FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report expanded to offer detailed global insights and recommendations

FIFA has today published the fourth edition of Setting the Pace  – its informative benchmarking report that provides insights into the factors that drive success in women’s football clubs and leagues.

FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report 2024

Gianni Infantino calls on Concacaf to keep women’s football in focus

The FIFA President has encouraged North and Central American and Caribbean FIFA Member Associations (MAs) to continue their efforts in developing women’s football ahead of a potential bid from the Concacaf region to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031™.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 40th Concacaf Ordinary Congress 

Oumou Kane: Women’s football taking off in Mauritania

Oumou Kane, Director of the Department of Women’s Football within the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM), took part in FIFA’s Women in Football Leadership programme. Under her guidance, the sport is experiencing a boom in the country.

FIFA Women's Football Convention - Part 1 - 06-Jun, 2019

African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ highlights

The latest instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ marks a number of milestones. 

Lilian Awuor, goalkeeper of Kenya celebrates victory with teammates during the 2026 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Tunisia and Kenya

Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA women’s club competitions confirmed

FIFA will usher in a new era for women’s club football on the global stage from 2026 onwards, with the introduction of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ and the organisation’s new flagship tournament: the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™.

View of fans inside the stadium 

FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women’s competitions

FIFA’s robust financial foundation to develop football around the world took centre stage at the meeting of the FIFA Council, which unanimously approved the Annual Report 2024, including the revised budget revenue target of USD 13 billion for 2023-2026.

A general view during FIFA Council meeting no.31

How the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is redefining football Down Under

Eighteen months may have already passed since Spain joyously lifted the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ trophy at Sydney's Stadium Australia but the tournament's transformative impact is unfolding in real time.

Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Nina Patalon and Poland climb to new heights 

Poland's landmark 2024 saw them book their place at UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Head coach Nina Patalon discusses how women's football is developing in her country

Nina Patalon of Poland gestures 

Milestone moment for Oceanian female match officials

Eleven FIFA match officials representing New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Samoa officiated at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 - Qualifying becoming the first OFC men's tournament to feature an all-female officiating team. 

Match officials at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 - Qualifying held at CIFA Academy, Cook Islands

South Sudan kick off qualifying for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

South Sudan’s women’s team kicked off qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ as they faced Algeria in a stadium given a major recent facelift by FIFA funding.

South Sudan pose for a team photo ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Algeria

Growing the women’s game (February 2025)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during February 2025. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign festival in Paraguay

Betzaida Ubri enthused by growth sparked by FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™

Ubri was at the helm of the host nation at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™. In December, she made the step up to take charge of the U-20 and senior women’s teams. She analyses the impact of the World Cup and praises FIFA’s support.

 Betzaida Ubri, Head Coach of Dominican, gives the team instructions

January 2025 transfer window breaks multiple records in both men’s and women’s football

The most recent transfer window once again set new all-time highs in both men’s and women’s professional football, as confirmed by FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot (January 2025).

Donyell Malen of Aston Villa in action

Applications open for third edition of FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme for women

Following the recent expansion of FIFA’s Women’s Development Programme, applications are now open for the third edition of FIFA’s Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme for women. 

FIFA Coach Mentorship programme 

History-making Samoa team takes World Cup preparation to new level

The Samoa Under-17 women’s team is determined to be one of the best prepared teams from Oceania to ever travel to a FIFA World Cup.

U17 Women's Team of Samoa

International transfers reach historic high in 2024

FIFA has today published the Global Transfer Report 2024 alongside the interactive Global Transfer Report website, offering users an engaging platform to explore detailed transfer data and trends for each association around the world. 

Global Transfer Report 2024

Growing the women’s game (January 2025)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during January 2025. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign Rwanda

FIFA Secretary General, National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner and co-chair of the Women’s Leagues Forum discuss future development of women’s game

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has met National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Commissioner and co-chair of the Women’s Leagues Forum, Jessica Berman, in New York, United States, to discuss the development of the women’s professional game.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström meets National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) commissioner Jessica Berman

Tarciane looking ahead to FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ with As Canarinhas

Seleçao defender Tarciane talks with Inside FIFA after a big year for Brazil, who were selected as hosts for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup™.

Tarciane of Brazil looks on

FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

Growing the women’s game (December 2024)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during November and December 2024. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Puerto Rico

FIFA publishes 2024 annual report on football agents

The total spending on club agent service fees in men’s professional football reached USD 709.6 million, less than the USD 889.5 million spent in 2023, according to FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024.

FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024

FIFA President and Kenyan counterpart focus on football’s future in talks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised President Hussein Mohammed as the newly-elected head of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) shared his vision to advance the sport in the East African country into a new era.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohamed

Expanded FIFA Women’s Development Programme offers new initiatives

The FIFA Women’s Development Programme has been renewed until 2027 and expanded, adding five additional offerings for member associations (MAs) to develop women’s football at a national level. Thirteen programmes are now available for MAs to benefit from.

Expanded FIFA Women’s Development Programme 

“We have to grow club football all over the world” - Gianni Infantino highlights need for FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “We have to grow club football all over the world”, in a speech to participants on the opening day of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management during one of the programme’s in-person sessions in Doha.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management

USWNT end year as No.1 in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking

 Almost four months have passed since the last edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, during which time 176 internationals have been played. 

Lynn Williams #6, Emma Sears #26, and Mallory Swanson #9 of United States celebrate 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ dates confirmed

The FIFA Council met virtually ahead of the Extraordinary FIFA Congress and took several important decisions in relation to FIFA competitions, while also taking note of the successful bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy

Best practices highlighted at FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop for Concacaf Member Associations

Held in Santo Domingo, the workshop coincided with the closing stages of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™. 41 member associations discussed football in the region and learned how FIFA can support its development.

FIFA Women's Football Regional Workshop for Concacaf Member Associations

Growing the women’s game (November 2024)

FIFA are working hard in all areas of the globe to help deliver a goal of 60 million female players by 2027 and Inside FIFA highlights just some of the recent women's football development actvity. 

Women’s Football Campaign in San Cristobal

Iceland hosts FIFA Club Management Workshop

FIFA hosted a Club Management Workshop in Iceland with the two-day program focused on club management and structures, and operational planning. 

FIFA Club Management Workshop Launch - Iceland

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ enters new era and receives full backing of many important figures in the game

Tournament will become annual event with number of countries competing increasing from 16 to 24 from 2025. Some coaches from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ share their thoughts on the changes.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 match ball and winners trophy

Creating a sustainable future for women’s football in Somalia

First ever women’s football tournament in Somalia aiming to kick start women’s league with FIFA supporting through the COVID-19 Relief Plan. 

 Launch of first Women's Football Tournament in Somalia

Gunn & Jatobá fly women’s football development flag in Dominican Republic

New Zealand's Alana Gunn and Brazil's Simone Jatobá led their countries at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2024™ Both women recently took part in training programmes as part of FIFA's Women's Football Strategy.  

Alana Gunn, Head Coach of New Zealand, reacts during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Doreen Nabwire on shaping her legacy and the rise in Kenyan women’s football

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ Kenya’s first appearance this level

Doreen Nabwire

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb: “It’s all about supporting women referees to be the best versions of themselves”

The former German international referee is the new head of Women’s Refereeing at FIFA. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ will be her first tournament in this new role.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, Head of Women’s Refereeing 

Future in focus as FIFA President meets Botswana Football Association counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino firmly believes football in Botswana will continue on its upward trajectory after meeting Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Oabile Babitseng on the sidelines of the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Ethiopia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Botswana Football Association President Tariq Babitseng

First FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup win shows women’s football in Ecuador on the rise

Ecuador are taking part in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for first time in their history. The Ecuadorian Football Association has benefitted from various FIFA Women’s Football Development Programmes.

Eduardo Moscoso, Head Coach of Ecuador, looks on during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group A match

Women’s Football Campaign delivers results across the globe

A look at some of the nations to have benefitted from the FIFA’s Women’s Football Campaign during 2024. At its core, the initiative is designed to encourage member associations in every corner of the globe to grow participation at youth level.

FIFA investment brings new faces to the world stage

FIFA’s concerted focus on developing women’s football in all corners continues to bring dividends with four new nations set to feature at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™. 

Yuleinis Brito and Leoneidy Sano of the Dominican Republic pose for a portrait 

FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™: Host Cities inspection tour showcases infrastructure and enthusiasm across the country

The selection process for the host cities of the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ is progressing, with a technical team led by Rhiannon Martin, Head of the FIFA Women's World Cup, finishing an inspection tour of 12 candidate cities. 

Group picture during the stadium visit as part of an inspection tour in Recife

Uzbekistan futsal coach Kamola Usmanova: “Playing at a global tournament is every athlete’s dream”

This is the first ever FIFA tournament to be hosted in the Central Asian country; a special occasion that Kamola Usmanova, Assistant Coach with the Uzbek women’s national futsal team, plans on savouring.

Kamola Usmanova - Assistant Coach Futsal Women's National Team Uzbekistan

FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA Member Associations and upcoming FIFA competitions

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 3 October 2024 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including FIFA Member Associations and upcoming men’s and women’s competitions.

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