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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 06 Jun 2008
Next Release 05 Sep 2008
RankingTeam+/- Pos Jun 2008
1USA USA0Equal
2Germany Germany0Equal
3Sweden Sweden0Equal

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.

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 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.