Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches
FIFA ruled that every team in FIFA's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach. The decision was made at the FIFA Council on Thursday. 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 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 rule applies to all youth and senior tournaments, including clubs and national teams. At the 2023 Women's World Cup, 12 of the 32 head coaches were female, including England manager Sarina Wiegman. FIFA's chief football officer Jill Ellis said, "There are simply not enough women in coaching today. We must do more to accelerate change by creating clearer pathways, expanding opportunities, and increasing the visibility for women on our sidelines."
FIFA hopes these new regulations will see a rapid increase in female representation, including at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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FIFA has announced new regulations for women's football tournaments. The move focuses on female representation within coaching staff - but what impact will this have on the sport?
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