Focus on current state of play in second- and third-tier competitions worldwide Report covers leagues in top 25 FIFA member associations While most coverage of club football focuses on the elite, the majority of competitions around the world are played at a lower level. In its endeavour to make the sport truly global, FIFA has taken a look at the status of second- and third-tier competitions around the world. The FIFA Comparative Analysis of Second and Third Divisions is a landmark study of how second- and third-tier competitions and the participating clubs are run. Published today, the report offers an overview of the current state of play in these leagues, whether professional or not.