# The Football Spectators (2026 FIFA World Cup Control Period) Order 2026, Article 1: Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation


(1) This Order may be cited as the Football Spectators (2026 FIFA World Cup Control Period) Order 2026 and comes into force on 21st February 2026.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales.
(3) In this Order—
“the 1989 Act” means the Football Spectators Act 1989;
“The Tournament” means the external tournament known as the 2026 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/60/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/football-spectators-2026-fifa-world-cup-control-period-order-2026/article-1
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