Summary
FIFA announced that all women's football teams in its tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. This new rule applies to youth and senior competitions, starting with the under-17s and under-20s Women's World Cup and Women's Champions Cup.
Key Facts
- FIFA requires at least one female in a head coach or assistant coach role for women's football teams in its tournaments.
- The rule applies to both club and national teams in all their competitions.
- These regulations will start with the under-17s and under-20s Women's World Cup and Women's Champions Cup.
- The decision aims to increase female representation in coaching roles.
- In the 2023 Women's World Cup, only 12 out of 32 head coaches were women.
- FIFA's chief football officer, Jill Ellis, emphasized the importance of creating pathways and opportunities for female coaches.
- The goal is to enhance female coaching presence by the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
