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Women's Football - Mission and Goals


FIFA promotes the development of women's football and pledges to support women's football financially and to give women players, coaches, referees and officials the opportunity to become actively involved in football. FIFA is helping to popularise the game by increasing public awareness and conducting information campaigns as well as overcoming social and cultural obstacles for women with the ultimate aim of improving women's standing in society.

    Women's World Ranking

    Last Updated 12 Mar 2010
    Next Release 28 May 2010
    RankingTeamPts+/- Pos Mar 2010
    1USA USA22270Equal
    2Germany Germany21580Equal
    3Brazil Brazil21240Equal

    Women's Football Resource Kit

    Women's Football Resource Kit
    FIFA promotes the development of football for girls and women and is committed to creating opportunities for females in football.

      4th FIFA Women's Football Symposium

      4th FIFA Women's Football Symposium
      On the occasion of the 5th FIFA Women's World Cup in China, FIFA hosted the 4th FIFA Women's Football Symposium.

        Women's ambassadors

        Women's Ambassadors
        In recognition of services rendered to the world of football and their performances on the pitch, FIFA has selected a number of former players and coaches of the women's game to become FIFA ambassadors for women's football. Read the prestigious list of names here.

          Women's News

          Health and fitness of the female player

          Health and fitness of the female player
          The myths and prejudices surrounding women's football are manifold, as are those concerning the risks and benefits for the health of female players.

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          Women's Football International Calendar

          Women's Football Committees

          This body organises the FIFA Women's World Cup and addresses all issues relating to the women's game that arise from courses and seminars held around the world. Find out who sits on the committee here.