It will be distributed exclusively by Infront and made available to the international television market in February/March 2006.
The new series marks the first time that FIFA has endorsed an official television series leading into a FIFA World Cup.
The show will consist of a series of 16 x 26-minute programmes and will combine a wealth of unique and originally filmed material, including interviews with players and managers.
There will be in-depth items on the countries and teams that have qualified for the event. The series will also feature the most up-to-date footage from both the qualification and friendly matches.
FIFA and Infront will work closely with the Local Organising Committee to showcase the host country.
Said JC)rC4me Valcke, director of FIFA marketing & TV: “This is a very welcome endeavour for FIFA and for the fans of football since the show will extend the exposure period of the FIFA World Cup on television beyond the actual tournament.”
Said Oliver Seibert from Infront: “Interest in the FIFA World Cup phenomenon is much wider than the traditional football audience and it is this wide audience that we want to reach, to build excitement ahead of June next year.”
