To which body is the application to become a FIFA member country submitted?

The application to become a FIFA member country is submitted to the FIFA General Secretariat. This is the administrative body responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of FIFA and overseeing the compliance with its statutes and regulations. The General Secretariat plays a crucial role in processing the applications, ensuring that all necessary documentation and requirements are met according to FIFA's rules.

The FIFA Congress is primarily the supreme body of FIFA that convenes to discuss and make decisions regarding important matters, such as amendments to statutes or voting on key governance issues. The Football Tribunal deals with legal disputes related to football but is not involved in the membership application process. The FIFA Council serves as the main decision-making body and oversees strategic governance, but the initiation of membership applications specifically begins at the General Secretariat level.