Three bid books submitted for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

As women’s football reaches new heights following the unprecedented success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the bidding process for the 2027 edition of the tournament has reached a key milestone, with three bids from across three confederations.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy is displayed

Thailand takes next step in the development of women's football

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) organised a two-day Workshop on Women's Club Licensing and Capacity-Building for Administrators

Women’s Football Campaign Ubon Ratchathani  (Thailand)

FIFA celebrates 100 days since FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Final

FIFA is marking 100 days since the Final of the ground-breaking FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ by looking back on a transformational tournament for women's football.

A general view during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England

Olga Carmona: "People have become hooked on this team"

Olga Carmona of Spain poses with gold medal as she celebrates victory after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final

Banaat FC - Changing the future of Emirati women’s football 

 28 August each year marks a milestone in the United Arab Emirates: Emirati Women’s Day. This date will also remain etched in the memory of businesswoman Budreya Faisal for another reason: the day she officially announced the creation of Banaat FC.

UAE Women's Football team Banaat FC

Emma Hayes: “I want to encourage little girls to think big” 

 Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes calls for more women in coaching and boardroom roles

I want to encourage all little girls to think big

Mentor and mentee praise FIFA Coach Education Scholarship programme

Victoria Boardman is one of the beneficiaries of the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship with the North Carolina Courage FC assistant coach and her mentor, Jonas Urias, highlighting the working relationship they have established.

North Carolina Courage’s assistant coach Victoria Boardman 

FIFA Secretary General calls for investment in African football at AWIEF awards

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has received the inaugural Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Lifetime Leadership Award at a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where she urged delegates to "invest in African football".

FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, interacts with the CEO of the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum, Irene Ochem

“We need to start talking about the menstrual cycle and normalising it”

Dr Nonhlanhla Mkumbuzi is one of more than twenty global experts working with FIFA on Women’s Health, Wellbeing and Performance, a project which is part of the FIFA Women’s Football Division's focus on addressing crucial challenges in women's health.

FIFA Women’s Football Development Workshop – South Sudan

Health and wellbeing of female footballers in focus

An enhanced focus on women’s specific sports science is essential for the future growth of the game and the protection of female athletes according to Dr Georgie Bruinvels. 

Dr Georgie Bruinvels at the FIFA Women's Football Convention - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA Forward creating new opportunities in Africa, Fatma Samoura tells Sport Impact Summit

Fatma Samoura has hailed the positive impact of the FIFA Forward initiative on football in Africa with the Secretary General telling the Sport Impact Summit the USD 1.25 billion investment in the game on the continent is developing the sport and society.

FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, speaks at the opening of the Sport Impact Summit in Dakar

FIFA and GIZ expand partnership with launch of Sport for Women’s Empowerment Programme

FIFA and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are launching the Sport for Women’s Empowerment Programme, which focuses on gender equality. FIFA and GIZ were put in contact by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Girls play football

A special day for women's football in Kosovo

The Emerald Hotel in Pristina was the scene of football history in Kosovo on the evening of Monday 30 October, as the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) launched their Women’s Football Strategy 2024-28.

The Football Federation of Kosovo has officially launched its Women's Football Strategy

Benítez and Galindo share enriching experience

Epifania Benítez et Ana Galindo are taking part in the second edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme.

Mantee Ana Galindo visits mentor Epifania Benitez as part of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme

Women's football growth continues in Southern Africa backed by FIFA support

Malawi took the crown for the first time at the COSAFA Women's Championship 2023 with a 2-1 win over defending champions Zambia, with FIFA providing USD 1.25 million annually to COSAFA through FIFA Forward for the organisation of tournaments.

Malawi were crowned the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship winners 

Important milestones in the development of women's football in Kenya

As part of FIFA's Women's Development Programme, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) conducted various workshops.

 Club Licensing workshop for FKF Women Premier League Clubs - Group Picture

Anouschka Bernhard: From mentee to mentor

Anouschka Bernhard is a mentor with the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship Programme, where she shares her experience. 

Anouschka Bernhard at HoF

World Cup afterglow showers glitter on rejuvenated A-League 

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.

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

New Zealand bridging the gender gap through women in leadership

Programmes ‘Legacy Starts Now’ and ’Train the Trainer’ target growth from grassroots to senior level in New Zealand post-2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

President of Football New Zealand, FIFA Council member and OFC Council member, Joanna Wood, Capital Football Board Chair Helen Mallon and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura

FIFA Women’s Football Strategy marks fifth anniversary

FIFA’s Women’s Football Strategy was launched five years ago today. The Strategy and its five pillars formed the framework of the recent FIFA Women's Football Conference.

Women's Football Development

Colombia reaching new heights, whilst keeping an eye on the future

In the last 12 months, Colombia has unquestionably become a leading force in women's football at international level.

Colombian Football Association Development and National Teams Director Ivan Novella during the FIFA Women's Football Convention

Expanded NZ national competition builds on World Cup legacy 

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. 

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

Christine Holgate: “We need to invest in women”

“As a passionate advocate for women in the workplace, I am very excited for the single biggest women’s sporting event in the world.” CEO Christine Holgate when FIFA announced Team Global Express as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter.

Christine Holgate of Team Global Express during a panel discussion at the FIFA Women's Football Convention in Sydney

Dominican Republic makes giant strides

In the last few years, the Dominican Republic's sporting joys have ceased to be confined to the "diamond." Accustomed to their triumphs in baseball, the fans have gradually turned their attention to football. And their curiosity has been rewarded.

Dominican Republic Football Association President Ruben Garcia during the FIFA Women's Football Convention 

‘It’s not a challenge, it’s an opportunity’ - India aim to supercharge women’s football 

India are putting a focus on building a strong youth structure with short-term and long-term goals focussed on building nation’s women’s football ecosystem.

Fans enjoy the atmosphere during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 Group A match between India and Morocco at Kalinga Stadium on October 14, 2022 in Bhubaneswar, India

Setting the pace in the Liga MX Femenil

The last six years in Liga MX Femenil have seen some notable achievements says Mexican Carlos Valenzuela, Vice President of Operations and Marketing at Club Tigres.

Carlos Valenzuela during the FIFA Women's Football Convention

Angel City: More than just a football club 

What connects Natalie Portman with Kara Nortman and Julie Uhrman? Together they founded the women's football club Angel City FC, which plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).  

FIFA Women's Football Convention - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA President encourages IR Iran to continue progress in meeting with President Ebrahim Raisi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised IR Iran’s recent progress in women’s football during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in New York. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of IR Iran Ebrahim Raisi 

FIFA President discusses football development with Lebanese delegation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Lebanon’s President of the Council of Ministers, His Excellency Mohammad Najib Azmi Mikati, to discuss the most recent football-related subjects in the country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Najib Mikati in New York

Kylie Bates: “We need to build spaces that are safe and where everyone belongs”

Kylie Bates, Sports Specialist at UN Women, has insisted that the FIFA Women’s World Cup has opened the door to cultural change

Kylie Bates, WFC 2023

FIFA President highlights achievements in meeting with Spanish Prime Minister

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez with discussions including the nation’s consistently excellent results in all forms of football and potential development projects in the future. 

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez in New York

Nadine Kessler: "All this hard work has paid off"

Nadine Kessler is a woman of many talents. As a club player, she won numerous titles, triumphed with the German women's national team at the 2013 European Championship, became European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year. 

UEFA Head Of Women's Football Nadine Kessler

Valbona Gashi: "We want to make football the most popular and accessible sport"

The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has been working with FIFA on development of a a women's football strategysince October 2022 

Women's Football Strategy Workshop - Kosovo

Azerbaijan opens up new possibilities by granting licences to women's clubs

Created in 2003, the Azerbaijan Women's Football Championship is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. And while it's time to take stock, it's fair to say that the competition, has made considerable progress over the last two decades.

Azerbaijan WF Club Licensing Seminar

Puerto Rico leads the way with women's football Club Licensing

On Sunday, August 27th, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the International Seminar on Women's Football Club Licensing was successfully held. The event was organized by the Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) with the sponsorship and participation of FIFA.

FIFA Women's Club Licensing Seminar in Puerto Rico

Sweden pip Spain to the summit

The recently concluded ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ saw Spain rewrite the history books, with their maiden world crown also resulting in a stunning jump in the FIFA/Coca‑Cola Women’s World Ranking (2nd, up 4). 

Spain v Sweden: Semi Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sarai Bareman: “Think about the power of this cultural movement”

As teams, players, media and fans slowly head home from Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, the afterglow of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ continues to flicker.

FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman delivers a speech on FIFA Women's Football Strategy

FIFA releases global women’s football landscape survey report

Today FIFA has published the Women’s Football: Member Associations Survey Report 2023, highlighting current and potential future development opportunities within the game, both on, and off the pitch.

Youngsters pose for a photo during the FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Yumbe, Uganda

Sarai Bareman says women players are finally receiving the accolades they deserve

From girls and boys imitating Australian forward Sam Kerr's goal celebrations to packed FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ stadiums, women footballers are finally receiving the acclamation they deserve, said FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman.

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

Setting The Pace – FIFA Women’s Football Benchmarking Report

FIFA has unveiled the third edition of "Setting the Pace", the only global women’s football benchmarking report that offers unparalleled insights into the factors driving success in women's football clubs and leagues worldwide.

Portland Thorns celebrate winning the NWSL in 2022

Opening remarks

Keynote. Sarai Bareman - FIFA

Pillar 4. Communicate and commercialise

Pillar 5. Showcase the game

Preview of the final

Closing remarks

Day 2. FIFA Women’s Football Convention

FIFA Women’s Football Convention inspires global football family towards new heights

The inspiration and opportunities provided by the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ was in focus as world football’s family assembled for the second and final day of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention in Sydney/Gadigal on Saturday. 