Every team in FIFA’s women’s football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach following the introduction of new regulations. The requirements will come into effect during the under-17s and under-20s Women’s World Cup and Women’s Champions Cup competitions this year.
The decision was made at the FIFA Council on Thursday and discussed the long-term strategy of female representation in coaching. Under the new ruling, at least two staff members on the bench of every team at matches must be female, with one in an assistant coach or head coach role.
The rule applies to all youth and senior tournaments, including clubs and national teams. The move represents a significant step toward gender equity in football coaching and aims to address the underrepresentation of women in technical leadership roles within the sport.
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