Next week, the first notable FIFA tournament since Gianni Infantino's controversial FFE proposal will kick-off, with European teams set to be involved despite threats to the contrary
GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them
Football's global governing body has confirmed the full 64-match schedule for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro will take centre stage, hosting both the opening fixture and the grand finale. All eight host cities across the vibrant South American nation are set to welcome knockout-stage football as anticipation builds for the historic tournament.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has sensationally ruled himself out of the running for the FIFA presidency, but he has not pulled his punches regarding the future of Gianni Infantino. The Slovenian official insists that the current head of world football must either resign or prepare for a fierce leadership challenge at the upcoming FIFA Congress.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu after the team failed to qualify for the Women's World Cup for the first time in history. An investigative committee has been launched to examine the collapse, while the NFF leadership faces potential removal ahead of September's elections.
Cameroon have crowned a historic WAFCON 2026 campaign by sweeping past surprise finalists Malawi 3-0 in Rabat to lift their maiden title. FIFA president Gianni Infantino hailed the expanded 16-team tournament as a "huge success" after both nations qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
