Competition,
FIFA and the Member Association are entitled to unconditionally transfer all their
rights and obligations resulting from, or in connection with, this Host City Agreement
to the 2026 FWC Entity. In such case, upon request by FIFA and the Member
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 Association, the Host City Authority undertakes to unconditionally accept the
assignment and assumption of all rights and obligations of FIFA and the Member
Association to the 2026 FWC Entity and agrees to ~xecute any such documents as
may be necessary to give effect to this provision.

(iv) Dependent on FlFA's and the Member Association's decision pursuant to Clause 2.2
(ii) and {iii) above, unless explicitly otherwise stated in this Host City Agreement,
with respect to the fulfilment of the obligations resulting from this Host City
Agreement, all references to "FIFA" and/or the "Member Association" may refer also
to the 2026 FWC Entity.

(v) Regardless of FIFA's and the Member Association's decision to Clause 2.2 (ii) and {iii)
above, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that any rights and
opportunities of FIFA and the Member Association under this Host City Agreement
may be exercised by FIFA and/or the Member Association for the benefit of any FIFA
Subsidiary and/or any third party nominated by FIFA and/or the 2026 FWC Entity.

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2.3 FIFA World Cup Tests

(i) Subject to the FIFA Council's final decision, FIFA may award to the Member
Association the co-organisation of additional FIFA competitions, such as parts of the
preliminary competition of the FIFA World Cup as operational test(s) for the
Competition. The dates of such tests will be determined by the FIFA Council.

(ii) In the event that an additional FIFA competition is awarded to the Member
Association and matches of such additional FIFA competition are staged in the Host
City, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that, subject to a reasonable
adaptation and taking into account the reduced scope of the hosting and staging of
such additional FIFA competition, the obligations of the Host City Authority as
reflected under this Host City Agreement shall apply, directly and without any
limitation, to the matches of such additional FIFA competitions awarded by FIFA
and staged also in the Host City.

3. OBLIGATIONS OF HOST CITY AUTHORITY

Definition of Obligations

(i) The FIFA World Cup is amongst the most popular and prestigious sports events in
the world. To maintain and develop this unique status of the FIFA World Cup, it is
the policy of FIFA that every edition of the FIFA World Cup is, at all times and by all
means, of the highest possible international quality standard. Taking this into
account, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the Competition
shall meet the highest possible international quality standards expected to be
applicable in the year 2026.

(ii) All obligations of the Host City Authority as contained in this Host City Agreement
and the initial version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements as set out in Clause
3.3.2 below are fully binding on the Host City Authority.

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 b) specifications of the obligation of the Host City Authority contained in this
Host City Agreement, in which case the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements
shall provide further details and specifications of ':>Uch requirements.

For instance, this Stadium Agreement often makes reference that a certain
obligation shall be delivered "as set out in detail in" or "in accordance with"
the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements. In such case, further details and
specifications of such obligation shall be contained in the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements.

c) modifications, reductions and/or enhancements of the obligations of the Host

City Authority contained in this Host City Agreement, in which case such
modifications, reductions and/or enhancements are communicated in the
2026 FWC Hosting Requirements. For any such modifications, reductions
and/or enhancements as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements, Clause 3.4 below applies;

d) new, additional obligations of the Host City Authority not contained in this
Host City Agreement, in which case such new, additional obligations are
communicated in the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements. For any such new
obligations asset out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, Clause
3.4 below applies; and

e) modifications of the operational set-up and/or the allocation of roles and

responsibilities of FIFA, the Member Association, the Host City Authority and
other involved parties, in which case such modifications of the operational
set-up and/or the allocation of roles and responsibilities are communicated as
in the 2026 F\NC Hosting Requirements.
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3.3.2 Initial Version of 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements

(i) During the Bidding Process, the Member Association provided to the Host City
Authority separately from this Host City Agreement the initial version of the 2026
FWC Hosting Requirements. Such initial version is based on the international
technological, commercial or infrastructural standards existing at the time of the
Bidding Process.

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that:

a) it has received and read the initial version of the 2026 F\NC Hosting
Requirements and has thereby taken full note of, and accepted, the
descriptions and specifications of its obligations for hosting and staging the
Competition also in the Host City; and

b) the requirements and obligations contained in the initial version of the 2026
FWC Hosting Requirements establish the minimum level of its obligations for
hosting and staging the Competition also in the Host City.

(ii) In addition to the initial version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, FIFA may,
from time to time, provide the Host City Authority with further detailed
specifications determined by FIFA in relation to its obligations for hosting and

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 staging the Competition also in the Host City. Such detailed specifications shall form
an integral part of the initial version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements.

(iii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that:

a) the initial version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, including the
additional detailed specifications pursuant to Clause 3.3.2 (ii) above shall not
constitute a precedent for its obligations for hosting and staging the
Competition also in the Host City as reflected in the final version of the 2026
FWC Hosting Requirements;

b) the final version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements may differ from the
initial version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, including the
additional detailed specifications pursuant to Clause 3.3.2 (ii) above in its
content, form and/or structure and may, in particular, contain different
specifications, modifications, reductions and/or enhancements of any
obligations of the Host City Authority for hosting and staging the Competition
also in the Host City and new additional obligations as well as modifications
of the operational set-up and/or the allocation of roles and responsibilities;
and

c) subject to Clause 3.4 (iii) below, F!FA shal! in principle not be restricted in any
manner to determine in the final version of the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements different, adapted, changed, modified or additional
specifications, modifications, reductions and/or enhancements of any
obligations of the Host City Authority for hosting and staging the Competition
also in the Host City and new additional obligations as well as modifications
of the operational set-up and/or the allocation of roles and responsibilities.

3.3.3 Final Version of 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the requirements and
obligations contained in the final version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements
establish the further revised (i.e. modified, reduced or enhanced) and final level of
its obligations for hosting and staging the Competition also in the Host City.

(ii) The final version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements will be issued by the FlFA
to the Host City Authority by 30 June 2023.

(iii) In addition to the final version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, FIFA may,
from time to time, provide the Host City Authority with further detailed
specifications determined by FIFA in relation to its obligations for hosting and
staging the Competition also in the Host City and the operational and functional
areas in general. Such detailed specifications shall form an integral part of the final
version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements.

3.4 Change of Obligations

(i) Subject to Clause 3.4 (iii) below, FIFA may, during the term of this Host City
Agreement, unilaterally specify, modify, reduce and/or enhance the obligations of
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 the Host City Authority and/or define new, obligations in addition to those as
contained in this Host City Agreement or as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements. All such specifications, modifications, redvctions, enhancements
and/or new, additional obligations will be communicated to the Host City Authority
by F!FA in writing.

{ii) All specifications, modifications, reductions, enhancements and/or new, additional

obligations in addition to those contained in this Host City Agreement or the initial
version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements shall be jointly and in good faith
discussed between the Host City and F!FA. Upon agreement by the parties, such
specifications, modifications, reductions, enhancements and/or new, additional
obligations, shall be incorporated in this Host City Agreement, and be fully binding
upon the Host City Authority, in such form as agreed between the parties.
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(iii) In the event that the Host City Authority reasonably expects any future
specifications, modifications, reductions, enhancements and/or new, additional
obligations in addition to those contained in this Host City Agreement or the initial
version of the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements to result in a substantial adverse
financial impact on the Host City, the parties shall jointly and in good faith discuss
and agree potential solutions to reasonably minimise the adverse financial impact
on the Host City pursuant to the following process:

a) The Host City Authority shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
communication of the respective specification, modification, enhancement
and/or new, additional obligation, notify FIFA of such expectation in writing,
evidencing the expected substantial adverse effect.

b) F!FA and the Host City Authority shall then jointly and in good faith discuss
and agree potentia! solutions to reasonably minimise the expected
substantial adverse effect.

c} The Host City Authority undertakes to fully comply, and ensures that any third
party involved in the fulfilment of the respective obligation complies, with,
and commence the implementation of, any such specification, modification,
enhancement and/or new, additional obligation as and when requested by
FIFA, regardless of whether any such solution has been agreed between the
parties by the time of such request pursuant to this Clause 3.4 (iii).

For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Clause 3.4 do not apply to any guidelines
issued by FIFA at a later stage as described in Clause 11.1 below, which form an integral
part of this Host City Agreement, as well as any directives and instructions issued by FIFA
on the basis of this Host City Agreement and the respective FIFA guidelines and the Host
City Authority shall bear any costs incurred in relation to the fulfilment of any obligations
arising there from.

3.5 Compliance with Host City Agreement

(i) The Host City Authority undertakes to, at all times fully and in a timely manner
comply with the terms of this Host City Agreement, including its annexes, any
information and undertakings given, statements made and plans and measures
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 proposed by the Host City Authority during the Bidding Process as well as any
decisions and instructions by the Member Association and/or FIFA on the basis of
this Host City Agreement.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that:

a) time is of the essence in relation to the fulfilment by the Host City Authority
of any of its obligations;

b) non-compliance, or non-compliance in a timely manner, in particular with any

due dates as contained in this Host City Agreement may result in the Member
Association, FIFA, the 2026 FWC Entity or other third parties suffering and/or
incurring substantial and irreparable losses and damages in relation to the
Competition; and

c) in relation to the exercise of any rights granted to it under this Host City
Agreement, Clause 11.1 below applies in relation to its compliance in addition
to this Clause 3.5.

(iii) The Host City Authority will ensure that its staff, and any person and/or entities
acting on its behalf, with respect to its obligations under this Host City Agreement
are at all times fully aware of the Host City Authority's obligations in relation to the
hosting and staging the Competition also in the Host City and will instruct such
persons and entities accordingly.

3.6 Substitute Performance

(i) In relation to any obligations of the Host City Authority, without prejudice to any
other rights of FIFA and the Member Association under this Host City Agreement
and subject to Clause 3.6 (ii) below, FIFA and the Member Association reserves the
right to itself assume, and/or to appoint, at its discretion, any third party to assume,
at anytime, full or partial control and responsibility for any of such obligations of the
Host City Authority in the event that FIFA and/or the Member Association, at their
sole discretion, considerthe Host City Authority to be not fully or partially complying
with such obligations, including the development and operation of alternative
solutions as well as the implementation of alternative procedures and processes on
the basis of prudent assumptions by FIFA and/or the Member Association.

(ii) ln the event that FIFA and/or the Member Association consider the Host City
Authority to not be ful!y or partially complying with any of its obligations, F!FA
and/or the Member Association shall notify the Host City Authority and give the
Host City Authority the opportunity to remedy the non-compliance with such
obligation within:

a) one (1) month within receipt of such notification if the non-compliance occurs
more than six (6) months prior to the Opening Match or such one (1) month
period is necessary due to the delivery of the Competition, a Match staged in
the Host City or further component of the Competition;

b) principally ten (10) days within receipt of such notification if the non-
compliance occurs in the period between six (6) months and ten (10) days prior
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 to the Opening Match or such ten (10) days period is necessary earlier due to
the delivery of the Competition, a Match staged in the Host City or further
component of the Competition; or

c) principally two (2) days within receipt of such notification if the non•
compliance occurs less than ten (10) days prior to or during the Competition
or such two (2) days period is necessary earlier due to the delivery of the
Competition, a Match staged in the Host City or further component of the
Competition.

(iii) In case any such non-compliance by the Host City Authority is not remedied
pursuant to Clause 3.6 (ii) above, the Host City Authority agrees and undertakes to:

a) accept FIFA's and the Member Association's decision to assume, and/or to

appoint any third party to assume, ful! or partial control and responsibility;

b) fully indemnify FIFA, the Member Association and/or such third party from
and against al! damages, costs and/or expenses reasonably incurred by F!FA,
the Member Association and/or such third party; and

c) take all steps necessary or requested by FIFA and/or the Member Association
to assist FIFA, the Member Association or the third party appointed by FIFA
or the Member Association, in the performance of the assumed obligation, for
example by providing all relevant information or material.

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4. SELECTION OF HOST CITY

4.1 Selection Process

(i) As part of the Bid, the Member Association has proposed to co-organise the
Competition in a certain number of host cities, including the Host City. The Host City
Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA has the authority to determine the
total number of host cities and stadiums to be used for the Competition.

(ii) Subsequent to the selection of the Member Association by the F!FA Congress to co•
organise the Competition, based on the host cities and stadiums proposed by the
Member Association as part of the Bid, FIFA will determine and oversee the
selection process for the host cities. The selection of the host cities will be based on
the selection criteria set out in Clause 4.2 below and will take place at the same time
as the final decision regarding the selection of the stadiums.

(iii) As part of the selection process for the stadiums and host cities, FIFA and the
Member Association may send a delegation for the purposes of assessing the
suitability of each candidate host city. It is envisaged that this host city selection tour
will be conducted together with the stadium selection tour.

The Host City Authority shall support and assist FIFA and the Member Association
in connection with the selection process in such manner as requested by FIFA andfor
the Member Association, which may include the provision of any relevant
information on public transportation, !ocal security and any other matters of
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 interest, the provision of maps as well as the attendance of inspection tours, further
workshops and meetings by key personnel and representatives of the Host City
Authority.

(iv) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA, upon consultation of
the Member Association, will make the final decision regarding the host city
selection according to the selection process and time lines as defined by FIFA.

(v) By entering into this Host City Agreement, the Host City Authority agrees to take
part in the selection process as conducted by FIFA for the selection of the host city
for the Competition by FIFA.

(vi) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that it will not be selected as host
city of the Competition if it has not duly executed and initialled this Host City
Agreement during the Bidding Process without any deviation in any way from the
template agreement provided by FIFA.

4,2 Selection Criteria

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the selection of the host cities by
FIFA will, in particular, be based on the following selection criteria:

a) characteristics of a proposed host city, including its size, number of citizens,

geographical location and football tradition;

b) stadiums available, to be renovated orto be constructed in a proposed host

city as well as information on their current use (such as current stadium
capacities and average attendances of such sporting events throughout the
last five (5) years) and the type of sporting events regularly hosted in a
proposed host city as well as the potential long term use of the proposed
stadium(s) in a proposed host city;

c) airports, railway stations and further public transport infrastructure

available, to be renovated or to be constructed in a proposed host city,
information on the current use of the infrastructure (such as current airport,
railway station and other public transport infrastructure capacities) and
distance and travel times as well as the frequency of direct travel
connections between a proposed host city and other proposed host cities;

di suitable Accommodation options available, to be renovated or to be

constructed in a proposed host city and a proposed host city's connection to
main public transport infrastructure facilities as also described in Clause
8.6.3 below;

el training sites available, to be renovated or to be constructed in a proposed

host city, information on the current use of the proposed training sites and
the potential long term use of the proposed training sites in a proposed host
city;

f) proposed locations for the FIFA Fan Fests (a minimum of two (2) locations);

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 (ii) undertakes to unconditionally and irrevocably accept as final and binding any
decision by FIFA in relation to;

a) the evaluation of a!! host cities, including the Host City, in particular all
findings, conclusions and decisions forming part of the selection process for
the stadiums and host cities;

b) the selection process described in Clause 4.1 above as well as any

specifications determined by FIFA in connection therewith;

c) the proposals of any other host cities, including the assessment of, and
further conclusions in connection with, such other host cities by FIFA and/or
the Member Association;

d} the split of stadiums and host cities across the host countries in the event
that the Member Association has been selected by FIFA together with other
member associations to co-organise the Competition;

e) any amendment, change, reduction and/or enhancement of the selection

criteria described in Clause 4.2 above subsequent to the selection of the host
country or host countries for the Competition; and

f) the final decision by FIFA of the host cities hosting and staging the
Competition on such terms and conditions determined by FIFA and the
immanent rejection of any not selected offers;

(iii) undertakes (a) not to, and expressly and irrevocably waives any right to, challenge
in any manner such decision by FIFA, and/or (b) not to claim any compensation,
costs, expenses or other damages from FIFA, FIFA's subsidiaries, the Member
Association or other member associations (if applicable) and/or from any of their
officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, contractors, and/or auxiliary
persons, in particular should FIFA e!ect or elect not to appoint, for whatsoever
reason, the Host City for hosting and staging the Competition also in the Host City;

(iv) agrees and acknowledges that there shall be no liability of whatever nature, whether
based upon this Host City Agreement or upon any other legal title, of FIFA, FIFA's
subsidiaries, the Member Association or other member associations (if applicable),
their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, contractors, and/or
auxiliary persons in relation to the selection of the stadiums for the use for the
Competition, and/or any related information or communication, and/or any
expiration or termination of this Host City Agreement; and

(v) agrees and acknowledges that this Clause 4.4 shall have surviving effect as set out
in Clause 14.2 (iii) below.
4.5 Revocation of Host City Selection

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the selection of the Host City
by F!FA is based on the assumptions, and subject to the conditions, that:

a) the Host City Authority at all times meets its requirements, and acts in full
compliance with its obligations resulting from, orin connection with, this Host
City Agreement;
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 b) the respective Stadium Authority, the Training Site Authorities, the Airport
Authority and/or the Hotel Authorities relevant for the Venue at all times
meet their respective requirements and act in full compliance with their
obligations resulting from, or in connection with, the Stadium Agreement, the
Airport Agreement, the Training Site Agreements and/or the Hotel
Agreements (as applicable), in particular that the selected Stadium, selected
Training Sites, the Airports and further transport infrastructure as well as the
Accommodation infrastructure will all be made available, renovated or
constructed in a timely manner and in full compliance with any undertakings
given, or representations, warranties, assurances and commitments made, as
part of the Host City selection process; and

c) any information and undertakings given, statements made and plans and
measures proposed by the Host City Authority in the host city selection
process which are considered representations, warranties, assurances and
commitments by the Host City Authority under this Host City Agreement are
at all times fully and in a timely manner complied with by the Host City
Authority.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that full compliance with all terms
and conditions of this Host City Agreement is of key importance for the successful
hosting and staging of the Competition and a significant direct and indirect damage
will be caused in case of any non-compliance. Therefore, in the event that one or
more of the above assumptions and conditions are not met for any reason, including
force majeure events, FIFA shall be entitled to revoke the selection of the Host City
and in such case, the Member Association wi!! terminate this Host City Agreement
pursuant to Clause 14.3.1 below.

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5. ROLE OF HOST CITY

General Principle

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the organisation, hosting
and staging of the Competition also in the Host City is not limited to the organisation
of single Matches in the Host City but consists of various other organisational and
administrative tasks and activities necessary for a successful preparation, hosting
and staging of the Competition which are to be conducted by many different
stakeholders in a Venue. In order to ensure a successful preparation, hosting and
staging of the Competition in a Venue, an efficient and smooth coordination across
a!! Sites and their connections and amongst all stakeholders involved in a Venue is
paramount.
(ii) In addition to the delivery of any of its own obligations under this Host City
Agreement, the Host City Authority shall be responsible for the coordination of al!
Competition-related activities of the relevant local, regional or national
governmental authorities as well as a!! non-public stakeholders in the Venue
pursuant to Clause 5.2 below in order to support the delivery of any obligations and
contributions by such third parties.

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 Venue Coordination

In connection with the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host
City, the Host City Authority shall:

0) coocdioate all othec celevaot local, cegiooal oc oatiooal govemmeotal authocities io

the Venue and on a state and/or federal level which are competent for organisational
or administrative matters necessary for the Competition in a Venue, including:

a) the issuance of all applicable and necessary decrees, licenses, authorisations,

permits, grants, orders, decisions, other acts by a competent local, regional or
national governmental authority; and

b) the supervision and monitoring of the support and delivery of all necessary
public services, such as services in relation to Event Transport, safety and
security, medical services, !T Solution (as applicable), Volunteers (as
applicable), Venue Dressing Programme, protection and enforcement of
rights or power and cleaning;

(ii) establish a close coordination and communication with all non-public stakeholders
in the Venue in order to support the delivery of any obligations and contributions by
any such stakeholder, such as the relevant Stadium Authority, Training Site
Authority, Airport Authority, other transport authorities and operators, Hotel
Authorities, and other entities or individuals contributing to the success of the
Competition in the Venue; and

(iii) provide a written undertaking of support to be given by any third party (i.e. public
and non-public stakeholders) involved in the fulfilment of any obligations of the
Host City Authority, such as in relation to Event Transport, general public
infrastructure and transport, safety and security (including safety and security for
the FIFA Fan Fests), medical services, lT Solution, Venue Dressing Programme,
general signage and Outdoor Media.

5.3 Host City Officer

(i) By no later than 30 June 2022 1 the Host City Authority shall appoint a Host City
officer to be responsible for the overall coordination of all activities and matters of
the Host City Authority under this Host City Agreement, in particular the Venue
coordination pursuant to 5.2 above.

(ii) The Host City officer shall act as primary local contact for a!! coordination and
communication matters of the Host City Authority with the Member Association,
FIFA and the 2026 FWC Entity as well as with the Government and all competent
local, regional and national governmental authorities.

5.4 Communication with other Governmental Authorities

The Host City Authority shall:

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 (i) act as primary contact for the Member Association and FIFA to all other competent
local, regional or national governmental authorities in relation to a!I matters in
connection i,;ith the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the
Host City; and

(ii) upon the Member Association's or FlFA's request, establish direct communication
of the Member Association or F!FA with all other competent local, regional or
national governmental authorities in relation to all matters in connection with the
preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host City.

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6. HOST CITY VISION STATEMENT AND HOST CITY DECLARATION

6.1 Host City Vision Statement

(i) As part of the Bid, the Member Association has submitted to FIFA the Host City
Vision Statement which outlines the Host City's vision and strategy as well as its
re!ated objectives in connection with the preparation, hosting and staging of the
Competition also in the Host City, including how the Host City intends to leverage
the event and to achieve the best possible effects and legacy for the Host City.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the Member Association will
develop a detailed and comprehensive Member Association Hosting Vision and
Strategy, integrating the Government Vision Statement and the vision and strategy
statements of all host cities of the Competition, including the Host City Vision
Statement. Upon request, the Host City Authority shall reasonably support such
integration of the Host City Vision Statement.

(iii) The Host City Authority shall ensure that any of its activities in connection with the
preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host City, including
the _delivery of any of its own obligations under this Host City Agreement, best-
possibly reflect, and are aligned with, its vision and strategy as set out in the Host
City Vision Statement.

In any case, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges, that the Host City's
vision and strategy shall by no means affect the Host City's obligations under this
Host City Agreement.

(iv) The Host City Authority sha!! provide the Member Association, on a yearly basis,
with written reports in such form and at such time as requested by FIFA and/or the
Member Association on the status of the implementation of the Host City Vision and
Strategy, outlining the progress made by the Host City Authority in achieving its
objectives.
6.2 Host City Declaration

(i) As part of the Bid, the Member Association has submitted to FIFA the Host City
Declaration which demonstrates the support of the Host City Authority in
connection with the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the
Host City.

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 (ii) The Host City Authority shall ensure that any of its activities in connection with the
preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host City, including
the delivery of any of its own obligations under this Host City Agreement as well as
the coordination of all Competition-related activities of the relevant local, regional
or national governmental authorities as well as all non-public stakeholders in the
Venue, best-possibly reflect, and are aligned with, the Host City Declaration.

ln any case, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges, that the Host City
Declaration shall by no means affect the Host City's obligations under this Host City
Agreement.

7. HOST CITY PROMOTION

7 .1 Host City Events

(i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to organise, host and stage Host City
Events, subject to the terms and conditions of this Host City Agreement and the
Host City Event Guidelines and, in particular, the following specific requirements:

a) Pursuant to Clause 10 below, the Host City Authority may use the following
Competition Marks in relation to the Host City Events, subject to the prior
written approval by FIFA:
• Host City Composite Logo;
• Host City Designation;
• Competition Design;
• Official Slogan; and/or
• official Competition designation.

b) Commercial Affiliates shall, free of charge, be given appropriate recognition

in relation to, and at, any Host City Event (e.g. by way of using composite
towers or the Commercial Affiliate logo strip as provided by FIFA).

c) The Host City Authority may not grant any marketing rights in relation to the
Host City Events to any third party unless any such grant of rights is approved
by FIFA. ln any event, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that
any entities being competitors of any of the Commercial Affiliates may under
no circumstances be granted any rights or opportunities in relation to any
Host City Event.

d) Pursuant to Clause 8.13.2 below, Commercial Affiliates in any food and

beverage product category shall have a first right of negotiation and right of
last refusal for the right to offer and/or sell their products at any Host City
Event, to be implemented in accordance with the procedure set out by FIFA.

e) The sale of official licensed products at any Host City Event shall be exclusively
conducted by the entity appointed by FIFA as the official retailer for official

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 licensed products in relation to the Competition, to which the Host City
Authority shall provide space and utilities, on an at cost basis.

f) The location used for any Host City Event must be free and clean of any visible
third party advertising, branding and/or other commercial identification.

Further details for the organisation and staging of Host City Events will be set out in
the Host City Event Guidelines.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the organisation and staging
of any Host City Event requires FIFA's prior written approval.

(iii) By no later than 30 June 2023, the Host City Authority shall provide FIFA with an
overall concept for the organisation, hosting and staging of Host City Events, which
shall describe in detail all relevant information relating to the organisation and
staging of each of the Host City Events, including a list of planned events and
activities by the Host City Authority as well as the location, main content and
objective of any such planned events and activities.

Subsequent to such due date and at any time, and in such manner, as requested by
FIFA and/or the Member Association, the Host City Authority shall regularly provide
F!FA and/or the Member Association with written work*in-progress information,
material, documents and drafts of concepts, proposals and plans in relation to any
such activities and events of the Host City Authority.

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7.2 Host City Poster

(i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to be involved in the design and creation of
the Host City-specific design element contained in the Host City Poster for the Host
City, in cooperation with, and in such manner as determined by, FIFA. The Host City
Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA remains entitled to approve, in
writing, the final design of the Host City Poster, including any Host City-specific
elements.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to use the Host City Poster as a Premium
and to promote and communicate its status as Host City subject to, and in
accordance with, the Host City Poster Guidelines. The Host City Authority agrees
and acknowledges that FIFA, at its sole discretion, remains entitled to determine the
production, use and marketing of the Host City Poster.

(iii) The Host City Authority shall ensure that any rights accrued for the Host City
Authority or any third party directly or indirectly commissioned by the Host City
Authority as part of the development and/or creation of the Host City-specific
design element of the Host City Poster, in particular any and all present or future
Intellectual Property Rights, including copyrights, rights of usage and other
proprietary rights are immediately upon finalisation of the design and in perpetuity
assigned, with full title guarantee to F!FA throughout the world and without any
restriction in relation to time, scope and territory for the full term, including any
renewals or extensions of such rights. These rights shall be assigned to FIFA prior to
the public launch and/or the production of the Host City Poster. Further details shall
be set forth in the Host City Poster Guidelines.
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 (iv) The Host City Authority hereby irrevocably waives and shall ensure that any artist or
further third party appointed, or in any other mar,ner involved, by the Host City
Authority irrevocably waives in favour of FIFA, to the fullest extent permitted by any
applicable laws, all moral rights and other rights of a similar nature which the Host
City Authority (or any such artist or further third party) may have at any time in
and/or to the Host City Poster, including any Host City-specific elements.

(v) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA, free of any charge and
in perpetuity, has the right to produce, use and market itself and to grant to the
Commercial Affiliates, Media Rights Licensees and/or any further third party the
right to produce, use and market any rights to, and opportunities in, the Host City
Poster on a worldwide basis and without any restrictions.

(vi) The sale of the Host City Poster shall be managed by the licensee appointed by FIFA
for the sale and marketing of the Host City Poster.

7.3 Stadium Recognition

(i) The Host City Authority shall, at no costs for the Host City Authority, be entitled to
have its name incorporated in certain of the decoration material displayed in and
around the Stadium in a manner and at a scope as determined by FIFA, at its sole
discretion, provided that FIFA and the Member Association decide to develop such
decoration material. The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA
shall be entitled to define, at its sole discretion, the design and content of any such
decoration material in order to maintain consistency with the Competition Design.

(ii) In principle, the reference to the Host City will be in English language. However, the
Host City Authority shall inform F!FA of any language/dialect in which it may wish
the Host City name to appear on any such decoration material. FIFA shall review
such request in good view, with no obligation to use the local language/dialect
version, in particular in view of a consistent approach across all host cities of the
Competition, including the Host City.

7.4 Official FIFA Website

(i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled, at FIFA's costs, to be presented on the
official FIFA website for the Competition, such presence of the Host City to be in
such manner and to an extent to be determined by FIFA, at its sole discretion.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that

a) the official FIFA website for the Competition shall be owned by F!FA and
operated by, oron behalf of, FIFA;

b) FIFA will have the sole editorial and production control over any content
hosted on the official FIFA website for the Competition and the final decision
on any matter appearing on the official FIFA website for the Competition,
including the right to determine which content is exhibited and which content
is withdrawn; and
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 c) the official FIFA website will be the only official website in relation to the
Competition.

(iii) The Host City Authority shall reasonably support FIFA in respect of the creation of a
Host City-specific section on the official FIFA website, including the provision of
photos and other relevant material and information, free of charge and free of any
copyrights of any third party.

(iv) FIFA will provide a link to the Host City website on the relevant Host-City specific
pages of the official FIFA website.

7.5 Host City Website

(i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to promote and communicate its status as
a host city of the Competition on its Host City website by creating a dedicated
section informing on its promotional activities and events as well as its support of
the Competition in such manner to be approved by FIFA, at its sole discretion, and
subject to the Host City Website Guidelines.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall ensure that no third party advertising or branding, or
any other commercial content or identification of any commercial entity, appears
within the Competition-related section of the Host City website.
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7.6 Premiums

The Host City Authority shall be entitled to use, but not to sub!icense the right to use, the
Host City Composite Logo on a reasonably small number of promotional and protocol
gifts, not exceeding such maximum number per item asto be determined by FIFA at a later
stage, provided that all such products are approved by FIFA beforehand and are sourced
from Licensees, a preferred supplier of premiums appointed by FIFA, Commercial
Affiliates or other third parties in accordance with the Host City Premium Guidelines. The
use of the Premiums by the Host City Authority shall also be governed by the terms and
conditions to be set out in the Host City Premium Guidelines.

7.7 Host City Display

The Host City Authority shall be entitled to set up a display to promote and communicate
its status as a host city of the Competition at the outside area of the Stadium and at an
area located ator near the venue of the Final Draw or any other Competition-related Event,
subject to the availability of space as determined by FIFA, at its sole discretion. The size of
the space made available for the set-up of such display will be determined by FIFA
depending on the respective local conditions. The Host City Authority undertakes to
comply with any specific guidelines issued by FIFA for the set up and operation of the
display at such areas.

7.8 Host City Publications

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 (i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to produce, and to distribute free of charge,
flyers and other print products to promote and communicate its status as a host city
of the Competition in such manner as determined by FIFA, at its sole discretion. The
Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the layout and content of,
including the use of the Host City Composite Logo or any other Competition Mark
on or in connection with, any flyers and other print products, as well as the use and
distribution thereof, are subject to this Host City Agreement and, in particular, the
Host City Marks Guidelines and Host City Publication Guidelines.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the publications produced
by, or on behalf of, the Host City Authority shall

a) be free of any advertising and promotional or other commercial content of

any entity which is considered by FIFA a competitor of a Commercial Affiliate;
and

b) bear recognition of the Commercial Affiliates in such manner as determined

by FIFA (for instance, by way of using the Commercial Affiliate logo strip as
provided by FIFA).

7.9 FIFA/ Member Association Promotional Events

(i) FIFA and/or the Member Association, at their sole discretion, may conduct,
promotional events, activities or tours (for instance, a FIFA World Cup trophy tour)
within the Host Country, including the Host City prior to and during the Competition,
with the purpose of raising the awareness of the general public in relation to FIFA,
the Member Association and the Competition.

(ii) In this regard, the Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that it may be
requested to participate in, and/or stage parts of, such promotional events, activities
or tours, for instance, to host a leg of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour, in which case
the Host City Authority shall provide such support to FIFA and the Member
Association as required by FIFA in accordance with specific guidelines to be released
by FIFA at a later stage. Clause 8.1 below applies to the support to be provided by
the Host City Authority for any such promotional events, activities and tours.

7 ,:LO Tickets

Subject to the Ticket plan to be developed by FIFA, the Host City Authority shall be entitled
to purchase a certain number of Tickets and Ticket products for the Matches staged in the
Host City (in an amount to be determined by FIFA at a later stage) prior to making such
Tickets or Ticket products available for sale to the genera! public. In such case, the Host
City Authority agrees to fully comply with the standard terms and conditions and any
further special requirements defined by FIFA for the use of any Tickets or Ticket products
at a later stage, in particular to not use any such Tickets or Ticket products for any
commercial purposes, whether by way of price offerings, competitions, sweepstakes or
otherwise.

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8. HOST CITY SUPPORT

8.1 General Support

On FIFA's and/or the Member Association's request, the Host City Authority shall support
and provide an appropriate leve! of assistance to FIFA and the Member Association in
connection with the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host
City, in particular in connection with the

(i) organisation and staging of Matches in the Host City, including all operational
matters on Match Days in the Venue;

(ii) organisation and staging of any Competition-related Event hosted in the Host City.
If requested by FIFA and/or the Member Association, such support and assistance
shall indude, at no cost to FIFA and/or the Member Association:

a) the provision of an adequate location, including the availability of any utilities

(such as water, power, cleaning, waste management, signage and toilets) and
sufficient parking spaces and facilities;

b) the provision of emergency as well as safety and security services;

c) support and assistance of FIFA and the Member Association for local
promotional activities and measures in relation to the Competition-related
Event; and

d) any other support and assistance as reasonably requested by FIFA and/or the
Member Association in relation to the Competition-related Events prepared,
hosted and staged in the Host City.

Further details of such support and assistance in connection with specific

Competition-related Events organised and staged in the _Host City, such as the Final
Draw or the Preliminary Draw, shall be agreed separately between the parties at a
later stage; and

(iii) identification and provision of necessary spaces and facilities required by FIFA
and/or the Member Association for certain organisational tasks to be performed
during the Competition Period and the periods of any Competition-related Events,
in particular near the Stadium on Match Days, including any facilities used in the
Host City as Volunteer Centre, Ticketing Centres and/or Accreditation Centres.

8.2 Stadium and Training Sites

8.2.1 Stadium

In connection with the use and operation of the Stadium for the Competition, the Host City
Authority shall support and assist FIFA, the Member Association and the Stadium
Authority in full compliance with this Host City Agreement, the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements and as agreed in good faith between the parties in relation to the use and
operation of the Stadium, including the provision of all spaces, facilities and infrastructure
required.
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 b) one (1) week before the Final Draw until forty eight (48) hours after the Final
Draw in the respective venue where the Final Draw takes place, including at
and around the Airport most closely connected to such venue;

c) one (1) week before the Team Workshop until forty eight (48) hours after the
Team Workshop in the respective venue where the Team Workshop takes
place, including at and around the Airport most closely connected to such
venue; and

d) one (1) week before the FIFA Congress until forty eight (48) hours after the
F!FA Congress in the respective venue where the FIFA Congress takes place,
including at and around the Airport most closely connected to such venue.

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Venue Dressing Programme

General Principle

FIFA will develop and establish a Venue Dressing Programme for each host city of the
Competition, including the Host City, and each host city where a Draw or any other
Competition-related Event is staged. Such Venue Dressing Programme will be established
by FIFA on the following basis:

(i) FIFA shall be responsible for:

a) developing the design of any material used for the Venue dressing material,
which may include recognition of the Commercial Affiliates in a manner to be
decided by FIFA;

b) developing the overall strategy fort he Venue Dressing Programme;

c) selecting the locations and inventory used for the Venue Dressing Programme
from such locations and inventory identified and proposed by the Member
Association and/or the Host City Authority pursuant to Clause 8.5.1 (ii) below,
including such inventory made available to FIFA as part of the Outdoor Media
mentioned in Clause 8.4 above; and

d) producing any material used for the Venue Dressing Programme, such as
banners, flags and posters; and

(ii) the Member Association shall identify and propose locations and facilities used for
the Venue Dressing Programme, which may, for the avoidance of doubt, include the
Outdoor Media secured by the Host City Authority as referred to in Clause8.4 above.

Host City Authority Obligations

(i) The Host City Authority shall support the Venue Dressing Programme in such
manner as contained in this Host City Agreement, as set out in detail in the 20:26
FWC Hosting Requirements and as requested on this basis by FIFA and/or the
Member Association. In particular the Host City Authority shall:

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 c) The Host City Authority shall bear any and al! costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the development and implementation of their additional
Venue dressing activities.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall ensure that all additional Venue dressing activities by
the Host City Authority approved by FIFA pursuant to Clause 8.5.3 (i) above are
developed and implemented in full compliance and in accordance with this Host City
Agreement and the approval given by FIFA.

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8.6 Transport and Parking

8.6.1 General Principle

(i) Traosport ;n connect;on w;th the Compet;fon compdses the Event Transport,
transport infrastructure and general mobility in the Host Country.

(ii) The Event Transport aims to ensure the transport and mobility of certain constituent
groups involved in the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition (which
includes any Competition-related Events). The provision, control, management and
operation of parking spaces at stadiums and other Sites forms an integral part of
Event Transport. Event Transport does not include transport and general mobility of
fans and other groups of people other than such constituent groups. FIFA will plan,
develop and implement the Event Transport.

(iii) Transport infrastructure and general mobility in the Host Country form part of the
overall transport for the Competition and are a key component for the successful
Event Transport. Event Trans port will take into account transport infrastructure and
general mobility in the Host Country, in particular transport infrastructure and
networks specifically planned, improved or developed within each host city selected
for the Competition or at a regional or national level in connection with the
Competition, including the Host City.

8.6.2 Support of Event Transport

The Host City Authority shall support, and shall seek to ensure that the Government, any
further competent local, regional and/or national governmental authorities, the Airport
Authority and further private stakeholders in the Venue (as applicable} support, Event
Transport as contained in this Host City Agreement and as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC
Hosting Requirements and as requested on this basis by FIFA and/or the Member
Association. In particular, such support of the Host City Authority includes the following:

(i) Preferred Treatment Procedures

To the extent relevant for the Host City, the Host City Authority shall support the
preferred treatment procedures for the entry to, and exit from, the Host Country to
be available for the Team Delegation members, the FIFA Delegation members,
VIP/VV!Ps, Referees and other individuals nominated by F!FA, including special
immigration, customs and security procedures, such as VIP/WIP gate pick-up,
access to VIP/VV!Pwaiting rooms, special passport control procedures or assistance,
VIP/VVIP luggage collection and VIP parking. This includes support of the FIFA
Delegation members to access those sites to perform their duties.
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 d) directional signage system within the Host City and for all highways, streets,
airports, trai; 1 stations and other relevant locations and areas as proposed to
be established in connection the Competition by the Host City, which shall be
consistent with the directional signage programme established by the other
host cities of the Competition and the official Competition Design;

e) traffic and transportation information system as proposed to be established

by the Host City together with the airport and train station authorities as well
as with the police and other public authorities for visitors of the Competition
and the F!FA Fan Fest, including any flyers, website information and
information desks; and

f) the manner in which the Host City Authority proposes to comply with the
specific requirements set out in this Clause 8.6.3.

The Host City Authority-shall implement the traffic management plan for the
Competition Period, including the implementation and adoption of al! measures
being part of the traffic management plan, passing the necessary municipal
ordinances and by-laws as well as providing any assistance requested of it by FIFA,
the Member Association and/or the Government authorities.

(iv) Public Transport Extended Operations

The Host City Authority shall ensure, and shall seek to ensure that the Government,
any further competent local, regional and/or national governmental authorities, and
further private stakeholders in the Venue (as applicable) ensure, that local, regional
and national buses and trains connecting into the Host City and/or operating within
the Host City itself:

a) are fully operational on each Match Day; and

b) continue to operate for a period of at least four(4) hours after the end of each
Match staged in the Host City.

(v) Airport

The Host City Authority shall ensure, and shall seek to ensure that the Government,
any further competent local, regional and/or national governmental authorities, the
Airport Authority and further private stakeholders in the Venue (as applicable)
ensure, that:

a) on Match Days and other days as required by FIFA or the Member Association,
the Airport is open for late night and early morning flight arrivals and
departures to accommodate Match kick-off and conclusion times in the Host
City and the requirement to enable spectators to fly in, and out of, the Host
City with maximum flexibility; and

b) airline operators shall not be required to pay any premium airport taxes,
charges, or penalty fees for flying in or out of the Airport before or after
customary airport closure times during the entire Competition Period.

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 (i) Representing one of the material components of the governmental support for the
Competition, the Government and the competent local, regional or national
governmental authorities of the Host Country, including the Host City Authority, are
responsible for the overall safety and security of the Competition (which includes
any Competition-related Events), including the development and implementation
of a detailed and comprehensive overall safety and security concept in relation to
hosting and staging the Competition.

(ii) With respect to the Host City, such overall responsibility comprises, in particular, the
safety, security and protection, including all related safety and security measures,
for all individuals and entities attending, or being involved in the organisation of, the
Competition being present at any public areas, FIFA Fan Fest locations, Airports,
train and other public transport stations and further event hubs and transport
vehicles, including airplanes, buses, metro, train and watercraft used in relation to
the Competition.

8.9.2 Host City Authority Obligations

(i) General Support

The Host City Authority shal! support, and shall seek to ensure that the Government,
any further competent local, regional and/or national governmental authorities and
further private stakeholders in the Venue (as applicable) support, the Member
Association with respect to its responsibility for the safety, security and protection
in the Host City for all individuals and entities attending, or being involved in the
organisation of, the Competition (or the relevant Competition-related Event) being
present at the Stadium (including any area within the Outer Stadium Perimeter, any
hospitality villages and Commercial Display areas), Training Sites, Team Hotels,
FIFA Headquarters, the Referee Base Camp, Official Hotels, Accreditation Centres,
Ticketing Centres, Volunteer Centres, media facilities, locations used for FIFA
Sustainability Activities and any other Sites located in the Host City as well as in
relation to the set-up and/or dismantling of any installations, infrastructure or
temporary facilities.

(ii) Safety and Security Strategy and Concept

The Host City Authority shall support the Government and further competent local,
regional or national governmental authorities of the Host Country with respect to
their responsibility to develop and implement a detailed and comprehensive overall
safety and security strategy and concept relating to the Competition in the Host
Country. Such final version of the overall safety and security strategy and concept
for the Competition will be documented in a formal and binding safety and security
protocol to be agreed upon by the Government and the competent local, regional
or national governmental authorities of the Host Country, including the Host City
Authority, the Member Association and FIFA.

(iii) Safety and Security Cooperation

The Host City Authority shall closely cooperate with the Government, further
competent local, regional or national governmental authorities of the Host Country,
the police forces and the Host Country's armed forces, the Member Association and

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 FIFA in relation to any safety and security matters for the Competition in the Host
City.

(iv) Fulfilment

The Host City Authority shall fulfil any of its obligations with respect to the safety,
security and protection of the Competition in full compliance with the requirements
as contained in this Host City Agreement, the agreed safety and security protocol,
in accordance with the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements and as requested on this
basis by FIFA and/or the Member Association.

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8.:10 Fire Protection and Medical Services

(i) The Host City Authority sh al! support, and shall seektoensurethatthe Government,
any further competent local, regional and/or national governmental authorities and
further private stakeholders in the Venue (as applicable) support, the Member
Association with respect to its responsibility for the creation and implementation of
a comprehensive and integrated medical service operation in the Host City free of
any charge for the Member Association and F!FA in full compliance with the
requirements as contained in this Host City Agreement, in accordance with the 2026
FWC Hosting Requirements and as requested on this basis by FIFA and/or the
Member Association.

(ii) With respect to the hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host City, the
Host City Authority sha!L

a) adopt all general fire protection and medical service measures as well as other
protection measures;

b) pass the necessary municipal ordinances and by~laws to fully implement any
arrangements for the fire protection and medical service measures; and

c) provide any such support and assistance as may be requested by the

Government or any further competent local, regional and/or national
governmental authorities.

Any such general fire protection and medical service measures shall be of the
highest quality and standard with a high degree of priority, taking into account that
the Competition is one of the most significant sporting events in the world
occupying a high level of public interest. Further details of the support to be
provided by the Host City Authority in this respect shall be agreed between the
parties at a later stage.

8.:1:1 FIFA Fan Fest

8.11.1 General Principle

(i) In order to ensure broad access to the Competition, and to provide a safe, secure
and entertaining environment, for the inhabitants of the Host City and the visitors
of the Host Country, FIFA may, with the support of, and/or together with, the Host
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 City Authority, organise, or support the organisation of, a FIFA Fan Fest in the Host
City, in full compliance with this Clause 8.11 and in accordance with the 2026 FWC
Hosting Requirements.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA shall be free to decide
whether or not a FIFA Fan Fest will be staged in the Host City, orin all or some of the
host cities of the Competition, or in any other cities of the Host Country and any
other countries, which may or may not include the Host City. FIFA will inform the
Host City Authority by no later than 31 December 2023.

(iii) Without limiting the foregoing, it is intended that the FIFA Fan Fest will take place
in every host city of the Competition, including in the Host City, on the basis of the
following parameters:

a) taking place on each day of the Competition;

b) allowing entry free of charge to the spectators;

c) providing a live-broadcast of all Matches;

d) offering food and beverage and merchandise availability;

e) being staged within a fenced and secured area;

f) being the only public viewing event endorsed and authorised by the Host City
Authority; and

g) providing a stage of a dimension which allows entertainment programme by

the Host City Authority, the Member Association, FIFA and/or the
Commercial Affiliates or any other third party identified by FIFA.

8.11.2 FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual

FIFA will provide the Host City Authority at a later stage, but the latest on 31 May 2024,
with the final version of the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual, being an operational manual
containing all relevant operational details and requirements for the planning,
management and operation of the FIFA Fan Fest, such as the venue requirements, the
infrastructure requirements, the overall project plan, budget principles, milestones, roles
and responsibilities as well as any marketing, media, concession and other requirements.
The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges to fully comply, at its own costs, with
any requirements contained in the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual.
8.11.3 Host City Authority Support

(ii The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges to support FIFA, at its own costs,
in respect of the planning, organisation and implementation of the FIFA Fan Fest in
the Host City in such manner as contained in this Host City Agreement, as set out in
detail in 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements and the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual or as
further required by FIFA at a later stage. Such definition of the support of the Host
City Authority by FIFA shall be done on the basis of the final FIFA Fan Fest Event
Manual.

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 (ii) As part of the final FIFA Fan Fest concept, FIFA will define the exact roles and
responsibilities of FIFA and the Host City Authority in relation to the planning,
organisation and implementation of the FIFA Fan Fest and al! relevant details of the
support and obligations of the Host City Authority in the FIFA Fan Fest Event
Manual.

(iii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA shall have the right to
request the Host City Authority to be the organiser of, or to appoint a professional
expert agency to organise on its behalf, the FIFA Fan Fest in the Host City in
accordance with the conditions set out in this Host City Agreement, in particular in
this Clause 8.11 and the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual.

(iv) Regardless of the final F!FA Fan Fest Event Manual, in any event the Host City
Authority shall, at its own costs, fully comply with the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual
and provide the following support for the planning, organisation and
implementation of the FIFA Fan Fest:
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a) based on the two (2) locations proposed by the Member Association and the
Host City Authority as part of the Bid, by no later than 31 May 2023, propose
a minimum of two (2) locations suitable for the FIFA Fan Fest in the Host City,
such locations to be central, well-known, iconic locations within the centre of
the Host City, to be easily accessible for the visitors of the FIFA Fan Fest, to be
approved by all relevant local security and other authorities as FIFA Fan Fest
location and complying with the venue requirements defined by FIFA and to
provide to FIFA such of these two (2) locations as chosen by FIFA, in its sole
discretion, for the hosting and staging of the FIFA Fan Fest in the Host City;

b) ensure that the final location provided by the Host City Authority is clear and
free of any third party advertising or other commercial recognition in
accordance with the clean site requirements set forth in the FIFA Fan Fest
Event Manual;

c) provide the necessary safety and security for the FIFA Fan Fest, including
fences and any personnel to guard the fences for the entire period of the FIFA
Fan Fest;

d) provide the media and other infrastructure for the FIFA Fan Fest in accordance
with the infrastructure requirements set forth in the FIFA Fan Fest Event
Manual;

e) ensure the availability of al! relevant utilities for the hosting and staging of the
FIFA Fan Fest (such as power and water supply, Wi-Fi connectivity, cleaning,
waste management, toilets, lighting, signage, first-aid and emergency
services), as further defined in the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual;

f) obtain and/or grant the necessary permits, licenses and/or clearances; and

g) secure the relevant event insurances (such as general liability insurance) for
the hosting and staging of the FIFA Fan Fest in accordance with FIFA's
requirements.

8.11.4 General Conditions

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 The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that, unless otherwise agreed by FIFA
in writing:

(i) FIFA shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the FIFA
Fan Fest project in such manner as defined in the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual;

(ii) FIFA may grant to the Commercial Affiliates as part of their overall FIFA World Cup TM
sponsorship package such standard rights in relation to the FIFA Fan Fest as to be
defined by FIFA, which may, for example, include the right to receive branding
around the screens and at other key locations at the FIFA Fan Fest, space for
commercial displays, on-screen advertising slots and other on-site and/or off-site
promotional rights in relation to the FIFA Fan Fest;

(iii) FIFA may grant, or may authorise the Host City Authority to grant, further
marketing or any other rights providing any kind of exposure relating to the FIFA Fan
Fest to the Commercial Affiliates (such as title sponsorship rights, on-screen
advertisement rights or any other on-site and/or off-site promotional rights) in such
manner as to be defined by FIFA. No such rights may be granted to any entity which
is considered by F!FA a competitor of a Commercial Affiliate, regardless of the level
of involvement of the Commercial Affiliate;

(iv) the Commercial Affiliates in the food and beverages categories shall have the
exclusive right for the sale of products within their respective product categories at
the FIFA Fan Fest in such manner as to be determined by FIFA in the FIFA Fan Fest
Event Manual;

(v) the entity appointed by F!FA as the official retailer for official licensed products for
the Competition shall have the exclusive right to sell official licensed products and
other merchandising products at the FIFA Fan Fest and shall be provided with
sufficient space to operate a sales outlets at the FIFA Fan Fest;

(vi) FIFA shall be responsible to develop the overall branding concept to be used and
applied by the Host City Authority, the Member Association and FIFA for the FIFA
Fan Fest, which shall be based on the official Competition Design;

(vii) FIFA will set out the rules for the broadcast signal to be used at the FIFA Fan Fest,
the broadcast structure as well as the exploitation of any on-screen advertisement
and other screen/stage opportunities in the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual; and

(viii) FIFA shall have the right to determine the supplier of any of the giant screens, stages
as well as the sound and light systems used at the FIFA Fan Fest.

8.11.5 Commercial Rights

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA retains the right to exclusively
exploit, directly or indirectly, in perpetuity, in any manner, without any restriction, and on
a world-wide basis any and all Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights
and all other commercial and other rights and opportunities in relation to the FIFA Fan
Fest.

8.11.6 Allocation of Budget f Revenues

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 (i) As part of the overall Competition budget to be established by the Host City
Authority, the Host City Authority shall ensure to allocate suffiLient funds to the
FIFA Fan Fest project to cover any costs in relation to its support of the planning,
organisation and implementation of the FIFA Fan Fest in the Host City as described
in this Host City Agreement. For such purposes, FIFA will provide the Host City
Authority with a template to be used for the budget allocation which shall form part
of the FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall be entitled to retain such revenues generated from the
FIFA Fan Fest as to be defined as part of the final FIFA Fan Fest Event Manual.

8.11.7 Other Public Viewing Events

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the FIFA Fan Fest shall be the only
official public viewing event in relation to the Competition within the Host City. If required
for security or other operational reasons and approved by F!FA in writing, the Host City
Authority may, at its own costs, be involved in the organisation of another public viewing
event in the Host City, subject to the terms and conditions to be set out by FIFA. In such
case, the Host City Authority shall, in particular, adopt the necessary safety and security
measures for such other official public viewing event.
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8.:12 Promotion, Public Relations and Publications

8.12.1 General Principle

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that an appropriate promotion of the
Competition on a nationwide, regional and local level, including the Host City, is a key
component of the successful hosting and staging of the Competition in the Host Country.
By no later than 31 May 20231 the Host City Authority shall submit to the Member
Association and/or FIFA, fortheirpriorwritten approval, a communication plan, taking into
account the specific requirements described in this Clause 8.12 below.

8.12.2 Promotion of the Competition

(i) The Host City Authority shall actively promote the Competition locally with the
purpose of raising the awareness of the Competition, FIFA and the Member
Association within the local population well in advance of the start of the
Competition. In particular, the Host City Authority sha!!:

a) stage and organise promotional activities in the Host City which shall form
part of the Host City Events described in Clause 7.1 above; and

b) ensure that the tourism entity or institution of the Host City is properly
involved in any of the promotional activities of the Host City and shall support
and assist FIFA and the Member Association to promote the Competition.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall support and assist, and shall seek to ensure that the
Government and any further competent local, regional or national governmental
authorities in the Venue support and assist, the Member Association and FIFA in
their activities and events organised for the promotion of the Competition in
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 (i) that F!FA shall have the right to develop the overall strategy and concept for a!!
publications and other print material (whether print or electronic) issued in relation
to the Competition (such as guides, media guides, programmes, magazines, maps,
booklets, books, electronic pub!ishing, CD-RO Ms, and bulletins) and to exploit any
commercial and other rights relating thereto;

(ii) not to produce or issue, or in any manner authorise or endorse, any publications or
other print material (whether print or electronic) issued in relation to the
Competition without FIFA's prior written approval; and

(iii) not to use any marks or other identifications of any commercial entities in any
publications or other print material (whether print or electronic) issued in relation to
the Competition and to fully comply with the Host City Publication Guidelines.

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8.13 Spectator Services

8.13.1 General Principle

(i) The objective of spectator services is the optimal coordination of various operational
aspects for any individuals, or group of individuals, that are attending Matches or
forming otherwise part of the Competition, with a special focus on Ticket Holders.

(ii) The Host City Authority and other related authorities have a mayor role not only to
ensure the smooth operations for the spectators, but to help creating a lifetime
experience and good memories of the Competition and the Host City.

(iii) The spectator services shall take into consideration all aspects of the Competition,
in particular the Stadium attendance and related logistical aspects, such as travel,
Accommodation, entertainment, safety and security as well as Ticketing, but shall
not include the specific operations of spectator-related functional areas itself.

(iv) The spectator services shal! not comprise the provision of any services specifically
provided to certain special Ticket Holder groups, such as VlP/VVIPs and/or Media
Representatives.

8.13.2 Host City Authority Obligations

(i) The Host City Authority shall create a spectator services unit to coordinate all
aspects and related services of a spectator journey in the Host City from the arrival
to departure, in particular taking into consideration all logistical aspects, such as
transport sufficient accommodation, entertainment, security and an integrated
communication platform for spectators.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall, in coordination with other related authorities, support
spectator services in relation to the Competition by creating a:

a) high quality and positive experience through a seamless and efficient end-to-
end spectator experience;

b) comfortable, accessible and safe environment; and

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 c) feeling of being welcomed, considered, informed and updated throughout
before, during and after the Competition

(iii) The Host City Authority shall create sufficient points of information at strategic
spots related to the Competition in the Host City, which may also make use of
Volunteers as part of the Volunteer programme pursuant to Clause 8.8.2.

(iv) The Host City Authority shall consult and coordinate with the Member Association
and FIFA before, during and after the Competition, to ensure the integration of the
Government and other local, regional or national governmental authorities in the
Host Country, Stadium Authorities in all of FIFA' s operations related to the
Competition, in particular the Stadium attendance and logistical aspects, such as
transport, Accommodation, entertainment, security.

(v) The Host City Authority shall consult and coordinate with other operational
stakeholders, before, during and after the Competition, to ensure the integration of
the Government and other competent local, regional or national governmental
authorities in the Host Country, Stadium Authorities, Airport Authorities, transport
authorities, law enforcement and security authorities and further involved third
parties to the extent such entities are required to provide:

a) any support or services in relation to any functional areas relevant for the
spectators; and

b) appropriate services to disabled people and people with limited mobility in a

manner meeting all related legal requirements in relation to any functional
areas relevant for the spectators.

(vi) On Match Days, in order to ensure a high quality and positive experience through a
seamless and efficient end-to-end spectator experience, the Host City Authority
shall ensure the full support of the Stadium Authority to establish and operate a
pedestrian flow system and a spectator information and guidance system,.including
Stadium spectator service points at suitable locations in close proximity to the
Stadium. In particular, the Host City Authority sha!I be responsible to ensure all
spectator-related operations for the "last mile", meaning the walkway between the
Stadium transport hubs and the access to the Stadium.

8.:14 Outside Presentation Studios

(i) Upon request by FIFA and/or the Member Association, the Host City Authority
shall provide FIFA and/or the Member Association with access to an iconic public
location within the Host City where FIFA shall be entitled to install and operate
outside presentation TV studios and announcer platforms with an elevated view of
the location during the entire Competition Period. Such proposed locations shall
comply with the requirements as as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting
Requirements.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and
regulations, issue to F!FA and/or the Member Association all applicable and
relevant decrees, licenses, permits, grants, orders, decisions and other acts on a
municipal leve! in the Host City as may be required to ensure that FIFA and/or the
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 Member Association may install and operate the outside presentation TV studios
and announcer platforms at the selected locations.

8.15 Integration of Commercial Affiliates

Host City Events/ Publications

The Host City Authority shall integrate the Commercial Affiliates:

(i) at all Host City Events in accordance with the Host City Event Guidelines and in such
manner as requested by FIFA in accordance with Clause 7.1 above; and

(ii) on any publications and other print materials of the Host City Authority issued in
relation to the Competition referred to in Clause 8.12 above, in particular by using
the Commercial Affiliates logo strip as provided by FIFA.
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Use of Products and Services of Commercial Affiliates

(i) General Principle

To the extent permitted under applicable laws, in particular any laws and regulations
governing the procurement of any products and services by the Host City Authority,
the Host City Authority shall either source from, or grant a right of first negotiation
and last refusal to, the Commercial Affiliate appointed in the relevant product
category, all products and services (including security, logistical, insurance and any
other services), facilities, equipment, infrastructure and resources used by the Host
City Authority in relation to the performance of its obligations under this Host City
Agreement.

No corkage fee or any other charge may be imposed upon FIFA or the Commercial
Affiliates for any products and services supplied for, and used by the Host City
Authority, or any third party appointed by the Host City Authority, in relation to the
performance of its obligations under this Host City Agreement.

(ii) Communication and FIFA Support

FIFA shall establish the procedure and communication protocol for the discussions
between the Commercial Affiliates and the Host City Authority to support and
promote the sourcing of products and/or services from the Commercial Affiliates by
the Host City Authority.

FIFA shall use its best efforts to facilitate any discussions and negotiation between
the Host City Authority and the respective Commercial Affiliate in relation to the
terms and conditions for the provision to the Host City of products and/or services
by the Commercial Affiliates.

(iii) Third Party Products and Services

In the event that the Host City Authority has sourced products and/or services from
any third party other than a Commercial Affiliate, the Host City Authority shall
ensure that:
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 a) any such products and services are provided to the Host City Authority and
used unly in an unbranded manner (not displaying any logo or c,ther
identification of the third party unless and to the extent permitted by law) as
determined by FIFA;

b) no such third party shall provide any such products and services in a manner
which, in FIFA's opinion, creates an association between such third parties
and/or its products or services, and FIFA and/or the Competition; and

c) no such third party in any manner associates with the Competition in any
manner.

Further Integration of Commercial Affiliates

(i) The Host City Authority shall, to the extent permitted under the applicable laws, in
particular any laws and regulation governing the procurement of any products and
services by the Host City Authority, support and assist FIFA with the integration of
the Commercial Affiliates in relation to the provision of any products and services to
third parties in connection with the hosting and staging of the Competition,
including the construction of the Stadium and other Sites orfacilities in the Host City
used for the Competition.

(ii) Such support by the Host City Authority shall include the provision of relevant
information and correspondence in order to allow the Commercial Affiliates to make
offers to, or participate in any tenders conducted by, the relevant third parties.

8.16 Protection and Enforcement of Rights

8.16.1 Introduction

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that F!FA will develop and
manage a g!obal programme for the registration of Intellectual Property Rights, in
particular trademarks, supported by services of a global network of trademark
advisors.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA wil! further develop and
manage a global Brand Protection Programme for the protection and enforcement
of all Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other
commercial rights in relation to the Competition, which includes:

a) the protection of all registered and unregistered Intellectual Property Rights

belonging to FIFA, including the Competition Marks;

b) the prevention, surveillance and enforcement against any infringement of the

Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other
commercial rights in relation to the Competition;

c) the prevention of the unauthorised transfer, resale or use of Tickets by third

parties;

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 Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other commercial rights in
relation to the Competition pursuant to Clause 8.16.1 above; and

• list of all special laws, by-laws, regulations and ordinances which are
to be enacted on the municipal level to ensure the protection and
enforcement of all Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual
Property Rights and al! other commercial rights in relation to the
Competition pursuant to Clause 8.16.1 above.

h) By no later than 31 December 2023 the Host City Authority shall enact, in close
consultation with FIFA and the Member Association, appropriate municipal
by-laws, ordinances and/or regulations which may be required, in particular,
to support national governmental legislation prohibiting any act of Ambush
Marketing, including by-laws, ordinances and/or regulations which permit
FIFA's authorised representatives, or any representatives or officials of the
Host City Authority acting in close coordination with FIFA, to immediately
confiscate any materials and/or halt any activities which constitute an act of
Ambush Marketing,
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{iv) No Association of Service Providers

The Host City Authority shall, through its relevant contractual arrangements,
expressly prohibit any service provider appointed by, and other contractual partner
of, the Host City Authority to publicise, or making any public or other statements, or
conduct any activities, in relation to, the nature of their relationship with the Host
City Authority, and to conduct any other activities which may, in FIFA's opinion,
create an association between such entities and/or its products or services, and FIFA,
the Member Association and/or the Competition.

!n the event that any service provider appointed by, and/or other contractual partner
of, the Host City Authority publishes or makes any public or other statements, or
conduct any activities, in relation to, the nature of its relationship with the Host City
Authority, and conducts any other activities which, in FIFA's opinion, create an
association between such entity and/or its products or services, and FIFA, the
Member Association and/or the Competition, the Host City Authority shall, without
any unreasonable delay, adopt all measures required by FIFA to ensure that such
statements or activities are withdrawn and no longer disseminated, and, should the
entity not terminate such statements or activities, terminate the respective
agreement with the entity with immediate effect and adopt all other necessary
actions against the entity.

(v) Airspace

The Host City Authority shall ensure that the airspace in the Host City in the area
above and around the Stadium and the FIFA Fan Fest, other than which is approved
in writing by FIFA, shall, on Match Days, be free and clear of a!! commercial signage
andfor advertising. In particular, the Host City Authority shall cooperate with the
civil aviation authority to ensure the implementation of this obligation and
appropriate regulations and{or ordinances prohibiting any commercial signage
and/or advertising on Match Days in such area.

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8.:1.7 General Legal and Administrative Support

8.17.1 General Infrastructure Support

The Host City Authority shall provide reasonable support and assistance to the
Government and further competent local, regional or national governmental authorities in
relation to the construction, renovation and/or provision of any infrastructure, equipment,
utilities and services required in connection with the hosting and staging of the
Competition also in the Host City, in particular any such infrastructure, equipment, utilities
and services to be provided by the Government and further competent local, regional or
national governmental authorities as part of the implementation of the Government
guarantees given to FIFA.

8.17.2 Municipal Permits and Concessions

The Host City Authority shall, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations,
issue to F!FA, the Member Association and any third party appointed by FIFA or the
Member Association, in relation to their activities within the Host City in connection with
the Competition, all applicable and relevant decrees, licences, permits, grants, orders,
decisions and other acts on a municipal level in the Host City as may be required to ensure
that FIFA, the Member Association or any third party appointed by FIFA or the Member
Association, may comply with their obligations, and exercise their rights, in connection
with the hosting and staging of the Competition also in the Host City, including by handling
the processes for issuance of permits, concessions and licenses for the erection of
temporary facilities in a timely appropriate and accelerated manner.

8.17.3 Retail Opening Hours

The Host City Authority shall ensure that all bars, restaurants and shops situated within
the Host City are granted the necessary permits, concessions and/or licenses:

(i) for late night opening, at a minimum, on each Match Day; and

(ii) to trade or operate without any opening time restrictions applicable, at a minimum,
on such Match Days in the event that a Match staged in the Host City is p!ayed on a
restricted trading day.

Ticket Sales

(i) The Host City Authority shall locally support FIFA and the Member Association in
connection with the sale and promotion of Tickets, in particular by providing and
preparing rooms and facilities in the Host City to set up the Ticketing Centre or any
other Ticketing facilities for the sale and/or distribution of Tickets or to otherwise
provide support for the local sale of Tickets subject to F!FA's and the Member
Association's requirements. Any such rooms and facilities shall meet the
requirements as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements, including
in particular the equipment with a sufficient number of state-of-the-art technical
devices, infrastructure and facilities of the highest quality available at such time
(including telephone lines, internet connectivity and communications equipment) as
we!! as any utilities (including cleaning, water, electricity, waste management,
security). Any costs and expenditure relating to the provision and preparation of
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 rooms and facilities, including rental, leasing and similar costs, shall be solely borne
by the Host City Authority. FIFA and the Member Association shall bear all daily
operational costs and expenditure relating to the use anti consumption of any such
devices, facilities, infrastructure and equipment, such as any kind of utilities and
telephone/internet connections.

(ii) !n the event that the Host City Authority procures any such rooms and facilities from
a third party, the Host City Authority shall enter into such rental agreements with
such third party ensuring the provision and preparation of the rooms and facilities to
FIFA and the Member Association pursuant to Clause 8.17.4 (i) above.

8.17.5 Member Association Office Facilities

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ln order to host and stage the Competition also in the Host City, FIFA and/or the Member
Association may, reasonably in advance of the Competition, establish branch offices in all
host cities of the Competition, including the Host City. The Host City Authority shall
support FIFA and the Member Association in connection with the establishment and
operation of such branch office in the Host City as follows:

(i) By no later than 31 May 2023 or at such earlier date as requested by FIFA and/or the
Member Association, the Host City Authority shall provide FIFA and the Member
Association, free of any charge, with sufficient office space together with, upon
request, office facilities equipped with a sufficient number of state-of-the-art
technical devices, infrastructure and facilities of the highest quality available at such
time (including telephone lines, internet connectivity and communications
equipment) as well as any utilities (including cleaning, water, electricity, waste
management, security) as may be necessary for the performance of its obligations
and the exercise of its rights in relation to the hosting and staging of the Competition
also in the Host City and in compliance with the space, location and timing
requirements as set out in detail in the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements or as
notified to the Host City Authority by FIFA or the Member Association

(ii) Upon request by FIFA, any such devices, facilities, infrastructure and equipment as
well as any food and beverage products, including dispensing equipment, of the
Member Association office facilities shall be sourced from the relevant Commercial
Affiliate pursuant to Clause 8.13.2 above.

(iii) Any costs and expenditure relating to the provision of such devices, facilities,
infrastructure, and equipment, including rental, leasing and similar costs, shall be
solely borne by the Host City Authority. FIFA and the Member Association shall bear
all daily operational costs and expenditure relating to the use and consumption of
any such devices, facilities, infrastructure and equipment, such as any kind of utilities
and telephone/internet connections.

8.17.6 Commercial Display

FIFA and the Member Association will provide the Commercial Affiliates with the
opportunity to set up a Commercial Display, an area which is intended to be located within
the Inner or Outer Stadium Perimeter. However, in case the premises of the Stadium may
not provide sufficient space for such Commercial Display, the Host City Authority shall, in
such manner and as required by FIFA, make available to FIFA and the Member Association
during the Competition Period an adequate area of a si2e (which may be up to two-
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 International Broadcasting Centre

In the event that the international broadcasting centre (18() is chosen to be located in the
Host City, the Host City Authority shall support and assist F!FA and the Member
Association in the establishment of the !BC in full compliance with this Host City
Agreement, the 2026 FWC Hosting Requirements and as agreed in good faith between the
parties, in particular with respect to the selection of the location.

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9- COMMERCIAL RIGHTS

9.1 Ownership of Rights

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that:

(i) as the founder of the Competition and as the world governing body of Association
Football and based on its organisational, logistical and financial contributions, roles
and responsibilities for the hosting and staging of the Competition, FIFA exclusively
and solely owns and controls, on a world-wide basis, any and all Media Rights,
Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other commercial or other
rights and opportunities (including any title and interest, in relation to the
Competition (which includes any Competition-related Events), whether existing or
created in the future;

(ii) FIFA retains the right to exclusively exploit, directly or indirectly, in perpetuity, in
any manner, without any restriction, and on a world-wide basis any and all Media
Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other commercial and
other rights and opportunities in relation to the Competition which includes any
Competition-related Events, whether existing or created in the future, including the
right to create Competition Marks;
(iii) FIFA retains all revenues derived from the exploitation of any and all Media Rights,
Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights and all other commercial and other
rights and opportunities in relation to the Competition (which includes any
Competition-related Events), whether existing or created in the future;

(iv) it shall not by itself exploit, or grant or purport to grant to any third party the right
to exploit, directly or indirectly, any Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual
Property Rights or any other commercial or other rights and opportunities in relation
to the Competition {which includes any Competition-related Events);

(v) it shall refrain from any, direct or indirect, activity which may result in the
infringement of, or unfair competition with, any Media Rights, Marketing Rights,
Intellectual Property Rights or any other commercial or other rights and
opportunities in relation to the Competition (which includes any Competition-
related Events) or FIFA; and

(vi) no third party which has not been authorised by FIFA may conduct any activity which
may give rise to any association between such party and the Competition {which
includes any Competition-related Events) or FIFA or which, directly or indirectly,
exploits in any manner the goodwill or image of the Competition.
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9.2 Transfer and Proof of Rights

(i) To the extent that any local, regional, national or other laws, regulations, directives
or judicial acts applicable in the Host Country (or parts thereof) may result in any of
the Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights or any other
commercial or other rights and opportunities, including any title and interest in
relation to the Competition as described in Clause 9.1,1 above falling under the
ownership and/or control of the Host City Authority, the Host City Authority hereby
unconditionally waives, pledges and assigns and/or transfers to FIFA with
immediate effect with full title guarantee in perpetuity and without any restriction
any Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights or any other
present or future commercial or other rights and opportunities, including any title
and interest in, and to, the Competition) as described in Clause 9.1.1abovefor FIFA's
unfettered exploitation, and waives any and all claims to, directly or indirectly,
exercise and/or exploit any of such rights and opportunities itself, or to grant to any
third party the right to directly or indirectly exercise any of such rights or
opportunities. For the avoidance of doubt, the Host City Authority shall not be
entitled to withhold, refuse or restrict any waiver, assignment and/or transfer of
such rights on the basis of any news access laws or any other local, regional or
national laws, regulations, directives or judicial acts applicable in the Host Country
(or parts thereof).

(ii) Any assignment and/or transfer of any Intellectual Property Rights under this Clause
9.1.2 shall be byway of present assignment of future copyright, to the fullest extent
possible and for the full term of copyright, including any renewals, reversions or
extensions thereof and thereafter in perpetuity.

(iii) The Host City Authority shall inform FIFA in writing and without unreasonable delay
if any of the Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property Rights or any
other commercial or other rights and opportunities, including any title and interest
in relation to the Competition as described in Clause 9.1.1 above may be deemed to
fall under the ownership and/or control of the Host City Authority under any local,
regional, national or other laws, regulations, directives or judicial acts applicable in
the Host Country (or parts thereof).

(iv) Upon request by FIFA, the Host City Authority agrees to execute, free of charge and
at its own costs, in a timely manner and in compliance with any instructions given by
FIFA any and all clearances or other documents as may be required by any local,
regional, national or other laws, regulations, directives or judicial acts applicable in
the Host Country (or parts thereof) to effect such assignment, transfer and waiver
of such rights to F!FA and to enable the free and unfettered, direct or indirect,
exploitation of any and all Media Rights, Marketing Rights, Intellectual Property
Rights and otherpresentorfuture commercial and other rights and opportunities by
FIFA.

(v) In case that the Host City Authority is prevented from fully and unrestrictedly
waiving, pledging, assigning and/or transferring any Media Rights, Marketing
Rights, Intellectual Property Rights or any other commercial or other rights and
opportunities, including any title and interest in relation to the Competition as
described in Clause 9.1.1 above on the basis of any news access laws or any other
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 (ii) Unless otherwise explicitly determined by FIFA, the Host City Authority shall submit
to FIFA for such approval representative samples of each proposed use of the Host
City .::omposite Logo, Competition Design, Host City Designation, Official Slogan,
official Competition design or, if applicable, any other Competition Marks, at least
forty (40) days prior to production.

(iii) !n the event that the Host City Authority uses the Host City Composite Logo,
Competition Design, Host City Designation, Official Slogan, official Competition
design or, if applicable, any of the Competition Marks without FIFA's prior written
approval, the Host City Authority shall, upon receipt of written notice from FIFA that
such use is not approved, immediately cease to use the concerned Competition
Marks.

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:i.o.6 Ownership of Competition Marks

10.6.1 General Principle

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA is the sole owner of all
Competition Marks as we!! as FIFA Marks and any other trademarks, designs, names,
designations, symbols, identifying music or sounds, logos, mascots, emblems,
trophies and other artistic or orthographic representations which refer to, or
associate with, the Competition or Competition*related Events, and that all rights
and goodwill in, and in relation to, the Competition Marks, FIFA Marks and such
other marks shall remain vested in FIFA both during and after the term of this Host
City Agreement.

(ii) Any and all goodwill arising from the use of the Competition Marks by the Host City
Authority will inure to the benefit of FIFA.

10.6.2 No Interest

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that it does not, by virtue of this Host
City Agreement, obtain, or become entitled to claim, any right, title or interest in orto the
Competition Marks, except for the rights of use specifically granted under this Host City
Agreement. The Host City Authority will not grant, or purport to grant, any right or licence
to use the Competition Marks to any third party, including any competent local, regional
or national governmental authorities in the Venue, unless expressly authorised by FIFA in
writing or unless otherwise permitted under this Host City Agreement.

10.6.3 Notices

Any use of the Competition Marks by the Host City Authority shall include the appropriate
copyright notices and/or trademark legends in accordance with the Host City Marks
Guidelines, and with any specific instructions given by FIFA in this respect, save to the
extent that such instructions would result in the infringement or contravention of the laws
or regulations of any jurisdiction in which the rights are to be exercised.

Appropriate Use

The Host City Authority shall not use the Competition Marks, or exercise any of the rights
granted under this Host City Agreement in any manner which:
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 (i) is contrary to public morals;

(ii) is deceptive or misleading;

(iii) compromises or reflects unfavourably upon the good name, goodwill, reputation,
political or religious impartiality and image of FIFA, the Member Association or the
Competition; or

(iv) might jeopardise or limit F!FA's proprietary interests in the Competition Marks.

10.6.5 No Oppositions or Challenges of Competition Marks

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges not to oppose or in any other way
challenge by any means, and shall seek to ensure that any competent local, regional or
national governmental authorities in the Venue does not oppose or in any other way
challenge:

(i) any of the trademark, design copyright, or any other intellectual property right
applications filed by F!FA or its affiliates, nominees or Licensees in respect of the
Competition Marks and the FIFA Marks; or

(ii) FIFA's ownership of the Competition Marks and FIFA Marks and any other
trademarks, designs, names, designations, symbols, identifying music or sounds,
logos, mascots, emblems, trophies and other artistic or orthographic
representations which refer to, or associate with, FIFA, the Member Association or
the Competition, including the Competition-related Events.

10.6.6 No Registrations of Competition Marks

The Host City Authority shall refrain, at any time, from applying for any copyright,
trademark, design, patent, or any other intellectual property protection or domain name
registration in relation to the Competition Marks and FIFA Marks as well as any other
trademarks, designs, names, designations, symbols, identifying music or sounds, logos,
mascots, emblems, trophies and other artistic or orthographic representations which refer
to, or associate with, FIFA, the Member Association or the Competition, including the
Competition-related Events, or assist any third party to do so.

10.6.7 No Creation or Use of other Marks

The Host City Authority shall not adopt, create and/or use:

(i) any other trademarks, designs, names, designations, symbols, identifying music or
sounds, logos, mascots, emblems, trophies and other artistic or orthographic
representations which refer to, or associate with, FIFA, the Member Association or
the Competition, including any Competition-related Events throughout the term of
this Host City Agreement;

(ii) any registered or unregistered trademarks owned by FIFA, including any

Competition Marks or FIFA Marks; or

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 The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that it shall not use any Competition
Marks prior to its selection as host city of the Competition.

11. EXERCISE OF RIGHTS

l.l.,l. Host City Compliance

(i) The Host City Authority undertakes to exercise any rights granted to it under this
Host City Agreement in full compliance with:

a) the terms and conditions of this Host City Agreement;

b) any F!FA guidelines referred to under this Host City Agreement, which may be
issued by FIFA at a later stage and which form an integral part of this Host City
Agreement, including the Host City Event Guidelines, Host City Marks
Guidelines, Host City Publication Guidelines, Host City Poster Guidelines,
Host City Premium Guidelines and Host City Website Guidelines; and

c) any directives and instructions issued by FIFA and/or the Member Association
at a later stage on the basis of this Host City Agreement and the respective
FIFA guidelines.

(ii) For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Clause 3.4. (iii) above do not apply to
any such guidelines as well as any directives and instructions issued by FIFA and/or
the Member Association on the basis of this Host City Agreement and the Host City
Authority shall bear any costs incurred in relation to the fulfilment of any obligations
arising there from.

l.1.2 Host City Entities

(i) The Host City Authority shall be entitled, on a case-by-case basis and in any case
subject to the prior written approval by FIFA, to delegate to its majority-owned
entities and institutions the exercise of rights granted to the Host City Authority
under this Host City Agreement. The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges:

a) not to have any right to claim such approval from FIFA or the Member
Association;

b) that such approval by FIFA shall be given or withheld by F!FA, at its sole
discretion; and

c) that any approval given by F!FA shall not produce any prejudging effect in
relation to further approvals requested by the Host City Authority.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that no such majority-owned
entity and institution shall be entitled to enforce any rights and/or opportunities
granted to the Host City Authority under this Host City Agreement directly against
FIFA and/or the Member Association and/or to exercise any such rights or
opportunities beyond expiration of this Host City Agreement.
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11.3 Reservation of Rigt.ts

All rights and opportunities in relation to the Competition, including the Competition-
related Events, which are not expressively granted by FIFA to the Host City Authority under
this Host City Agreement are exclusively reserved by FIFA and/or the Member Association.

Scope of Legal Protection of Host City Rights

The Host City Authority agrees acknowledges that the scope of the legal protection of the
rights and opportunities in relation to the hosting and staging of the Competition also in
the Host City and which are granted to the Host City Authority under this Host City
Agreement remains entirely at the sole discretion, and within the responsibility of, FIFA.
The Host City Authority shall not be entitled to claim from FIFA and/or the Member
Association any measures in respect of the protection of such rights.

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12, SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

12.1 Sustainability Requirements

12.1.1 General Principle

(;) The host;ng and stag;ng of the Cornpet;bon cceates a s;gn;ficant soda!, econorn;c
and environmental impact in the Host Country, including the Host City. Carefully
balancing social, environmental and economic considerations are key to a
sustainable event.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall manage any of its activities in connection with hosting
and staging the Competition also in the Host City in a sustainable manner.

12.1.2 Environmental Protection

The Host City Authority shall fully support any efforts of FIFA and the Member Association
to ensure that any adverse impact on the natural environment and resources as a result of
the preparation and organisation of the Competition also in the Host City is minimised and
that, in particular, the principles of environmental protection are applied in relation to
water usage, energy consumption, transport, procurement, construction and upgrading of
infrastructure, waste management, tourism and the protection of environmentally
sensitive areas affected by the Competition.

12,2 Human Rights and Labour Standards

12.2.1 General Principle

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 FIFA is committed itself, and expects al! involved stakeholders (including the Host City
Authority) to be fully committed, to respecting all Human Rights in every aspect of the
organisation of the Competition, including legacy and post-event related activities.

12.2.2 Undertakings by Host City Authority

(i) The Host City Authority shall respect human rights in accordance with its obligations
and commitments made in the Host City Declaration which was submitted by the
Member Association as part of the Bid.

(ii) Without limitation to Clause 12.2.2 (i) above, the Host City Authority shall:

a) support, and participate in, any multi-stakeholder forum requested or set up

by FIFA and/or the Member Association to facilitate an open and structured
dialogue between the relevant stakeholders, including civil society experts,
in relation to Human Rights in connection with hosting and staging the
Competition also in the Host City and/or the Host City Authority's activities
relating to this Host City Agreement; and

b) support, and cooperate with, any grievance mechanisms, monitoring

activities or such other remediation processes as determined by FIFA
(whether established by FIFA, the Member Association, governmental
authorities and/or other relevant entities) for individuals and communities
who may be adversely impacted in connection with hosting and staging the
Competition also in the Host City and/or the Host City Authority's activities
relating to this Host City Agreement.

13. GENERAL MATTERS

13.1 Costs

Unless otherwise explicitly stated in this Host City Agreement, the Host City Authority
shall be responsible to bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Host City Authority for
the fulfilment of its obligations, and the exercise of the rights granted to the Host City
Authority, as set out in this Host City Agreement.

Taxes, Duties and Levies

(i) Subject to clause 13.3 below, each party sha!I bear its own taxes, duties and levies
which result from entering and/or implementation and/or cancellation of this Host
City Agreement.

(ii) The partiesagreethattheyshal! cooperate in good faith to minimise non-refundable

taxes, duties and levies in line with applicable legislation and practice. If applicable
legislation and practice provides for refund, reduction or credit of taxes, duties and
levies, the parties shall be obliged to apply reasonable best efforts to obtain such
refund, reduction or credit and shall issue all necessary forms and/or other
documentation as requested by applicable legislation and practice for obtaining
such refund, reduction or credit. For the avoidance of doubt, it shall be stated that
such obligation to apply reasonable best efforts for obtaining refund, reduction or

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 credit of taxes does not entitle a party to request amendments or changes to this
Host City Agreement.

(iii) Any tax ruling request to be submitted to tax authorities in connection with this Host
City Agreement or dealing with the Host City Authority's relationship to FIFA and/or
the Member Association shall be submitted to, and has to be approved by, FIFA in
advance.

Municipal Taxes

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that all taxes, duties and levies
which are imposed directly or indirectly by statute, directives orin any other binding
legal form on FIFA and/or FIFA's subsidiaries and/or the Member Association as a
direct or indirect consequence of the Competition and/or the entering and/or
implementation and/or cancellation of this Host City Agreement under municipal
laws and regu_lations in the Host City Authority shall be borne by the Host City
Authority.

To the extent that FIFA and/or FIFA's subsidiaries and/or the Member Association
incur any costs for taxes imposed under municipal laws and regulations in the Host
City, the Host City Authority shall indemnify and ho!d free and harmless F!FA and/or
FIFA's subsidiaries and/or the Member Association from and against any such tax
payment.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the terms and conditions of
this Clause 13.2 shall not affect any exemption from any taxes, duties and levies
granted to F!FA in the Host Country on any level, including any exemption from
taxes, duties and levies payable under municipal laws and regulations in the Host
City.

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Match Schedule and Teams

The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that F!FA, at its sole discretion, may
decide on the Match schedule, including the number of Matches, the Teams participating
in the Matches and the selection of the host cities of the Matches.

Reporting

Commencing on the day of the selection of the Host City Authority as host city of the
Competition, the Host City Authority shall quarterly, or at any time requested by FIFA or
the Member Association, submit to FIFA and the Member Association written progress
reports describing the complete status of its plans and activities relating to this Host City
Agreement. In addition, the Host City Authority shall immediately inform the Member
Association and FIFA of any difficulties in connection with complying with its obligations
under this Host City Agreement.

13.6 Communication ( Project Management Structure

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 (i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA retains the right to
decide the manner in which FIFA and the Member Association communicate with
the Host City Authority and manage the Host City relationship, in particular with
respect to the exercise of any rights, and the fulfilment of any obligations, by the
Host City Authority pursuant to this Host City Agreement. FIFA and the Member
Association will establish and regularly update a communication protocol for the
Host City Authority, containing minutes of any relevant meetings and further
relevant correspondence and information.

(ii) The Host City Authority shall best possibly support FIFA and the Member
Association to integrate into, and reflect the relevant project-related details and
milestones in, the tool or platform fort he project and knowledge management, and
the policies, procedures and standards, as established by FIFA for the Competition.

{iii) By no later than 30 June 2022 or such later date as determined by FIFA, the Host City
Authority shall:

a) submit to F!FA an overall project plan indicating the manner in which the Host
City Authority intends to fulfil its obligations under this Host City Agreement,
including any key milestones and budget information;

b) submit to FIFA their organisational charts in relation to the Competition,

including potential staffing plans; and

c) appoint a Host City manager who shall be the head of the Competition office
within the Host City administration and shall be responsible to coordinate all
matters within the Host City in relation to the Competition.

13.7 Inspection Visits

The Host City Authority shall support the Member Association and FIFA in respect of any
Host City inspection visits, which will focus on the procurement of any obligations of the
Host City Authority as contained in this Host City Agreement as well as any other
operational matters in relation to the Competition. In particular, the Host City Authority
shall make available to any such inspection visit the necessary personnel of any authorities
involved in the preparation for the Competition, including the Host City manager. The
Member Association and FIFA will inform the Host City Authority reasonably in advance of
any such inspection visits, outlining in detail the programme and content as well as
information required to be prepared by the Host City Authority.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

Representations and Warranties

Host City Agreement

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 (i) The term of this Host City Agreement commences on the date of its conclusion
pursuant to Clause 2.1 (iii) above and will expire on 3:;_ December 2026 1 unless
previously terminated in accordance with the provisions of Clause 14.8 below.

(ii) For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Clauses 9 and 10 above and this Clause
14 shall survive expiry or early termination of this Host City Agreement.

(iii) !n the event that the Host City is not selected as host city for the Competition and
FIFA and the Member Association do not accept the irrevocable offer by the Host
City Authority as established in the unilaterally executed Stadium Agreement, the
provisions of Clauses 4.4, 9, 101 14.11 14.7, 14.8 1 14.10, 14.13, 14.14, 14.16, 14.17,
14.19, 14.20 and 14.21 shall remain binding for the Host City Authority, FIFA and the
Member Association and the other member associations (if applicable).

Termination

Termination by Member Association and F!FA

(i) General Principle

With respect to the termination of this Host City Agreement by F!FA and the
Member Association, the following applies:

a) FIFA and the Member Association shall not have the right for ordinary
termination of this Host City Agreement.

b) FIFA and the Member Association shall, by written notice, have the right for
an extraordinary termination with immediate effect of this Host City
Agreement, completely or in part, for important grounds as a result of which
the continuation of this Host City Agreement can no longer be reasonably
expected from the Member Association and/or FIFA. For the avoidance of
doubt, this provision shall constitute an independent termination reason and
shall not be relevant in connection with the interpretation of the other
termination reasons.

c) FIFA and the Member Association shall, by written notice, have the right for
an extraordinary termination with immediate effect of this Host City
Agreement, if the Stadium Agreement with the relevant Stadium Authority
or the Hosting Agreement is terminated for whatever reason.

d) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that, irrespective of FIFA's
and the Member Association's rights under subsection b) above, FIFA and the
Member Association shall have the right to terminate this Host City
Agreement on such grounds as set forth in, and pursuant to, Clause 14.8.1 (ii)
and (iii) below.

e) The Member Association shall not be entitled to terminate this Host City
Agreement without the prior written consent of FIFA to be explicitly notified
in writing by FIFA directly to the Host City Authority. The Host City Authority
agrees and acknowledges that FIFA shall be entitled to terminate this Host
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 (v) Consequences of Termination

In case of termination of this Host City Agreement, completely or in part, by FIFA

and the Member Association, the Host City Authority sha!l:

a) not have anydaims or rights to damages or further compensation against the

Member Association and/or FIFA, F!FA's and/or the Member Association's
subsidiaries and/or their directors, officers, members, agents, auxiliary
persons, representatives and employees, and expressly waives all such rights;

b) indemnify FIFA and the Member Association, FIFA's and/or the Member
Association's subsidiaries and other concerned parties for all damages of
whatever nature in such cases described, and subject to the terms and
conditions set forth, in Clause 14.5 above; and

c) refrain from making any public statement in connection with such

termination, unless otherwise explicitly approved by the Member Association
and/or FIFA in writing prior to such statement.

Termination by FIFA and the Member Association shall be without prejudice to any
obligations due to be performed by the Host City Authority, or claims accrued
against the Host City Authority, prior to such termination and shall not be construed
as a waiver of any such existing rights and/or claims.

In case of early termination or expiration of this Host City Agreement by the FIFA
and the Member Association any and all rights granted to the Host City Authority
shall cease with immediate effect and shall fully, at no costs and without any
restriction, revert back to FIFA.

Termination by Host City Authority

(i) General Principle

With respect to the termination of this Host City Agreement by the Host City
Authority, the following applies:

a) the Host City Authority shall not have the rightforordinarytermination of this
Host City Agreement; and

b) the Host City Authority shall, with written notice, have the right for an
extraordinary termination of this Host City Agreement, completely or on part,
with immediate effect for important grounds as a result of which the
continuation of this Host City Agreement can no longer be reasonably
expected from the Host City Authority.

(ii) Consequences of Termination

a) In case of termination of this Host City Agreement by the Host City Authority,
irrespective of the termination the Host City Authority shall refrain from
making any public statement in connection with such termination, unless

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 otherwise explicitly approved by the Member Association and FIFA in writing
prior to such statement.

b) Termination by the Host City Authority shall be without prejudice to any

obligations due to be performed by FIFA and/or the Member Association, or
claims accrued against FIFA and/or the Member Association, prior to such
termination and shall not be construed as a waiver of any such existing rights
and/or claims.

c) In case of early termination or expiration of this Host City Agreement by the

Host City Authority any and all rights granted to the Host City Authority shall
cease with immediate effect and shall fully, at no costs and without any
restriction, revert back to FIFA.

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14.4 Force Maieure

(i) The Parties agree and acknowledge that, for the purposes of this Host City
Agreement, a force majeure event is any event which is not within the reasonable
control of either party, including any natural disasters and adverse weather
conditions (such as flood, earthquake, storm or hurricane), fire, war, invasion,
hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, riot,
revolution, insurrection, military coup, act of terrorists or other public enemies,
nationalisation, confiscation, sanctions, boycott of the Competition or otherwise
and other adverse acts imposed by the Government and other governmental
authorities, blockage, embargo, labour dispute, strike or lockout.
(ii) In case of a force majeure event, the following shall apply:

a) The failure or inability of a party to comply with an obligation under this Host
City Agreement due to a force majeure event shall not be deemed a breach of
this Host City Agreement by such party.

b) FIFA and the Member Association shall be entitled to terminate this Host City
Agreement pursuant to Clause 14.8.1 (iii) above.

c) None of the parties shall be entitled to receive any compensation for any loss
that may be caused in connection with such force majeure event, including loss
of revenues and to assert any claims or rights to damages against the
respective other party.

d) If a force majeure event prevents, or there is a likelihood that a force majeure

event will prevent, a party from complying with an obligation under this Host
City Agreement, such party shall take all reasonable steps to minimise any
delay or damage that may be caused in connection with such force majeure
event (including alternative measures to achieve a result which corresponds
to the fullest possible extent to the fulfilment of any such obligation), comply
with all of its other obligations and timely notify the other party of the
likelihood or actual occurrence of such force majeure event.

Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation

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 General Principle

The Hust City Authority agrees and acknowledges that, in certain ciicumstances, the
Member Association and/or FIFA may take a decision to cancel, abandon, postpone and/or
relocate one or more Matches and/or the entire Competition. With this respect, the
following scenarios shall have such meaning as described below:

(i) "abandonment of the Competition" means to abandon the Competition after its
commencement so that a part of it will not take place within fifteen (15) months of
the initially scheduled commencement date for the Competition as determined by
FIFA;

(ii) "abandonment of a Match" means to abandon such Match after its commencement
so that a part of it will not take place prior to the end of the Competition;

(iii) "cancellation of the Competition" means not to hold the Competition (as a whole)
within fifteen (15) months of the initially scheduled commencement date for the
Competition as determined by FIFA;

(iv) "cancellation of a Match" means not to hold such Match (as a whole) prior to the end
of the Competition;

{v) "postponement of the Competition" means to shift the time of the Competition (in
whole or in part) so that it takes place within fifteen (15) months of the initially
scheduled commencement date for the Competition as determined by FIFA;
(vi) "postponement of a Match" means to shift the time of such Match (in whole or in
part) so that it takes place prior to the end of the Competition, including any
interruption of a Match and regardless of the duration of such interruption;

(vii) "relocation of the Competition" means to geographically shift the Competition (in
whole or in part, including one or more Matches) to another country outside of the
Host Country (for the avoidance of doubt, this may or may not be combined with a
postponement); and

(viii) "relocation of a Match" means to geographically shift such Match (in whole or in
part) to another stadium within the Host Country or, in the event that the Member
Association has been selected by FIFA together with other member associations to
co-organise the Competition, regardless of whether the other stadium is
geographically located in the Host Country or another host country (for the
avoidance of doubt, this may or may not be combined with a postponement).

Grounds for Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that FIFA shall be entitled to
cancel, abandon, postpone and/or relocate one or more Matches and/or the entire
Competition on the grounds for termination by FIFA and the Member Association as
set out in Clause 14.8.1 above.

(ii) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that, as a result of a cancellation,
abandonment, postponement and relocation of one or more Matches pursuant to
Clause 14.10.2 (i) above, FIFA is entitled to additionally cancel, abandon, postpone
and/or relocate:
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 a) one or more Matches in order to protect the integrity of the Competition,
based on the Laws of the Game or the Competition Regulations (e.g. to ensure
the simultaneous holding of the last group stage Matches of the Competition)
or due to operational or organisational reasons; or

b) the Competition in order to protect its integrity, based on the Laws of the
Game or the Competition Regulations or due to operational or organisational
reasons.

Implementation of Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation

(i) The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that the cancellation,
abandonment, postponement and relocation of one or more Matches and/or the
entire Competition may be implemented by FIFA and the Member Association by
means of:

a) a complete or partial termination of this Host City Agreement pursuant to

Clause 14.8.1 above; and/or

b) mutually agreed changes to the provisions of this Host City Agreement in

relation to the implementation pursuant to Clause 14.10.3 (ii) below.

(ii) ln the implementation of the cancellation, abandonment, postponement and

relocation of one or more Matches and/or the entire Competition, the Member
Association and FIFA shall consult the Host City Authority and use all reasonable
efforts to follow the principle of proportionality with a view to achieving the
intended objectives of hosting and staging Matches in the Stadium and reasonably
reducing any expected adverse impacts on the Host City Authority, the Member
Association, FIFA and other involved third parties.
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Consequences of Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement and Relocation

(i) In the event of a cancellation, abandonment, postponement or relocation of the

Competition or a Match:

a) the Host City Authority shall not be entitled to terminate this Host City
Agreement and not receive any compensation and/or assert any claims or
rights to damages against the Member Association and/or FIFA, regardless of
the decision taken by the Member Association and/or FIFA; and

b) Clause 14.8.1 (v) above shall apply.

(ii) In the event of a postponement of the Competition, the term of this Host City
Agreement shall be extended automatically until six (6) months after the end of the
Competition.

No Partnership

Neither this Host City Agreement nor the course of the dealing between the parties shall
create a joint venture, partnership, agency or similar relationship between FIFA, the

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 (i) The Host City Authority may not transfer and/or assign any of its rights or
obligations under this Host City Agree1 nent without the prior written consent of
FIFA and the Member Association.

(ii) FIFA and the Member Association shall be entitled to transfer and/or assign any of
its rights or obligations under this Host City Agreement, and to delegate the
performance of its obligations hereunder, to any third party, including pursuant to
Clause 2.2 (ii) above.

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:14.9 No Waiver

Any waiver by either party of a right arising out of this Host City Agreement or any breach
of this Host City Agreement will not operate as, or be construed to be, a waiver of any
rights relating to any other breach of such provision orof any breach of any other provision
or a waiver of any right arising out of this Host City Agreement. Any waiver must be
provided in writing. Failure by either party to insist upon strict adherence to any provision
of this Host City Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered to be a waiver
of, or deprive such party of the right to subsequently insist upon strict adherence to, that
provision or any other provision of this Host City Agreement.

:14.:10 Confidentiality and Public Statements

14.10.1 Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that the contents, in particular the financial details, of, and any
information disclosed pursuant to, this Host City Agreement are confidential and agree to
do all things necessary to preserve their confidentiality, except to the extent that:

(i) disclosure is required by relevant laws or court orders;

(ii) the contents are, or the information is, in the public domain (other than by reason of
a breach of this Clause 14.10.1);

(iii) disclosure is necessary within the Host City Authority, the Member Association or
FIFA as part of such group's ordinary reporting or review procedure; or

(iv) disclosure is made to the Host City Authority's, the Member Association's or FIFA's
professional advisers or auditors who have a legitimate need to know such contents
or information and who agree to be bound by the provisions of this Clause 14.10.1.

14.10.2 Public Statements

(i) The Host City Authority shall at all times coordinate any public statements, as well
as any of its public and private press briefings, with the Member Association and
F!FA. The Host City Authority agrees and acknowledges that consistency between
the Host City Authority, the Member Association and FlFA is of essence, in relation
to content, means and relevance of the respective communication matters. The
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 (v) References to "Clauses" are, unless expressly stated otherwise, references to clauses
of this Host City Agreement.

(vi) The headings of the Clauses and articles in this Host City Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of
the provision to which they refer.

(vii) All annexes attached to this Host City Agreement form an integral part thereof.

Amendments

Any amendments to, or changes of, this Host City Agreement shall be valid only if made in
writing and signed by FIFA and the Member Association on the one side and the Host City
Authority on the other side.

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Indemnification/ Limitation of Liability

(i) The Host City Authority shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Member
Association and FIFA, any subsidiary of the Member Association and F!FA as well as
their directors, officers, representatives, employees, agents and/or auxiliary
persons, from and against a!I liabilities, obligations, damages, losses, penalties,
claims, demands, recoveries, deficiencies, fines, costs or expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) of whatsoever nature and evidenced to
have been paid or incurred by FIFA and/or the Member Association resulting from,
or arising out of, or attributable to, any breach of this Host City Agreement by, or
any act or omission of, the Host City Authority including its officers, directors,
members, representatives, auxiliary persons, employees or agents and the
termination of this Host City Agreement pursuant to Clause 14.3.1 (ii) above.

(ii) To the extent permitted by applicable laws, the Host City Authority hereby waives
any and all claims of liability against the Member Association, FIFA, any FIFA
subsidiaries and their officers, directors, members, agents, representatives or
employees, for any loss or damage to the Host City or any other personal or property
lossesordamages(including injuries and death), whether or not such loss or damage
may have been caused by or resulted from the negligence of the Member
Association, FIFA, any FIFA subsidiaries their officers, directors, members, agents,
representatives or employees. None of such entities or persons shall be liable to the
Host City Authority for any damages should a Match scheduled to take place at the
Stadium not take place at the Stadium or otherwise not take place as scheduled.

Any such claims of liability caused by, or resulted from, intentional behaviour by the
Member Association, FIFA, any FIFA subsidiaries, their officers, directors, members,
agents, representatives or employees remain unaffected from the waiver pursuant
to this Clause 14.15 (ii).

(iii) In addition and without limiting the above, the Host City Authority also agrees and
acknowledges that FIFA, the Member Association, their subsidiaries, as well as their
officers, agents, employees, licensees, representatives, or subcontractors shall not
be liable for any damages, losses, costs and expenses resulting from or arising out
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 of any safety and/or security incidents or accidents in the Host City in connection
with the Competition.

(iv) The Member Association, FIFA, any FIFA subsidiaries, their officers, directors,
members, agents, representatives or employees as well as licensees or sub•
contractors shall not be liable to the Host City Authority for any direct or indirect
damages in connection with, resulting from, the cancellation, abandonment,
postp_onement or relocation of the Competition or a Match scheduled to take place
in the Stadium.

14.17 No Joint Liability

FIFA and the Member Association are not jointly and severally liable to the Host City
Authority for their respective obligations under, or in relation to, this Host City Agreement,
but only for their respective obligations pursuant to this Host City Agreement. For the
avoidance of doubt, FIFA and the Member Association are not considered to be partners
in relation to the Competition or otherwise, and the Host City Authority acknowledges that
it shall have no claims or rights against FIFA in case of a violation of any obligations of the
Member Association, and that it shall have no claims or rights against the Member
Association in case of a violation of any obligations of FIFA.

Anti-Corruption

The parties acknowledge that giving and taking bribes can lead to criminal proceedings,
amongst others in accordance with art. 4a of the Swiss Federal Law on Unfair Competition
(art. 102 of the Swiss Criminal Code) and art. 322octies and art. 322°0 vies of the Swiss Criminal
Code and any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption legislation.

Language

(i) All documentation, material and/or correspondence provided by the Host City
Authority, or any third party appointed by the Host City Authority, to the Member
Association or FIFA, respectively by the Member Association or FIFA to the Host City
Authority or such third party under, or in connection with, this Host City Agreement
shall be in English.

(ii) In the event that the Host City Authority or any such third party are legally required
under the applicable laws in the Host Country to execute any such documentation,
material or correspondence in a language other than English, the Host City
Authority sha!1 submit to the Member Association and F!FA:

a) the fully executed and initialled original version of such documentation,

material and/or correspondence in the official language of the Host Country;
and

b) an English translation of such documentation, material or correspondence. In

the event of an agreement to be signed or acknowledged by the Member
Association, the English version of the agreement shall be fully executed and
initialled by the Stadium Authority or the relevant third party. If permitted
under the applicable laws of the Host Country, in case of any discrepancies
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 between the version in the official language of the Host Country and the
English version, the English version shall always prevail.

(iii) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by FIFA and the Member Association:

a) any translation of an agreement or any other legally binding document shall

be conducted by a sworn and certified translator specialised in translations of
!ega! documents; and

b) such legal requirement under the applicable laws in the Host Country to
execute any such documentation, material or correspondence in a language
other than English shal! be proven in form of a legal statement by a local
attorney of the highest professional reputation.

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14.20 Governing Law

This Host City Agreement is to be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the
laws of Switzerland, to the exclusion of any choice of law principles and to the exclusion of
the Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

14.21 Arbitration

All disputes in connection with this Host City Agreement, including disputes as to its
conclusion, binding effect, amendment and termination, are to be promptly settled
between the parties by negotiation. If no solution can be reached, any such dispute shall,
to the exclusion of any court or other forum, be exclusively resolved by an arbitral tribunal
consisting of three (3) arbitrators under the auspices of, and pursuant to, the Swiss Rules
of International Arbitration of the Swiss Chambers of Commerce. The seat of the
arbitration shall be Zurich, Switzerland and the language of the proceedings shall be
English. For the avoidance of doubt, any determination made by the arbitra! tribunal shall
be final and binding on the parties.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Host City Agreement to be executed in
three (3) copies by their duly author;sed representatives.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA)

By: By,

Name: Name: .

Title. Title:

THE CANADIAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION (CSA)

By: By:

Name: Name: ...

Title: Title:

CITY OF VANCOUVER

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Name: Sadhu Johnston Name: Francie Connell ., G.C.

Title: City Manager Title: Director of Legal Services

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 ANNEXE1
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Glossac:y:ofTerms

"2026 FWC Entity"" means the subsidiary established by FIFA in the Host Country as the
central entity for the operational delivery of all tasks, activities and sub"projects in relation to
the Competition by FIFA and the Member Association.

"2026 FWC Hosting Requirements" means a document developed and issued by FIFA for the
Competition, containing the requirements to be complied with by the Host City Authority in
connection with hosting and staging the Competition also in the Host City with descriptions,
quality standards, specifications and modifications of the obligations under this Host City
Agreement, further obligations and requirements of the Host City Authority as well as roles
and responsibilities of the involved parties.

"2026 FWC Subsidiary" means a subsidiary, branch, office or other representation

established by the 2026 FWC Entity and/or FIFA in another country outside of the Host
Country (where the 2026 FWC Entity itself is not established) in case the Member Association
has been selected by FIFA together with other member associations to organise the
Competition.

"Accommodation" means guest rooms, office spaces, function rooms, conference and
meeting rooms and other rooms, spaces and facilities in a hotel or other accommodations for
use by the Accommodation User Groups in relation to the Competition and/or a Competition-
related Event.

"Accommodation User Groups" means the groups using Accommodation as defined by FIFA,
at its sole discretion, such as the FIFA Delegation, the Member Association, other member
associations co-organising the Competition (in the event that the Member Association has
been selected by FIFA together with other member associations to co-organise the
Competition), Team Delegations, the Host Broadcaster, Commercial Affiliates, Media Rights
Licensees, Media Representatives, the hospitality rights holder and its clients, participants in
FIFA Sustainability Activities, any other guests or service providers as determined by FIFA as
we!! as the members of the general public attending the Competition or a Com-petition-
related Event in a personal, non-commercial capacity.

"Accreditation Centre" means any location established by FIFA and the Member Association
in relation to the Competition and/or a Competition-related Event, at which Accreditation
Passes are processed and issued to the Accreditation Pass holders.

"Accreditation Pass" means a card, bib-card, wristband or other item (including any
supplementary access devices) which (i) is issued by, or at the instruction of, FIFA and/or the
Member Association to persons conducting an official function in connection with the
Competition at the Stadium and/or the site of a Competition-related Event and (ii) permits its
holder to access the Stadium or site of a Competition-related Event as well as and any areas
and zones at the Stadium or site of a Competition*related Event needed to access to perform
the function.

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 "Competition Marks" means the (i) Host City Composite logo, (ii) Host City Designation, (iii)
Official Emblem, (iv) Official Mascot, (v) Official Slogan, (vi) Official Posters, (vii) two
dhnensional representations of the Official Trophy (expressly excluding three dimensional
copies thereof), (viii) any official name of the Competition (in any language) and any
abbreviations thereof, (ix) the Competition Design and (x) anyothermark(including any word
marks), design, slogan, emblem, title or other identification or symbol developed by FIFA and
selected by FIFA for the official use in connection with the Competition or a Competition-
related Event.

"Competition Period" means the period commencing ten (10) days prior to the Opening
Match and concluding five (5) days after the last Match of the Competition.

"Competition Regulations" means the FIFA regulations established by the FIFA Council for
the Competition, which contain the general rules for, and the format of, the Competition, in
their applicable form as issued by FIFA from time to time.

"Controlled Area" means an area as determined by FIFA for each Stadium, which is located
directly adjacent to the Outer Stadium Perimeter (and may include, for example, temporary
parking areas used on Match Days, open outdoor spaces, entertainment areas or arenas) and
in which certain commercial and other activities are prohibited on Match Days and the days
prior to Match Days to ensure the smooth implementation of the organisation of the Matches
and protect the rights of the Commercial Affiliates.

"Draw" means the Final Draw and the Preliminary Draw.

"Event Transport" means the transport and general mobility of the constituent groups
involved in the preparation, hosting and staging of the Competition or a Competition-related
Event, as defined by FIFA. For the avoidance of doubt, Event Transport does not include
transport and general mobility of fans and other groups of people not being part of such
constituent groups.

"FIFA" means the Federation Internationale de Football Association, including any of its direct
or indirect subsidiaries, such as the 2026 FWC Entity and the 2026 FWC Subsidiaries (if
applicable).

"FIFA Congress" means the congress of FIFA in accordance with the FIFA Statutes.

"FIFA Congress Hotel" means any hotel which FIFA uses to accommodate the delegates of
the FIFA Congress staged in the Host Country the week prior to the Opening Match, the FIFA
delegation for the FIFA Congress, the Member Association, VVIP/VIP guests as determined
by FIFA.

"FIFA Council" means the council of FIFA, which is the highest internal executive body within
FIFA.

"FIFA Delegation" means the delegation appointed by FIFA for the Competition and/or a
Competition-related Event, comprising (i) members of FIFA committees, (ii) staff, consultants
and temporary support personnel of FIFA, the 2026 FWC Entity and any other FIFA direct or
indirect subsidiaries of FIFA, (iii) FIFA's guests, (including VIP and VVIP guests) and (iv) any
other individuals nominated by FIFA as being a member of such delegation.

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 "FIFA Fan Fest" means a secured and officially branded fan entertainment area established
in the HostCityoratotherlocations as determined by FIFA, which offers visitors, in particular,
the possibility to view Matches on on~ or more giant screens.

"FIFA Headquarters" means the operational headquarters for use by the members of the
FIFA Delegation, the Member Association's personnel and other entities and representatives
as determined by FIFA (such as its service providers) for the Competition.

"FIFA Marks" means FIFA's corporate mark and approved derivations thereof used to
indicate and identify FIFA as well as any additional or successor marks and devices adopted as
its brand identification by FIFA, but excluding (i) any FIFA technical or quality certification and
(ii) medical programme indicators.

"FIFA Partner" means any entity to which FIFA grants the most comprehensive package of
global advertising, promotional and marketing rights in relation to FIFA, the Competition and
other competitions organised by FIFA, which entitle such entities to the highest available level
of commercial association with FIFA, the Competition and other competitions organised by
FIFA.

"FIFA Statutes" means FJFA's governing statutes as adopted by the FIFA Congress and
amended from time to time.

"FIFA Sustainability Activities" means events, activities and/or programmes developed by

FIFA which promote Sustainable Development and contribute to a Sustainable Event
Management and F!FA's mission to build a stronger institution.

"FIFA Venue Hotel" means any hotel which FIFA operates as operational headquarters in
each of the host cities of the Competition, including the Host City, during the Competition
Period for use by the members of the F!FA Delegation, Referees, the Member Association's
personnel and other entities and representatives as determined by FIFA (such as its service
providers) which are residing in the Host City for the Competition.

"FIFA VIP Hotel" means any hotel which FIFA uses to accommodate FIFA VIPs (including the
FIFA Council members) and FIFA VIP guests for the Competition.

"FIFA World Cup Sponsor" means any entity to which FIFA grants the second most
comprehensive package of global advertising, promotional and marketing rights in relation
to the Competition and certain otherre!ated FIFA activities scheduled to take place during the
rights period of their contract.

"Final Draw" means the draw by which Teams participating in the final competition of the
2026 FIFA World Cup are drawn into competition groups and positions that will be featured in
the Match Schedule.

"Final Match" means the final match of the Competition.

"Government" means the national government of the Host Country.

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 "Host Broadcaster" means the entity directly or indirectly appointed by F!FA to provide
services in connection with the production of any content and material being subject to the
Media Rights, including:

(i) any audio-visual material, including the basic audio-visual feed (or any supplemental
feed)
(ii) any still or moving visual-only images;
(iii) any audio-only material, including dubbing and commentary; and
(iv) any text and data

in relation to all Matches, certain Competition-related Events and any other aspects of the
Competition which FIFA deems relevant, including the official film, magazines and other
documentaries of the Competition as well as Competition-related documentaries ;,
connection with the Teams or individuals being involved in the Competition.

"Host City" means the city in which, or in the vicinity of which, the Stadium is located and
which is selected by FIFA as host city of the Competition.

"Host City Declaration" means the declaration issued by the head of the Host City Authority,
demonstrating its support for the Bid by the Member Association and for staging Matches in
the Host City, which was submitted to F!FA as part of the Bid.

"Host City Composite Logo" means a composite logo developed by FIFA and/or the Member
Association in cooperation with the Host City Authority, which may comprise the Official
Emblem, the Host City Designation and a Host City-specific design element.

"Host City Designation" means the official designation to be used by all host city authorities
of the Competition, including the Host City Authority in connection with any of their activities
and events related to the Competition, as to be determined by FIFA at a later stage.

"Host City Event Guidelines" means guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by FIFA
governing the manner in which the Host City Authority may organise and implement Host
City Events.

"Host City Events" means any cultural or social events or activities organised by the Host City
Authority, or a third party acting on behalf or with the authority of the Host City Authority, in
relation to the Competition, irrespective of the use of any Competition Marks in connection
with these events and activities.

"Host City Marks Guidelines" means guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by FIFA
governing the manner in which the Host City Authority may be involved in the creation, and
use, of the Host City Composite Logo and may use any other Competition Marks to the extent
permitted in this Host City Agreement.

"Host City Poster" means an official Competition*related poster created by FIFA, the
Member Association and the Host City Authority in accordance with the process set out in this
Host City Agreement, which may comprise the Official Emblem, the Competition Design and
a Host City-specific design element.

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 "Host City Poster Guidelines" means the guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by FIFA
for the design, creation, production, use and marketing of the Host City Poster.
.
"Host City Premium Guidelines" means the guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by
FIFA for the production and use of Premiums by the Host City.

"Host City Publication Guidelines" means the guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by
FIFA for the production and use of any publications and print material produced and/or
distributed by the Host City Authority in connection with the Competition.

"Host City Website Guidelines" means the guidelines issued to the Host City Authority by
FIFA governing the manner in which the Host City Authority shall be entitled to promote and
communicate its status as a host city of the Competition.

"Host City Vision Statement" means the declaration to be issued by the Host City Authority,
which shall outline its vision and strategy as well as its related objectives with regard to
staging Matches in the Host City, including how the Host City Authority intends to leverage
the event and to achieve the best possible effects and legacy for the Host City, which was
submitted to FIFA as part of the Bid.

"Host Country" means the country of the Member Association.

"Hosting Agreement" means the agreement to be entered into between FIFA and the
Member Association (and other member associations if the Member Association has been
selected by FIFA together with such other member associations to co-organise the
Competition) in connection with hosting and staging the Competition in the Host Country or
Host Countries.

"Human Rights" means, at a minimum, those internationally recognised human rights,

including labour rights, expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles
concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organisation's (ILO)
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The latter includes !LO's core
labour conventions, C29 on Forced Labour and Protocol to C29, C87 on Freedom of
Association and Protection of the Right to organise convention, C98 on the Right to organise
and to Collective Bargaining, C100 on Equal Remuneration, (105 on Abolition of Forced
Labour, C111 on Discrimination (Employment and Occupation), (138 on Minimum Age, and
(182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. Depending on the nature of activities and potential
impacts, the scope and consideration of internationally recognised human rights shall be
enlarged to include, for instance, the United Nations instruments on the rights of indigenous
peoples; women; national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities; children; persons with
disabilities; and migrant workers and their families, as well as the ILO's Convention C135 on
Workers' Representatives and C155 and (167 on Occupational Safety and Health.

"Inner Stadium Perimeter" means the perimeter around the main Stadium building within
the Stadium fence at which the final formal Ticket check is conducted for spectators attending
a Match.

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"Participating Member Association" means any member association whose Team has
qualified to participate in the Competition.

"Preliminary Draw" means the draw by which Tearns of all member associations participating
in the qualification for the Competition are drawn into competition groups for each of the
Confederations.

"Premium" means any promotional or other item of merchandise which bear the Host City
Composite Logo and are given away free of charge.

"Protocol Routes" means the official FIFA protocol route used for the main, official traffic
within the Host City during the Competition Period or the periods of certain Competition-
related Events hosted and staged in the Host City, such as the road between the Airport and
main train stations of the Host City and the Stadium, any Draw venues (if applicable), the FIFA
Headquarters (if applicable) and the Official Hotels,

"Public Exhibition Rights" means (i) al! rights to transmit, in any language and throughout
the universe, by means of any media whatsoever, any audio-only, still or moving visual-only
or audio-visual material, data and/or textual material of, and/or relating to the Competition
and/or any of the ceremonies relating to the Competition (or any part thereof) for exhibition
to, and intelligible reception by, an audience located anywhere in cinemas, bars, restaurants,
stadiums, offices, construction sites, oil rigs, water-borne vessels, buses, trains, armed
services establishments, educational establishments, hospitals and any other place other
than a private dwelling; and (ii) all rights to organise and stage any event whereat an audience
may view or listen to such transmission(s) (whether or not such exhibition is open to the
general public); and (iii) all rights to exploit any and all commercial opportunities (including,
without limitation and for example, entrance fees, sponsorship, merchandising, broadcast
sponsorship and supplier opportunities) arising from, and/or in connection with, such events,
transmission and/or exhibition. For the avoidance of doubt, Public Exhibition Rights exclude
In-Flight Rights.

"Referee" means any Match referee, assistant referee, fourth official and/or any further
Match official appointed for the Competition which, if applicable, includes the fifth official as
well as the additional assistant referee.

"Referee Base Camp" means the base camp for the use of the Referees, certain other
members of the FIFA Delegation and certain Member Association's personnel during the
Competition Period, consisting of a hotel (including guest rooms, office spaces and function
rooms) and the training site connected to the Referee Base Camp.

"Regional Supporter" means any entity to which FIFA grants the third most comprehensive
package of advertising, promotional and marketing rights in relation to the Competition, such
rights to be exercisable on a regional basis.

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All inventory specifically created • Outdoor Media owned by Host City Authority: May be
for the Competition freely exploited by the Host City Authority provided it is
only sold to FIFA, a Commercial Affiliate, a Media Rights
Licensee or other FIFA-approved entities.

Adequate inventory at key - Outdoor Media owned by third garty: FIFA to be

locations at the Airport provided free of charge with a first right to acquire at
average market prices from two (2) years prior to the
start of the Competition, such right to be exercisable no
later than on 31 October of the year prior to the year of
the Competition.

Vehicle exteriors on mass transit - Outdoor Media owned by Host City Authority: May be
routes to the Stadium freely exploited by the Host City Authority provided it is
only sold to FIFA, Commercial Affiliate, a Media Rights
Licensee or other FIFA-approved entities. Five Per cent
(5%) of the inventory shall be provided to FIFA free of
charge for branding purposes.

• Outdoor Media owned by Host City Authority, but

exgloited by third garties or owned by third garty: FIFA
to be provided free of charge with a first right to acquire
at average market prices from two (2) years prior to the
start of the Competition, such right to be exercisable no
later than on 31 October of the year prior to the year of
the Competition.

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