Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches

FIFA has mandated that every team competing in its women's football tournaments must employ at least one female head coach or assistant coach, effective under new regulations. The requirement represents a significant shift in professional women's sports coaching, where male-dominated coaching staff has historically been the norm across major tournaments. The rule aims to increase opportunities for women in coaching positions and create visible role models within women's football. The mandate applies across FIFA's women's competitions, though the organization has not specified a timeline for full implementation across all levels. The policy aligns with broader efforts by sports governing bodies to address gender representation in leadership roles within their respective sports.