Overview

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The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup was co-hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in what was a record-breaking tournament of firsts.

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Infrastructure

Economy and Finance

Operations and Delivery

Engagement

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Social and Cultural

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura visits Paihia FC in Aotearoa New Zealand 

Development

All contributing areas

Key contributing areas

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The impact of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues to resonate a year on from the tournament with players from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand sharing their memories ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. 

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ continues to resonate Down Under

Australia at the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Championship

One of several areas of focus for Football Australia post-FIFA Women’s World Cup was a momentum boost for local professional football, and there is every sign that is happening as the new A-League Women season prepares to kick-off this weekend.

World Cup afterglow showers glitter on rejuvenated A-League 

Natalie Tobin of Sydney FC holding the winning trophy after winning the A-League Women's Grand Final

The momentum of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has continued post-tournament in New Zealand with the women’s National League Championship expanded for the recently commenced 2023 season and mirroring the men’s league for the first time. 

Expanded NZ national competition builds on World Cup legacy 

Western Springs FC celebrate a goal in New Zealand's Kate Sheppard Cup 2023.

The Unity Pitch was a colourful presence in the build-up to, and during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA gifts Unity Pitch to Auckland communities

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Just over a week after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ final, Maria Strong is still wondering if the past month was a dream or actually happened.

Magic ticket holder looks back at magic FIFA Women’s World Cup experience 

Spain v Sweden teams lining up for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 semi-final

The FIFA Fan Festivals in the nine host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ capped of a month of football and family fun with tens of thousands cheering Spain to victory around Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

First-ever FIFA Fan Festival at FIFA Women’s World Cup sets the standard

Matildas fans celebrate at the FIFA Fan Festival

It was a night that women's football in New Zealand will never forget. The opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ was played in front of biggest crowd New Zealand has ever witnessed for a football match -- men's or women's 

Hannah Wilkinson: We sparked a passion for football in our country

Hannah Wilkinson of New Zealand applauds fans

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is set to come to a stunning conclusion in Sydney/Wangal today, with a crowd of over 75,000 expected for the tournament’s showpiece match between Spain and England.

Figures in focus as Stadium Australia gets set to crown new FIFA Women’s World Cup Winner  

A general view of the inside of the stadium, as the LED Screen displays the match attendance of 75,784, during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England

The Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament, played on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, brought FIFA Legends together today with forty local female footballers. All for two good causes.

Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament donates $100,000 AUD to charity

Team photos including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Adriana Lima, NASCA Director Chloe Wighton and BBM Motivation founder David Letele during the Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament 

Kirsty Yallop, member of the FIFA Technical Study Group for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has a unique perspective on this tournament with a strong connection to both host nations.

Kirsty Yallop: Generational change has happened in Aotearoa New Zealand 

Kirsty Yallop during a portrait session as part of the FWWC Technical Study group

FIFA has invested in remote live production, cutting-edge data-driven insights and captivating behind-the-scenes content at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

FIFA celebrates roll-out of innovative digital and TV features at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ will leave a long and lasting legacy that will be felt beyond the four lines of the pitch, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said as she addressed the opening of the Second FIFA Women's Football Convention in Sydney.

Fatma Samoura: "This is only the beginning for women's football"

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura at the FIFA Women's Football Convention

FIFA's Women’s Football Division, in collaboration with leading experts from around the globe, is proud to unveil the FIFA Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Performance project. 

FIFA Launches the Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Performance Project: Empowering Women in Sports

Female Health Project Snapshot Front cover

FIFA today announced that a further five FIFA Legends will participate in Saturday’s Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Five more FIFA Legends to grace the Sydney Opera House Forecourt 

Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has provided a massive boost for a whole new generation of young New Zealanders working inside one of the biggest sports events in the world.

FIFA Women’s World Cup creates next generation of Kiwi big events experts 

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Latest impact stories

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FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman delivers keynote speech

FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman’s address

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Mohammed Imran of Mangete FC poses for a photograph

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ | Team Base Camps Legacy

Referees train

FIFA Referee Legacy Observers Programme

Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

Amy Duggan | Women in Football Leadership

Hannah Wilkinson of New Zealand celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 

Hannah Wilkinson Interview

A young amputee footballer

Amputee footballers display skills at Unity Pitch

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Beyond Greatness™ Community Football Tournament

FIFA Women's World Cup impact in action

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Women's Football

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