Uruguay have lodged their appeal against the suspension of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
FIFA has been formally informed of the Uruguay FA's intention to appeal against the sanctions on Suarez.
The Uruguay football federation will now have a further seven days to prepare the paperwork for the appeal.
FIFA head of media Delia Fischer told a news conference in Rio de Janeiro: "We have received a declaration that they are planning to appeal. They informed us of their intention to appeal yesterday evening.
"The reasons for the appeal must now be given in writing within a deadline of seven days after the three days has expired."
