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. 

Kaká (Boston Legacy)

Brazil counts down: one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ kicks off

 With one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ gets under way, celebrations are sweeping across the host nation, marking the start of the final countdown to the highly anticipated tournament, taking place from 24 June to 25 July 2027.

One Year to Go to FIFA Womens' World Cup Brazil 2027

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™

Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process, FIFA has announced the list of match officials who will oversee matches at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ in 2026.

FIFA Team One armband 

Spain scale new heights at summit of FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

 Two months after the last edition, a new FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking has been published. Several teams have already secured their place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

Alexia Putellas of Spain celebrates scoring her team's second goal with teammate Salma Paralluelo during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Qualifier match between Spain and England in Mallorca

Dawn Scott: Knowledge is the key to a healthier future for women’s football

There are significant gaps in research on female athletes and while the impact of this ‘gender data gap’ can be seen, FIFA’s Female Health & Performance Project aims to help close this gap. 

Dr Dawn Scott, VP Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation at Washington Spirit 

FIFA and Common Goal kick off collaboration in Brazil ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

FIFA is preparing to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event on the planet while seizing the opportunity to create a lasting impact beyond the tournament by supporting and implementing initiatives that highlight and address important social issues.

Artists perform in front of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup logo 

Laura Harvey: Sky’s the limit for the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project

Initiative designed by FIFA to provide understanding of female athletes, optimising health and performance. Project translates research into educational modules that enable information sharing and development into practical ideas. Harvey talks the impacts.

Laura Harvey during the FIFA Women's Football Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Programme

FIFA Female Health and Performance Project to advance research and knowledge for female athletes

As the women’s game continues its rapid growth around the world, understanding and meeting the unique health and performance needs of female players has become more important than ever. FIFA has launched the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project.

Women’s Club Licensing Workshop sets foundations for global standards 

   FIFA hosted the first meeting of the FIFA Women’s Club Licensing Working Group at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, earlier this month, bringing together representatives from all six confederations

FIFA Women’s Club Licensing Working Group

Growing the women’s game (May 2026)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in women's football across diverse regions of the world during May 2026 including activity across four continents, plus a milestone working group convenes in Zurich. 

Turks and Caicos Island Football Association League Development programme

Gibraltar: a decade of hard work beginning to bear fruit

Taking things step by step is often essential to achieving long-term progress and avoiding unnecessary setbacks. That approach perfectly sums up the first 10 years of the Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) as a FIFA Member Association (MA). 

Roy Chipolina celebrates a goal with the Gibraltar national team

Afghan Women United to continue historic journey against Cook Islands

Seven months after their historic victory over Libya during the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025™, Afghan Women United will continue their inspiring journey with two playing opportunities against the Cook Islands in early June.

View of the action during Afghan Women United's training camp in Doncaster, England

Draw date for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ confirmed

FIFA has confirmed that the draw for the next edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ will take place in Łódź, Poland, on Friday, 15 May 2026. 

FIFA draw balls

Growing the women’s game (April 2026)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in women's football across diverse regions of the world during April 2026 including activity across much of the globe, plus 2023 co-hosts New Zealand reach Brazil 2027. 

Women's Football Campaign, Bhutan

Investing in the future: Jill Ellis and Arsène Wenger call for renewed commitment to women and youth

FIFA’s Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger stressed the need for a renewed commitment to investing in women’s football and youth development. 

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