Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s President, has called upon key stakeholders to invest in the future of women’s football.
Under Infantino’s leadership, the Women’s World Cup has expanded to include 32 teams, and he oversaw a significant increase in the prize money for the FIFA Women’s World Cup from $30 million in 2019 to $110 million in 2023.
During the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress, President Infantino restated his plea for the advancement of women’s football.
He encouraged nations to establish women’s leagues and national teams, emphasizing their vital role in the sport’s growth.
While addressing the upcoming 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Infantino reiterated his call, stating, “I once again urge all of you to invest in the women’s game, as it is unequivocally the sport’s future. We have witnessed this trajectory, and it continues.”
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He added, “I envision every country worldwide having women’s leagues and national teams. This is of utmost importance because women constitute 50% of the global population, including Asia and all corners of the world.”
“We must nurture the development of women’s football.”
It’s worth noting that the next edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, beginning in 2026, will function as a qualifying tournament for Asian teams aspiring to participate in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
