The countdown to the first-ever South American Women's World Cup has officially entered its final stages as world football’s governing body outlines the path to glory. With exactly one month until the glitz and glamour of the drawing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the technical framework that will shape the group stages for the 32-team tournament is now set in stone.
FIFA has officially announced that the United States will play host to the first-ever Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, marking a massive milestone for the professional game. Alongside this landmark hosting decision, the governing body has committed to a significant financial boost for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil to ensure players and clubs receive greater rewards than ever before.
Sarina Wiegman has officially committed her long-term future to the Lionesses by signing a contract extension that runs until 2029. The deal ensures the highly successful Dutch coach will remain at the helm for the next major tournament cycle following her historic success on the international stage.
Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named the England Women's Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season after a spectacular campaign for both club and country. The prolific striker beat out stiff competition from international team-mates Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to claim the prestigious fan-voted prize for the second time.
BVB Women have won 117 of their 125 league matches so far, but last year they missed out on promotion to the second division through their own fault. With new signing Alex Popp, things are now going like clockwork.
On Sunday the training camp at Coverciano will get under way ahead of the double-header against Belarus, scheduled for 9 October in Tbilisi (neutral venue) and the 13th in Florence. Tickets for the match at the Franchi are on sale on the ticketing.figc.it website and through Vivaticket agencies, with discounts for under-20s, over-65s, university students and Fiorentina season-ticket holders.
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