Tag: FIFA

For all its global reach and cultural weight, football has long remained a persistently male preserve — not only on the pitch, but in the corridors where real power sits. If elevating the women’s game has been an uphill climb, placing women in the boardrooms of world football has been an even steeper ascent. The fight for visibility, influence and authority stretches far beyond the touchline.

Qatar is in discussions with FIFA over the possibility of hosting the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in January 2028 and is expected to significantly impact domestic football calendars worldwide.