Coach Mentorship Programme at U20 Womens World Cup Costa Rica 2022

Clear plan/strategy

Yuki Ogimi of Japan scores her goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final between USA and Japan

Enhance the state of play

Kenio Gonzalo of Spain talks to his players after winning v China PR (181022)

Build the Foundations

KEY PROGRAMME ASPECTS

To eligible you need a dedicated person in the member association responsible for women’s football and the implementation of the project, with clarity on where the project sits within the MA.

Who can apply?

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All applicants need to submit an application form, together with documents confirming that they meet the criteria.

How to apply?

FIFA encourages its member associations to apply for programmes that fit their needs and that are in line with their own women’s football strategy. 

Application Process

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Chief Women's Football Officer

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Sarai Bareman

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FIFA Support

FIFA Women's Development Programme

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Multiple job-holding report provides insights to help improve elite women’s football

FIFA has released a report which examines the circumstances of elite female players who, apart from football, hold other jobs, or have care or study commitments, in various countries around the world.

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Greek FA launches its women's football strategy with FIFA support

The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has launched its women's football strategy with the support of FIFA through the Women's Football Development Programme. 

Hellenic Football Federation Women’s Strategy Launch Event

A special year for women’s football

All eyes were on women’s football from 20 July to 20 August 2023 for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, which had a 32-team format for the first time and set new benchmarks for the competition. 

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) launched Women Football Campaign 

Vintage year for FIFA-run events

The Women’s World Cup and the U-17 World Cup were among the highlights

Olga Carmona of Spain poses with the trophy after victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final

Polish women’s football boosted by FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ announcement

The President of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Cezary Kulesza, says that hosting the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ will provide a boost to the participation of women and girls in Poland.

WF Development Poland 

Sarai Bareman encourages football leaders to draw inspiration from Morocco and invest in women's football

Football leaders from FIFA's 211 Member Associations have been encouraged to follow the example of Morocco, who recently advanced to the first knockout stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on their debut at the tournament, and invest in women's football. 

FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman during the FIFA Football Summit 2023

As Coach Mentorship Programme concludes: “This is just the beginning”

A two-day workshop at the Home of FIFA in Zurich marked the official conclusion of the latest edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme. 

A group photo during the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme at HoF

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

“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

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

FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAMME

Women's Football Strategy

Women's Football Strategy programme is designed to support associations in developing these new strategies, or revising and improving existing strategies in a tailor-made approach.

uana Ortegon of Colombia and Licheng Wang of China compete for the ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

League Development

League Development programme focuses on supporting member associations by introducing new competitions or strengthening existing ones, as well as capacity-building for coaches to create a safe and structured environment in which players can grow.

A view of the players during FIFA Forward Morocco

Women’s Football Campaign

Women’s Football Campaign is designed to support associations in delivering grassroots and small-sided football events to boost the participation of young girls and promote existing competitions and programmes. 

Kids play on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity pitch in Adelaide/Tarntanya

Women in Football Leadership

Women in Football Leadership addresses the need to have higher female representation in football’s decision-making bodies.

Aisha Falode (Nigeria)  - Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

Coach Mentorship

Coach Mentorship programme falls within the scope of FIFA’s Technical Capacity-Building Programme. The goal is to support the process of getting more female coaches to occupy and retain positions at the top level.

Kat Smith visits Iraia Iturregi in Bilbao as part of FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme

Coach Education Scholarships

Coach Education Scholarships programme is aligned with FIFA’s objective to increase the number of qualified female coaches working in the game.

Women’s football: Coach Education Scholarships

Capacity-Building for Administrators

Capacity-Building for Administrators programme falls within the scope of building capacity at member association level to drive the development of women’s football in the region and help FIFA to implement its Women’s Football Strategy.

Kenya Strategy Launch - Capacity building for administrators

Club Licensing

Club Licensing is part of FIFA’s new approach to support the professionalisation of the women’s game by raising the standards of clubs and leagues in women’s football. 

FIFA Women’s Development Programme

Women’s Football Strategy Programme

Grow the game, get more girls involved, keep more women in the game and drive empowerment of women

Clear plan/strategy

Enhance the state of play

Build the Foundations

Who can apply?

How to apply?

FIFA Support

FIFA will help the member associations and the participants in different ways:

Three- to four-day workshop led by a FIFA consultant

One year of follow-up support

Up to USD 10,000 in funding to facilitate the organisation of the workshop

FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAMME

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