2019 Women's World Cup: Arkema (chemicals) becomes the first "National Supporter" of the tournament

Arkema, a French group specialised in chemicals, has become the first "National Supporter" of the 2019 Women's World Cup, announced FIFA and the LOC (Local Organising Committee) on 06/04/2018. The competition will be hosted in France from 07/06 to 07/07/2019.

This is a second level partnership in the sponsorship hierarchy of the competition. In addition to exclusivity for its sector of activity, Arkema will gain visibility on the advertising panels of the nine stadiums of the tournament, as well as the right to use the image and the brand of the 2019 Women's World Cup for its promotional campaigns in France.

"Already involved in the world of sailing, Arkema chose to associate themselves with the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 to support women’s engagement in football," said the international federation.

FIFA's sponsorship model for competitions other than the Men's World Cup and the Confederations Cup includes FIFA Partners (six to eight partners) and National Supporters (one to six partners). The 2015 Women's World Cup, hosted in Canada, included five FIFA Partners (adidas…