FIFA Mandates Female Coaches in Women’s Tournaments in Landmark Rule Change
Posted : 20 March 2026
FIFA has introduced a new rule requiring every team in women’s competitions to appoint a female head coach or assistant.
The regulation will apply across all youth, senior, and club tournaments, starting with upcoming events including the Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
The move aims to address the shortage of women in coaching roles, highlighted by the low number of female head coaches at recent major tournaments.