Official announcements from the Government of Canada

Canada to Withhold Funding for Women’s Soccer Amid FIFA Sanctions

Jul 28, 2024, 12:06 PM

The Government of Canada has announced it will withhold funding for Canada Soccer in relation to the suspension of certain officials by FIFA. This decision will remain in effect for the duration of the FIFA sanctions. The announcement was made by Canadian sport minister Carla Qualtrough. The specifics of what the withholding of funding entails are still being clarified. The sanctions specifically target officials in women’s soccer.