In June 2028, professional player Fatima Al-Rashid notifies her Qatari club that she is pregnant. The club's compliance officer must apply Definition 30 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. Which paid-absence formula correctly reflects maternity leave on these facts?

Fourteen weeks' paid absence due to pregnancy, with at least eight weeks after birth. Definition 30 requires a minimum 14-week paid absence for pregnancy, with at least eight weeks after birth. Adoption leave, non-biological-parent leave and a ten-week formula each fall outside the statutory maternity-leave definition.

Eight weeks' paid absence for adoption of a child under two years of age.

Eight weeks' paid absence for a non-biological parent following birth.

Ten weeks' paid absence due to pregnancy, with at least six weeks after birth.

Fourteen weeks' paid absence due to pregnancy, with at least eight weeks after birth.

Female players — Guided lesson

Read articles 18quater and 18quinquies, then

From 2027

The exam still uses the January 2026 Study Materials. A later standalone of this regulation takes effect in 2027 — useful context, not the tested text.

Read articles 18quater and 18quinquies, then

From 2027

The exam still uses the January 2026 Study Materials. A later standalone of this regulation takes effect in 2027 — useful context, not the tested text.

Female players

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Article 18quater: Special provisions relating to female players — pregnancy

Article 18quinquies: Special provisions relating to female players — family leave