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FIFA orders representation of female coaches across all women’s tournaments

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis said the move is designed to address the shortage of women in coaching roles at the highest level.

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March 22, 2026

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FIFA has directed all teams participating in its women’s competitions to include at least one female head coach or assistant as part of new regulations aimed at boosting women’s representation in coaching.

The directive, approved by the FIFA Council, will take effect from the U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups as well as the Women’s Champions Cup.

Teams will also be required to have a minimum of two female staff members on the bench across all women’s tournaments, from youth to senior level.

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis said the move is designed to address the shortage of women in coaching roles at the highest level.

“There are simply not enough women in coaching today. We must do more to accelerate change by creating clearer pathways, expanding opportunities, and increasing visibility for women on our sidelines,” Ellis said.

She described the regulations, alongside targeted development programmes, as a significant investment in both current and future generations of female coaches.

Ellis highlighted the disparity at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia, where only 12 of the 32 head coaches were women, figures that do not reflect the rapid growth of the women’s game globally.

She noted that Sarina Wiegman was the only female coach to reach the latter stages of the tournament, guiding England to a second-place finish.

According to FIFA data, women account for just five percent of coaches across both men’s and women’s teams worldwide.

A separate 2024 benchmarking report covering 86 women’s leagues found that only 22 per cent of head coaches are women.

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FIFA releases 2026 World Cup anthem ‘Goals’, by Rema, LISA, Anitta

The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album will feature artists from across continents, aligning with the tournament’s expanded 48-team format hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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May 22, 2026

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The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album “GOALS” been released , featuring Afrobeats star Rema , South Korean pop act LISA and Brazilian pop singer Anitta .

The single track dropped Thursday on all major streaming platforms through SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings.

An official music video was released alongside the single.

Goals was produced by Grammy-winning producer Cirkut and fuses Afrobeats, K-pop and Latin pop.

FIFA stated that the album serves as a unifying platform where music and sport intersect, designed to connect fans and cultures worldwide.

The organisation also announced that Rema, LISA and Anitta are set to perform together at the FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles.

The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album will feature artists from across continents, aligning with the tournament’s expanded 48-team format hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Man Utd permanents Carrick as manager

“Now it’s time to move forward together again, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Manchester United and our incredible supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honours again,” Carrick said.

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May 22, 2026

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“We are delighted to announce Michael Carrick will continue as our head coach, having signed a new contract,” said Manchester United on Friday.

Carrick, the 44-year-old former United player, took charge on an interim basis after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and led United to Champions League qualification with an impressive third-placed finish in the Premier League.

” From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride

” Throughout the past five months, this group of players have shown they can reach the standards of resilience, togetherness and determination that we demand here.

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Breaking: Arsenal Win Premier League For First Time In 22 Years

The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last month, winning four straight league matches without conceding a goal.

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May 19, 2026

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Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years with a game to spare after Man City failed to win at Bournemouth.

Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.

City had to win to take the title fight to the final day, but the Cherries extended their unbeaten streak to 17 league games, a run which has secured European football for the first time in the club’s history.

After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have finally made it over the line to end a six-year trophy drought.

Arsenal edged to the brink of the title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley on Monday, which took them five points clear of City.

The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last month, winning four straight league matches without conceding a goal.