Mentee versus mentor as Costa Rica take on Portugal

At first glance, the encounter between the Costa Rica and Portugal women’s national teams seemed like any other friendly. 

CMP Mentee and Mentor:  Amelia Valverde Villalobos and Francisco Neto

Veselinovic: We celebrate every success as if it were a national holiday

 In September 2022 the Football Association of Serbia launched the new Cadet League of Serbia, a competition for girls aged up to 17 years old, with support from FIFA. 

The players of Serbia celebrate the victory during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier group H 

Creating best possible conditions for Portuguese football

In 2016 the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) opened its Cidade do Futebol (City of Football) complex to bring all of its sporting and administrative activities together in one place. The infrastructure was enhanced with support from FIFA FORWARD.  

Portugal's players celebrate

Landmark course guides women’s coaches in the Pacific

In a landmark period for women's football in the Pacific, FIFA and OFC have combined to develop the quality of local women's coaches ahead of Australia & New Zealand 2023.

OFC C-Licence

Bhutan developing women’s league through club licensing

 A first-ever workshop on club licensing in women’s football has been held in the Kingdom of Bhutan in conjunction with FIFA. 

WF Bhutan: Thimphu Women's FC vs Gel-Sar

Groundbreaking "F for Female" seminar held in Ecuador 

CONMEBOL organised a women’s football seminar on the eve of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina final. 

Women's Football Seminar (Quinto)

FIFA sets the pace with release of second study into elite women’s league and club football

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Setting The Pace - FIFA Benchmarking Report Women's Football

FIFA welcomes Council of Europe report on ending discrimination against women in sport

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has approved the report “The fight for a level playing field – ending discrimination against women in the world of sport” prepared by Edite Estrela, a member of the Portuguese delegation to PACE.

Young girls pictured in the crowd at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 (141022)

USA still out front

There have been changes aplenty in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, which will be used to determine the seedings for the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ 

Trinity Rodman of United States celebrates

FIFA President attends opening of Paraguay WNT training centre 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended the official opening of a state-of-the-art high-performance training centre for women’s national teams in Paraguay.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Opening Of Women’s National Team Centre In Paraguay

FIFA Women’s Football Strategy celebrates four-year anniversary 

FIFA launched its first global strategy for women’s football four years ago. Growth of women’s football has accelerated worldwide since its implementation.

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

India prepares to ‘Kick off the Dream’ 

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ will leave a positive legacy and inspire more girls in India to play football.

Boys and girls play 3v3 football on the UN Lawns as part of IWD2022 celebrations

Living Football: Crime Fighting, Coach Mentorship & Beach Soccer

The latest episode of Living Football deals with the partnership between FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which will be celebrating its two-year anniversary in September. 

FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme Costa Rica - South Africa Head Coach Desiree Ellis poses with a ball

Cover design competition for women’s football medical journal kicks off

As part of its commitment to advancing the women’s game on a global scale, FIFA Medical has invited experts from around the world to contribute their scientific work to a special issue dedicated to the future health and performance of women’s football.

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FIFA President commends Costa Rica’s “true love” for football

While it was Spain that emerged victorious on the field at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has identified the enormous efforts of the host nation Costa Rica.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022 final

Paralluelo propels Spain to revenge and glory

Spain have etched their name on the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup trophy. Pedro Lopez’s side avenged defeat to Japan in the 2018 decider by beating the same side by the same score in the climax to a thrilling tournament.

Ana Tejada of Spain lifts the trophy

FIFA and FENIFUT commit to ‘Football for All’ in Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan football association (FENIFUT) is working together with FIFA on a campaign to encourage more girls and women to get involved in football.

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Workshop takes FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme to next level

In a key milestone of the FIFA Coach Mentorship programme, high-profile coaches came together for a three-day workshop at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ which created an invaluable forum for knowledge sharing.

A group photo during the Coach Mentorship Programme Workshop

Costa Rican FA capitalises on World Cup fever to launch women’s club licensing system

The Costa Rican Football Association (FCRF) launched the club licensing program in women's football on August 20

Costa Rica kicks off Women’s Club Licensing Programme

The nine female coaches rewriting the history books

For the first time at a FIFA competition, female coaches outnumber their male counterparts, with nine of the teams involved in Costa Rica led by women.

Ana Galindo, coach of Mexico, gestures

The mother of the volunteers

There are 305 people currently volunteering at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022™.  Among their number is Isabel Mora, a 53-year-old woman who also participated as a volunteer at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2014.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup volunteer Isabel Mora

Supercopa Femenil helps young Mexican girls dream big

With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women's Super Cup) as part of its women's football development programme. 

First edition of the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women's Super Cup) 

USA remain in front, Germany up to second

USA remain top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking as Jamaica, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Portugal and Zambia reach all-time highs.

USA's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2022 Concacaf women's championship final football match against Canada

FIFA President congratulates continental women’s champions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated all five international continental women’s champions, following a record-breaking summer of international football.

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement

FIFA funded festivals give girls first taste of football in Wales

More than 500 young female footballers enjoyed a series of Huddle Unite festivals, held across Wales in the last two weeks. The festivals were funded by FIFA, through one of the eight FIFA Women's Football Development programmes.

FA Wales girls Huddle festival

FIFA meets with European Parliament (EP) Sports Group

As part of its commitment to working with international organisations around the world, FIFA and leading members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in sport have met to discuss ongoing collaboration and several key topics affecting football and society.

Visit of EP Sports Group to FIFA

Ecuador looks to the future with women’s club licensing 

Since 2019, much of the focus of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has been on the development of women’s football across the length and breadth of the South American country. 

Seminar on Club Licensing for women’s football in Ecuador

FIFA Women’s Football Development – The Story So Far

In the last decade, the growth of the women’s game has been undeniable, yet challenges still remain. In order to better understand FIFA’s commitment to the women’s game, we have to go back to October 2018.

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura poses with young female footballers in New Zealand

Building an elite stage for football’s leading performers

FIFA this week hosted an extensive Pitch Management Workshop in Sydney with a focus on Australia & New Zealand 2023 stadiums and training venues.

FIFA Pitch Management Workshop, Sydney

The start of a new chapter for women’s football in Gambia

The popularity of women’s football continues to surge around the world – and Gambia is no exception. The vision of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) is to promote the development of and support for women’s football programmes.

Capacity Building Workshop for coaches in Gambia

FIFA-based Ukrainian women play special game in Liechtenstein 

Ruggell in Liechtenstein was the venue for a football match with a difference today. National representative teams do not often play club sides. Yet today, traditions were put to one side.

Zhytlobud-1 Kharkiv U21 and Liechtenstein WNT walk onto the pitch

Living Football | Semi Automated Offside Technology

In the latest episode of Living Football, we start with a look at the semi-automated offside technology that will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar. 

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022™ 

All systems go for biggest Women’s World Cup as milestone marked

Two years after winning the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia and New Zealand are pulling out all stops as they prepare to welcome the world next year.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Senior Management visit Zurich

Chua makes history with the Seychelles

Seychelles have entered the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time and national team coach Angeline Chua explains how they achieved breakthrough feat.

Women's National Team of the Seychelles

Fishlock: I can follow Bale’s lead with Wales

The reigning NWSL MVP discusses her desperation to help Wales reach Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Jessica Fishlock #10 of the OL Reign celebrates.

USA stay on top as Ranking grows

The latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is the biggest yet with 181 nations now listed as Slovenia and Philippines reach new highs.

Mallory Pugh #9 of the United States celebrates

Vamos Juntas Tour will reach the seven provinces of Costa Rica

The Vamos Juntas Tour will bring together hundreds of young girls from the seven Costa Rican provinces ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Girls play football

Andonovski: USA’s future is brighter than ever

USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski speaks to FIFA+ about Olympic lessons, new rivals and a changing line-up.

Vlatko Andonovski of the United States talks to his team during a training session.

FIFA launch Menstrual Health and Education project in South Sudan

Following the visit of FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura to South Sudan in 2021, in February 2022 SSFA in cooperation with FIFA launched a pilot project on Menstrual hygiene and Education for Girls and Women Playing Football. 

FIFA Women’s Football Development Workshop – South Sudan

Debutante duo, Nigeria round off India 2022 line-up

Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania will represent Africa at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Nigerian supporters cheer their team .

Thailand FA hosts FIFA Women’s Club Licensing Workshop 

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is working closely with FIFA’s Women’s Football Division to develop women's football, with a workshop conducted in May for women's club licensing for clubs in the nation's top two tiers.

Club Licensing Workshop Thailand

Uganda women's football ready to embrace FIFA Club Licensing

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) successfully held a seminar on FIFA Women Club Licensing. 