FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012

Media accreditation launched for FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012

The media accreditation process for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 is now open. The competition will be held in Bangkok and Korat from 1-18 November 2012.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 20 September 2012.
Media accreditation via the FIFA Media Channel is only for written press, photographers and Non-Rights Holders (NRHs, media entities that have not acquired the rights for the broadcast coverage of the event). There is a separate accreditation process for FIFA Media Rights Licensees (MRLs) that is serviced by the FIFA Broadcaster Servicing Team. A specific MRL link for the online accreditation registration will be made available to the MRLs by the FIFA Broadcaster Servicing Team.

For further queries please contact FIFABroadcasterServicing@fifa.org.
The competition will feature 24 countries, including the hosts Thailand, and reigning champions Brazil. A full list of the qualified teams can be found here: http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/qualifiers/index.html

Media accreditation process

Please note that the media accreditation process for any FIFA competition is done in two steps:

1. Register for access to the FIFA Media Channel by logging on to: http://media.fifa.com/
You will then receive notification approving your access to the FIFA Media Channel.
2. Once you have received your username and password, or if you are already registered, log on to: http://media.fifa.com. Select FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 from the “Competitions & Events” section, and complete the online media accreditation form.

The FIFA Media Channel is a password-protected website updated constantly during a competition. It is designed to provide media professionals with information on the latest event activities, including press conferences, team training sessions, details about competition media facilities including stadium media centres (SMCs) and media ticketing. You will also find useful contacts and other media resources.

Access to the FIFA Media Channel and an accreditation application do not guarantee an accreditation for a FIFA competition. If we are unable to accommodate you on this occasion, you will be informed by e-mail.

Visa information
Media visiting Thailand are advised that they may require a visa to enter the country and are responsible for making their own arrangements.
For more information on the FIFA Futsal World Cup, please visit: http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/index.html