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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 25 Sep 2009
Next Release 18 Dec 2009
RankingTeamPts+/- Pos Sep 2009
1USA USA21970Equal
2Germany Germany21621Up
3Brazil Brazil2125-1Down

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.