“Invaluable learning opportunity”: Australia set for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ debut

Australia will make their first appearance with AFC qualifying historically strong in the age-group, and Junior Matildas coach Michael Cooper says playing in youth World Cups are “incredibly important” for development. 

Australia's U-17 Women's team celebrates qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ player signs up to volunteer in Brazil 2027

Among more than 161,000 applications for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Volunteer Programme, one stands out for a special reason. Sol Bastos has already taken part in the competition twice before – as a player, representing Brazil. 

Sol Bastos

FIFA President calls for unity at Council meeting and stresses commitment to serving FIFA Member Associations

The FIFA Council convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, for its first meeting since the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for unity.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during meeting no. 37 of the FIFA Council

Brazil matches help fine-tune preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

While nearly 30,000 fans were enjoying 2-2 draw between Brazil and Argentina in the friendly women’s international at Recife’s Arena de Pernambuco, staff from FIFA’s local subsidiary in Brazil, FIFA27, were focusing on events away from the pitch. 

Brazil players line up prior to the Women's International Friendly match between Brazil and Argentina at Beira-Rio Stadium 

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ to begin with Round 1 match in Hangzhou, China PR

The second edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, the groundbreaking competition that unites all six continental club champions, will kick off on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Hangzhou, China PR. 

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™

As anticipation continues to build ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™, the 24 participating teams have announced their official squads, which are brimming with promising prospects keen to make their mark at the global competition.

Football Unites the World captain's armband 

Poland 2026 stars laud football’s power to unite people

FIFA's long-standing social impact campaigns promote unity, friendship, health and joy through football, leveraging the power of the sport for good – and September’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ was no exception. 

Jimena Ospina of Colombia celebrates

Spain crown golden generation as Poland stage landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated winners Spain and hosts Poland at the end of a landmark FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™, a tournament that showcased the strength and depth of the women's game with Brazil 2027 under a year away. 

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Sonia Bien-Aime Fulford hand the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup trophy to Cristina Libran of Spain

British Virgin Islands Technical Centre inaugurated by Gianni Infantino 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has inaugurated the upgraded British Virgin Islands Technical Centre, a project that has been supported by the FIFA Forward programme and will give football a new lease of life in the territory.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with British Virgin Islands football association president Avanell Morton 

Growing the women’s game (September 2026)

Inside FIFA looks at women's football development activity across various FIFA’s programmes during September 2026 with updates from various continents, landmark moments from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2027™, and more. 

Yei Joint Stars FC players celebrate in the opening round of the South Sudan Women's Premier League, 20 September 2026. 

Gianni Infantino enjoys “productive” meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto alongside UN General Assembly

FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Kenya’s head of state, President William Ruto, as well as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, on the fringes of the ongoing UN General Assembly.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with Kenya president William Ruto on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24 in New York

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ stadiums’ third inspection round completed

More than 100 staff members from 38 functional areas and FIFA suppliers took part in technical visits at the eight stadiums that will host matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 stadiums’ third inspection round 

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027 to fuel women’s football’s upward trajectory

The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ will provide a major boost to the women’s game as it provides “an opportunity to showcase” the world’s top talent and “incentivises investment”, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis has said.

FIFA Women's Cup 2027™ Final to be held at Inter Miami CF Stadium

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ to be played at home of Inter Miami CF

A quartet of the leading women’s clubs on the planet are set to convene in the US city of Miami for the decisive stage of next year’s edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. The bronze final and the tournament decider will be hosted at Nu Stadium.

 The FIFA Women's Cup 2027™ original trophy at Nu Stadium on September 20, 2026 

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup sees new regulations to boost female representation in coaching

The new regulations require every team to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach in FIFA women’s tournaments, as well as ensuring that at least one of the medical staff be female and at least two officials seated on the team bench.

 Ana Aguilar, Head Coach of Costa Rica, looks on before the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group E match

Julia Honakoko: Flying the flag for New Caledonia at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 

New Caledonia are making their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ debut in Poland. Captain Julia Honakoko has already written herself into New Caledonian football history 

New Caledonia Portraits: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ “boost” to global game says Gianni Infantino

  FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ shows “football is for everyone” as the tournament kicked off in Poland.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents Polish Football Association President Cezary Kulesza with pennant during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Volunteer applications officially open for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

 FIFA invites individuals from Brazil and across the globe to become part of the world’s largest women’s sporting event by volunteering at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Registration is open at FIFAWomensWorldCup.com/volunteers.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ impact felt in mid-year transfer window

FIFA today released its International Transfer Snapshot (1 June - 2 September 2026), providing an analysis of international player transfer activity during the 2026 mid-year transfer window. 

New Caledonia: a historic first FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ powered by collective ambition

New Caledonia prepare for first FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ appearance

New Caledonia celebrate qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 

FIFA’s global support highlighted at Women’s National Team Preparation Programme workshop 

FIFA’s commitment towards the ongoing growth and development of women’s football took another major step recently with the hosting of the Women’s National Team Preparation Programme (WNT – PP). 

Women’s National Team Preparation Programme workshop, DFB Campus, Frankfurt

Exclusive Visa presale for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™ begins

As the countdown to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™ continues, Visa cardholders are being offered an exclusive opportunity to secure their spot in the stands ahead of the crowd.

Exclusive Visa presale for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 begins

Growing the women’s game (August 2026)

Inside FIFA looks at women's football development activity across various FIFA’s programmes during August 2026 with updates from various continents, news from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, and more. 

Women's Football Campaign, National Training Center, Bati, Cambodia

Brazil’s futebol arte to be celebrated as the Final Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ heads to Rio’s Museum of Modern Art

The Final Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ is set to take place on Friday, 11 December 2026 at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio). 

A view of the Rio de Janeiro Museum of Modern art

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ to take women’s game to new heights, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will provide women’s football with a massive boost as the showpiece tournament heads to South America for the very first time.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Player-first approach at the heart of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ match schedule

A significant milestone was reached today in the preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, with the tournament Match Schedule being unveiled on Thursday 20 August alongside the Play-Off Tournament draw.

FIFA’s Chief Women's Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman

Fixtures for preliminary phase of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed following draw

The draw for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™  Play-Off Tournament took place today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich as the six participating teams learned their fate.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ champions to lift trophy at Maracanã as match schedule unveiled

FIFA has today unveiled the match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, confirming when and where all 64 fixtures will be played across Brazil’s eight vibrant Host Cities. 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ match schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates finalists, organisers after WAFCON final in Morocco

Following Cameroon’s historic triumph over surprising Malawi in Sunday’s  CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino labeled the tournament a “huge, huge success” while congratulating both teams. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final

Malawi reaps benefit of grassroots investment with historic qualification for FIFA Women’s World Cup

Malawi’s historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ has not just happened by accident. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM), with support from the FIFA Forward Programme, has been investing in women’s football for years.

Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi, Malawi celebrates with fans 

Draw procedures for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament confirmed

The draw procedures for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament are now available on FIFA.com. The draw itself will take place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich at 14:00 local time (CEST) on Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Growing the women’s game (July 2026)

Activity across various FIFA’s programmes with updates from four continents including numerous festivals held across Africa, plus major new FIFA Women’s National Team Preparation Programme reaches milestone. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Macau

FIFA launches Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

 FIFA has today unveiled the Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. 27 targeted initiatives set to deliver outcomes across environmental, human rights and local economic development topics

FIFA launches Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 (Photographer: Thais Magalhães / CBF)

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ volunteers

Around 6,000 volunteers will support biggest women’s sporting event ever to be held in Brazil

Expressions of interest now open for potential FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

Official song for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ announced

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ has unveiled its official song. Polish pop star Blanka and producer Francis have teamed up for the release of YEYEYO, an uplifting dance track with an infectious beat. 

FIFA supports Northern Super League clubs in Canada through landmark workshop

FIFA has delivered the first-ever FIFA Campus – Essential Course in Club Management designed specifically for a women’s professional football league, bringing together senior executives for a two-day workshop in Toronto, Canada.

First-ever FIFA Campus – Essential Course in Club Management 

Growing the women’s game (June 2026)

June 2026 saw women's football development activity across various FIFA’s programmes with updates from five continents, a major new FIFA women’s football project launched, significant on- and off-field news for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

FIFA Women’s Football Campaign for the Mashonaland Central Girls Football Festival, Zimbabwe

Longs celebrate FIFA World Cup’s impact on Kansas City and beyond

Angie and Chris Long are the majority owners of NWSL side Kansas City Current. The Longs decided to invest after attending matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ The couple highlight the significance of having the World Cup in Kansas City.

Angie and Chris Long  are seeing during the FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and Netherlands

Football Fern culture helps Jenny and Tyler Bindon set mother-son record at FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been a tournament of records both on and off the pitch. Now, a unique milestone has been reached with somewhat less fanfare, as New Zealanders Tyler and Jenny Bindon entered the record books with a unique first.

Jenny Bindon (mother of NZL’s Tyler Bindon and former Football Fern) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt 

Alex Morgan expects FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ to be “bigger than ever before”

Having experienced the inspiring, transformative power of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a young fan and then a two-time champion, Alex Morgan has a sense of what’s coming when the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Brazil™ kicks off in exactly one year’s time.

Alex Morgan of USA poses for a portrait

Jill Ellis promises ‘incredible party’ one-year out from FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

With one year to go until the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis is promising fans across the globe that they can expect an “incredible party” and “breathtaking football”.

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, holds the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy 

Kaká and Boston: tracing Brazil’s enduring World Cup legacy

Boston-based centre-back Kaká hopes to see Brazil secure another FIFA World Cup™ title on US soil, and reflects on the values embodied by the Seleção’s greats as the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ looms. 

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