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The FIFA Council approved the women’s international competition calendar for 2026-2029 and provided a number of updates regarding upcoming FIFA men’s and women’s competitions, a positive result for OFC.
The decision was made ahead of the 74th FIFA General Assembly to be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Women’s International Match Calendar (WIMC) 2026-2029 is the result of a consultation process underpinned by extensive research and analysis in collaboration with federations and other stakeholders.
Based on a player-centric approach, WIMC 2026-2029 will increase rest and recovery opportunities for players throughout the calendar, while reducing disruption to domestic leagues by reducing the number of windows from six to five and reducing travel. promote.
“The women’s international fixture calendar and subsequent amendments to the regulations will strengthen our competitiveness around the world, particularly in regions where women’s football is less developed, and we are committed to taking the women’s game to the next level by protecting the environment. This is an important milestone in our commitment to be a player. Agreeing on the calendar well in advance will be beneficial for planning purposes,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
“We would like to thank the Federation and other stakeholders for their efforts and dedication towards our common goals.”
Furthermore, following the decision of the FIFA Council in December 2022, FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™ Following extensive consultation with federations and other stakeholders, it was then proposed that the first competition be contested by 16 teams in January-February 2026. The tournament he is held every four years.
Updates on the three tournaments were also provided.inauguration ceremony FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ The event will be hosted by the Philippines in 2025. The winner of the OFC Women’s Futsal Nations Cup to be held in the Solomon Islands in August will represent Oceania.of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™is scheduled to be hosted by Morocco every year from 2025 to 2029, with two slots available to each OFC member country. These teams will be decided at the OFC Women’s U-16 Championship to be held in Fiji in September. In a real boost to the Oceania region, for the first time, her three spots will be given to the OFC team. FIFA U-17 World Cup™, will be held annually in Qatar from 2025 to 2029. These places are OFC U-16 Boys Championship 2024was performed in Tahiti from July 28th to August 10th.
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