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## 1.2 Approval in organising country

The organisation and execution of a FIFA World Cup is no longer possible nowadays without the direct involvement and efficient support of the government of the respective country. It is not sufficient for a National Association affiliated to FIFA to provide together with a consortium of sponsors the financial guarantee for the organisation of a World Cup. Too many important factors fall directly within the governmental sector of the executive country. Thus, it is absolutely indispensable that prior to the final assignment of a FIFA World Cup, a governmental decision be in force which:

a. welcomes the football World Cup to the country,

b. gives all guarantees for the success of this World Cup.

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## 2. Initial Situation

2.1 It should be recalled that the organisation of the 1986 FIFA World Cup was assigned to the Colombian Football Federation by the FIFA Executive Committee at its meeting in Frankfort-on-the-Main on 9 June 1974.

2.2 On 17 May 1979, FIFA decided to increase the number of teams participating in the Final Competition from 16 to 24. The representative of the Colombian Football Federation expressed some misgivings as to the liability of the decision for the future (see minutes of Meeting No. 1 of the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup held in Zurich on 17 May 1979).

2.3 Following the successful experiences made within a sporting context at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, at its meeting in Madrid on 8 July 1982, the FIFA Executive Committee declared itself for the participation of 24 teams in the '86 World Cup as well.

2.4 Thus, in a sports technical sense the initial situation changed for the staging of the 1986 World Cup.

2.5 However, the economic, political and social situation worldwide has changed since 1974.

Moreover, FIFA has concluded a series of contracts in the meantime, which are already valid for the 1986 World Cup, thereby giving the economic-financial side a new aspect.

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2.6 In view of this situation and specified facts, the FIFA Executive Committee decided on the occasion of the afore-mentioned meeting in Madrid on 8 July 1982:

a) that new terms of reference be drawn up for the 1986 World Cup;

b) that these terms of reference be transmitted to the Organising Football Association for comment and declaration;

c) that a special Sub-Committee be formed which would proceed with an inspection tour on-the-spot and submit a report to the FIFA Executive Committee, once an answer had been received from the Organising Football Association.

d) that it would give its final say on the World Cup 86 project on 17 December 1982.

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### 3. Government Guarantees

The guarantees to be made by the government cover the following sectors:

#### 3.1 Entry and Exit Permit (Visa)

Distribution of visas without reservation to all officials, players and media representatives who have been accredited by FIFA, regardless of their nationality, race and religion. This shall also apply to foreign spectators.

#### 3.2 Customs

Free import and export:

a) of personal equipment;

b) of technical equipment of players and officials;

c) of the media representatives' technical equipment (cameras, video recorders, lighting material etc.);

d) of medical apparatus and pharmaceutical products

e) of food;

f) of all other technical accessories for the organisation of the World Cup (copying machines, typewriters, photofax, telex etc.)

#### 3.3 Security

Security is a matter for the State.

General security and personal protection are the No.1 commandment of a worldwide competition, particularly at airports, hotels, training grounds and in the stadia. This also includes the personal protection of all players, officials, media representatives and spectators before, during and after the matches as well as guaranteeing security and protection during domestic travel.

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### 3.4 Bank and Foreign Exchange Operations

This is an important point because it directly concerns the financial value of the FIFA World Cup. The Government must - either directly or through the national bank - make a declaration guaranteeing the free import and export of all foreign exchange in the organising country as well as the exchange and re-conversion of this foreign exchange into hard currency (US$ or Swiss francs). A re-conversion of the different currencies should equally be possible within the country under the internationally recognized conditions on the foreign exchange market. Moreover, a written authorization must be given by the respective governmental authorities enabling all payments abroad at the official rate.

If other laws are in force, these shall be repealed or modified for the duration of the World Cup.

### 3.5 Telecommunications

The government shall guarantee the existence (or the measures to be taken for the construction) of an international telecommunications network for telephone, telex, radio and television. Moreover, it shall see that a specific centre be set up for the World Cup where these communications media can be concentrated (Telecommunications Centre).

The description of such a centre is enclosed with this report.

ENCLOSURE

### 3.6 Transportation

One shall have to determine whether the domestic transport system and the national transport network are capable of preparing the necessary installations and means on time for the technical staging of a World Cup.