FIFA passes landmark rule to address shortage of women coaches

FIFA will require every team participating in its women's tournaments to have a female head coach or assistant after passing groundbreaking regulations at its council meeting on Thursday.

The measure comes into effect from the under-20 Women's World Cup in September, and will be enforced at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, as well as at the second edition of Women's Champions Cup - won by Arsenal in 2026 - and the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in two years' time.