Who has the authority to define the jurisdiction of CAS?

The jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is defined primarily by the FIFA Statutes. These statutes outline the regulatory framework within which FIFA and its affiliated organizations operate, including the processes for arbitration and dispute resolution. By establishing the conditions under which disputes can be referred to CAS, the FIFA Statutes give the necessary authority and legitimacy to CAS to adjudicate cases involving FIFA members, competitions, and related matters.

In this context, the FIFA Congress and member associations play roles in governance and decision-making but do not have the specific authority to directly define CAS's jurisdiction. The Court of Arbitration for Sport itself operates independently and applies the rules and regulations set forth by organizations like FIFA but does not create or define its own jurisdiction unilaterally.