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Women's Football TodayInformation and statistics on
women's football from themember associations of FIFA
100 YEARS FIFA 1904 - 2004
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Information and statistics on women’s football
from FIFA member associations
Women’s Football Today
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As this publication mostly consists of statistics for each member
association, it has not been translated into other languages.
However, on the following three pages you will find samples
containing the Spanish, French and German translation of each
section of the questionnaire.
Debido a que esta publicación está compuesta en su mayoría por
estadísticas de cada asociación miembro, no ha sido traducida
a otros idiomas.
No obstante, en las tres páginas siguientes, encontrará la traducción
en español, francés y alemán de cada sección del cuestionario.
Cette publication ne présentant pour l’essentiel que les données
statistiques de chaque association membre, elle n’a pas été
traduite dans d’autres langues.
Vous trouverez toutefois sur les trois pages suivantes la traduction
en français, allemand et espagnol, de chaque section du
questionnaire.
Da diese Publikation mehrheitlich statistische Daten jedes
Mitgliedsverbands enthält, wurde sie nicht übersetzt.
Auf den folgenden drei Seiten finden Sie jedoch die deutsche,
französische und spanische Übersetzung der in den Datenblättern
abgedeckten Themen.
INTRODUCTION | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
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Número de jugadoras inscritas
Jugadoras inscritas jóvenes (menores de 18 años)
Jugadoras inscritas adultas (18 años y mayores)
Jugadoras inscritas en total
Crecimiento del fútbol femenino
Año Jugadoras*
* Total de jugadoras inscritas (jóvenes y adultas)
Clubes de fútbol
Total de clubes de fútbol
Número de clubes con equipos femeninos y masculinos de fútbol
Número de clubes con solo equipos femeninos
Selección nacional femenina A
Número de partidos nacionales femeninos A
Año Número de partidos
Sesiones de entrenamiento por semana de la selección nacional femenina A
Selecciones nacionales femeninas juveniles
Categorías de edad de las selecciones femeninas juveniles
Número de partidos internacionales disputados por las selecciones femeninas juveniles
Equipo
Sesiones de entrenamiento por semana de la selección nacional femenina A
Categorías de edad en campeonatos nacionales
Fútbol mixto (chicos y chicas)
Fútbol escolar (chicas y mujeres)
Actividades del futsal femenino
Número de jugadoras de futsal
xx jugadoras de futsal inscritas
xx jugadoras de futsal no inscritas
Deportes preferidos de mujeres y chicas
Personal encargado a tiempo completo del fútbol femenino
X empleado(s)
Representación del fútbol femenino en la directiva o en el comité ejecutivo
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Asociación fundada en xxxxAfiliada a la FIFA en xxxx
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Nombre de joueuses licenciées
Nombre de joueuses licenciées de moins de 18 ans
Nombre de joueuses licenciées de 18 ans et plus
Nombre total de joueuses licenciées
Essor du football féminin
Année Nombre de joueuses *
* Nombre total de joueuses licenciées (adultes et juniors)
Clubs de football
Nombre total de clubs de football
Nombre de clubs disposant d’équipes féminines et masculines
Nombre de clubs disposant uniquement d’équipes féminines
Equipe nationale féminine « A »
Nombre de matches nationaux féminins « A »
Année Nombre de matches
Séances d’entraînement hebdomadaire de l’équipe nationale féminine « A »
Sélection(s) féminine(s) juniors
Catégories d’âge des sélections féminines juniors
Nombre de matches internationaux disputés par les sélections féminines juniors
Equipe
Séances d’entraînement hebdomadaire de l’équipe nationale féminine « A »
Catégories d’âge en championnat national
Football mixte (garçons et filles)
Football féminin scolaire (filles et femmes)
Activités de futsal féminin
Nombre de joueuses de futsal
xx joueuses de futsal licenciées
xx joueuses de futsal non licenciées
Sports préférés des femmes et des jeunes filles
Personnel chargé à plein temps du football féminin
x employé(s)
Représentation du football féminin au directoire ou au comité exécutif
Drapeau du pays Emblème de l’association Carte géographique
Association fondée en xxxxAffiliation à la FIFA en xxxx
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Anzahl registrierte Fussballerinnen
Registrierte Juniorinnen (unter 18)
Registrierte Erwachsene (über 18)
Insgesamt registriert
Wachstum des Frauenfussballs
Jahr Spielerinnen*
* Gesamte Anzahl registrierte Spielerinnen (Erwachsene und Juniorinnen)
Fussballklubs
Fussballklubs insgesamt
Klubs mit Männer- und Frauenteams
Klubs mit ausschliesslich Frauenteams
A-Nationalteam der Frauen
Anzahl A-Länderspiele der Frauen
Jahr Spiele
Anzahl Trainings des A-Nationalteams der Frauen
Juniorinnennationalteam(s)
Alterskategorien des/der Juniorinnennationalteams
Anzahl Länderspiele der Juniorinnen
Team
Anzahl Trainings des Juniorinnennationalteams
Alterskategorien in der nationalen Meisterschaft
Gemischte Teams (Knaben und Mädchen)
Mädchen- und Frauenfussball in Schulen
Frauen-Futsal
Anzahl Futsal-Spielerinnen
xx registrierte Futsal-Spielerinnen
xx nicht registrierte Futsal-Spielerinnen
Beliebteste Sportart bei Mädchen und Frauen
Anzahl vollamtliche Mitarbeitende für Frauenfussball
x Mitarbeitende
Vertretung des Frauenfussballs in Ihrem Vorstand oder Exekutivkomitee
Nationalflagge Verbandsemblem Geografische Lage
Verbandsgründung xxxxMitgliedschaft bei der FIFA seit xxxx
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | INTRODUCTION
Information and statistics
8 AFGHANISTAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Afghanistan (AFG) | AFC
Shındand
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran
TurkmenistanTajikistan
India
Herat
Zaranj
Kabul
Kandahar
Shir Khan
Association founded in 1933Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
340
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 340
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
224 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
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Albania (ALB) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ALBANIA
Greece
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Bulgaria
Serbia
Albania
Montenegro
TiranaDurrës
Sarandë
Shkodër Adriatic SeaAssociation founded in 1930Affiliated to FIFA in 1932
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, basketball
Girls’ or women’s football has no ranking.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
10 ALGERIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Algeria (ALG) | CAF
Algeria
Morocco
Spain
Tun.
Libya
MaliMauritania
Wes
t Sah
ara
AtlanticOcean
MediterraneanSea
Tamanrasset
TindoufIn Salah
Algiers
Ghardaïa
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
150 850 1,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003 565
2004
2005 850
2006 1,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
24 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
22 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 8
2004 8
2005 4
2006 11
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 0 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
14-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
200 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics, swimming, handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
11
American Samoa (ASA) | OFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | AMERICAN SAMOA
South Pacific Ocean
American Samoa
Aunu'uTutuila
Pago Pago
OfuOlosega
Ta’uManu’a Group
Pago Pago
Manu’aGroup
Tutuila
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1984Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
484 198 682
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 682
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
27 Total number of football clubs
8 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
5 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
No national championship
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 6 to 8
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
11-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
84 registered female futsal players
50 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Softball, basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
12 ANDORRA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Andorra (AND) | UEFA
Spain
FranceAndorra
Encamp
Soldeu
El Serrat
Sant Julià de Lòria
Andorra La Vella
Association founded in 1994Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
65 65
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 23
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 56
2006 65
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
22 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3 hours
National championship age categories
U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 6 to 18
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Ski, swimming
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
13
Angola (ANG) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ANGOLA
South Atlantic Ocean
Dem. Rep. of the Congo
Zambia
Angola
MenongueNamibe
Lubango
HuamboLobito
BenguelaLuena
Porto Ambion
Luanda
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1980
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 350
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
100 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
14
Anguilla (AIA) | CONCACAF
ANGUILLA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Caribbean SeaRoad Bay
North Atlantic Ocean
St. Martin
AnguillaAnguilla
The Valley
Scrub IslandDog Island
Sombrero
Seal Island
Prickley Pear Cays
Bowling Point
Association founded in 1990Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
65 35 100
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 20
2004 50
2005 65
2006 100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
12 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
5 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 4
2004 6
2005 10
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 4 6
U-20 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
14-30
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
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Antigua and Barbuda (ATG) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Caribbean Sea
Barbuda
Antigua
Saint John´s
Codrington
Redonda
Association founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 1972
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100 100 200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 60
2001 60
2002 60
2003 80
2004 120
2005 120
2006 200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
44 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 U-17 U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14
U-17
U-20 2 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
Seniors (open)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-10
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
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Argentina (ARG) | CONMEBOL
ARGENTINA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
South Atlantic Ocean
SouthPacificOcean
Chile
Brazil
Argentina Buenos Aires
Puerto Santa Cruz
Santa FeMendoza
Viedma
San Miguelde TucumánAssociation founded in 1893
Affiliated to FIFA in 1912
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,000 1,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 494
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
3,348 Total number of football clubs
29 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 (futsal) Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 5
2004
2005 6
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
9 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 2 0 11
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
9 hours
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Field hockey, volleyball, tennis
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
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Armenia (ARM) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ARMENIA
Turkey
AzerbaijanArmenia
Iran
Alaverdi
Ejmiatsin
Kopan
VanadzorGyumri
Yerevan
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
156 70 226
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003 50
2004 60
2005 100
2006 137
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
136 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 3
2004 1
2005 1
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 0 1 1 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-14
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
104 registered female futsal players
288 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Chess, tennis
Girls’ or women’s football is at an early stage of development.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
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Aruba (ARU) | CONCACAF
ARUBA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
Aruba
Oranjestad
Druif
Santa Cruz
BarcaderaSint Nicolaas
Association founded in 1932Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
11 75 86
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 75
2001 75
2002 80
2003 80
2004 80
2005 0
2006 86
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
36 Total number of football clubs
5 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 2
2004 0
2005 1
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-13 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-13
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
75 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
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Australia (AUS) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | AUSTRALIA
Indonesia
Australia
Hobart
Melbourne
Alice SpringsMackay
Townsville
Darwin
PerthFremantle
Adlelaide
Brisbane
Canberra
Indian Ocean
Great Australian Bight
Coral Sea
Tasman Sea
Association founded in 1961Affiliated to FIFA in 1963
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
67,092 23,051 90,143
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 67,591
2005 76,099
2006 90,143
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
2,365 Total number of football clubs
1,575 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 17
2004 13
2005 15
2006 15
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 8 0 11 1 13
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, on average U-10
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-10 to U-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
6,000-10,000 registered female futsal players
Unregistered female futsal players: unknown
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Football is the second-biggest team sport.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
10 staff members (national and state level)
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
20
Austria (AUT) | UEFA
AUSTRIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Germany
Czech Republic
ItalySlovenia
Hungary
Slovakia
Austria
Salzburg
Linz
Klagenfurt
InnsbruckGraz
Vienna
Association founded in 1904Affiliated to FIFA in 1907
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
4,802 6,899 11,701
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 7,000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 11,701
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
2,660 Total number of football clubs
2,500 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
60 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 3
2004 3
2005 4
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3-4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 3 3 3 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3-4
National championship age categories
U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until age 14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
11-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is growing.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
21
Azerbaijan (AZE) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | AZERBAIJAN
Iran
Turkey
Armenia
Georgia Russia
AzerbaijanBaku
Xaçmaz
Mingäçevir
Säki
Astara
Xankändi
Kurdämir
Gancä
Ali Bayramlı
Naxçıvan
Caspian Sea
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
180 150 330
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 145
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 330
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
36 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 8 10 6 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
15 and older
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
22
Bahamas (BAH) | CONCACAF
BAHAMAS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
UnitedStates
Cuba
Cat Island
GreatExuma
Nassau
AndrosIsland
GrandBahama
GreatAbaco
Long Island
Great Inagua
Eleuthera
Bahamas
Association founded in 1967Affiliated to FIFA in 1968
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
752 256 1,008
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 402
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,008
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
28 Total number of football clubs
8 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004 2
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 2 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors (open)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Track and field
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
23
Bahrain (BHR) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BAHRAIN
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
'Awáli
Sitrah
Al MuharraqManama
Madinat'Isá
Gulf of Bahrain
Association founded in 1957Affiliated to FIFA in 1968
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100 100 200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 50
2001 50
2002 50
2003 50
2004 50
2005 150
2006 250
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
19 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 0 0 18 18 18
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-14 to U-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball and football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
24
Bangladesh (BAN) | AFC
BANGLADESH | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
India
India
Burma
Bangladesh
Bay of Bengal
Mymensingh
Rangpur
Sylhet
ChittagongKhulna
Dhaka
Cox'sBazar
Barisal
Rajshahi
Association founded in 1972Affiliated to FIFA in 1976
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
320 780 1,100
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
4,100 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
5 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 15
2004
2005 8
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3
U-19 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
No
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Swimming, shooting, cricket, football
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
25
Barbados (BRB) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BARBADOS
North Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Barbados
Bridgetown
SpeightstownBathsheba
The Crane
Holetown
Association founded in 1910Affiliated to FIFA in 1968
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,295 165 1,460
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 1,460
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
130 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Seniors (open)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
7-14
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Both
26
Belarus (BLR) | UEFA
BELARUS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Ukraine
Lithuania RussiaRussia
Poland
Latvia
Belarus
Homyel
MazyrPinsk
Minsk
Brest
Hrodna
BaranavichyBabruysk
Mahilyow
OrshaVitsyebsk
PolatskAssociation founded in 1989Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
180 210 390
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 700
2001 900
2002 1,100
2003 1,500
2004 1,700
2005 2,000
2006 2,300
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
160 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
8 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 5
2004 5
2005 5
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
7
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 10 12 13 13 14
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
7
National championship age categories
13-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Executive Committee member
27
Belgium (BEL) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BELGIUM
France
Germany
Netherlands
Luxem-bourg
Belgium
Brussels
Liège
Charleroi
Bastogne
Gent
Antwerp
HasseltBrugge
OostendeZeebruggeNorth SeaAssociation founded in 1895
Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
7,608 12,706 20,314
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 17,040
2001 17,976
2002 20,014
2003 18,289
2004 19,490
2005 18,551
2006 21,326
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,848 Total number of football clubs
109 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
82 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 6
2004 8
2005 7
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 1 1 3
U-17 1 7 1 5 2
U-19 9 10 11 9 15
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
800 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
28
Belize (BLZ) | CONCACAF
BELIZE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Belize
Belmopan
Belize City
Punta Gorda
OrangeWalk
Caribbean Sea
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1980Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
32 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
29
Benin (BEN) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BENIN
Nigeria
GhanaCôte d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso
Togo
Benin
Porto Novo
Malanville
KandiNatitingou
Djougou
Parakou
Bohicon
Ouidah
Cové
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
110 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics, swimming, handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
30
Bermuda (BER) | CONCACAF
BERMUDA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Atlantic Ocean
North Atlantic Ocean
Bermuda
HamiltonSomerset
Saint GeorgeAssociation founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 1962
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
300 400 700
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 210
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 350
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
60 Total number of football clubs
8 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 5
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
7-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
31
Bhutan (BHU) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BHUTAN
China
India
Bhutan
ThimphuTongsa
Gasa Dzong
Paro
Phuntsholing
Tashigang
Samdrup Jongkhar
Association founded in 1983Affiliated to FIFA in 2000
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
550 0 550
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 264
2006 550
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
39 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, basketball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Women’s football representative
32
Bolivia (BOL) | CONMEBOL
BOLIVIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Brazil
Peru
Ch
ile
Argentina
Paraguay
Bolivia
La Paz
Cobija
Trinidad
Santa CruzOruro
Potosi
TarijaSouth Pacific Ocean
Association founded in 1925Affiliated to FIFA in 1926
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
150 200 350
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 250
2001 250
2002 290
2003 340
2004 206
2005 247
2006 320
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
83 Total number of football clubs
23 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
60 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 1 1 1 1 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-19 | U-21 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
33
Bosnia-Herzegovina (BIH) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
Croatia
Croatia
Serbia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Montenegro
Banja Luka
Bosanski Brod
Sarajevo
Mostar
Tuzla
Gorazde˘
Bihac
Adriatic Sea
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 271
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
763 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
34
Botswana (BOT) | CAF
BOTSWANA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Gaborone
Kasane
Maun
FrancistownGhanzi
Mahalapye
Association founded in 1970Affiliated to FIFA in 1978
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
497 89 586
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
11 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
8 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-20
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
35
Brazil (BRA) | CONMEBOL
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BRAZIL
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Chile
Columbia
Argentina
Para.
Brazília
Brazil
South Pacific Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
North Atlantic Ocean
Manaus
Rio Branco
Belem
Salvador
Rio de JaneiroSão Paulo
São Luís
Belo Horizonte
Pôrto Alegre
Association founded in 1914Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,101 7,806 9,907
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001 754
2002 2,385
2003 3,561
2004 5,131
2005 7,640
2006 9,907
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
812 Total number of football clubs
159 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
61 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 8
2005 2
2006 11
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
14
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 12
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
14
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes*
Number of futsal players
1,216 registered female futsal players
265,350 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
*Separate organisation (CBFS)
36
British Virgin Islands (VGB) | CONCACAF
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean SeaVirgin Islands (U.S.)
British Virgin Islands
Road Town
TortolaJost Van Dyke
Virgin Gorda
AnegadaAssociation founded in 1974Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
75 30 105
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 121
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 205
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
37
Brunei Darussalam (BRU) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
South China Sea
Malaysia
BruneiDarussalam
Muara
Tutong
Seria
Sukang
Bangar
Bandar Seri Begawan
Kuala Belait
Association founded in 1959Affiliated to FIFA in 1972
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
124 Total number of football clubs
not officially Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
None
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
100 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
38
Bulgaria (BUL) | UEFA
BULGARIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Black Sea
Romania
TurkeyGreece
Serbia
Mazedonia
BulgariaSofia
Stara Zagora
Kurdzhali
Blagoevgrad
LomPleven
RuseDobrich
Varna
Nesebur
Burgas
Association founded in 1923Affiliated to FIFA in 1924
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
120 260 380
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 70
2001 92
2002 110
2003 160
2004 220
2005 250
2006 285
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
559 Total number of football clubs
20 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 4
2004 4
2005 5
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 3 3 4 3 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
40 registered female futsal players
10 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Rhythmic gymnastics, athletics, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in the top 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
39
Burkina Faso (BFA) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | BURKINA FASO
Mali
Burkina Faso
Côte d'Ivoire
BeninGhana
Nigeria
Niger
Togo
OuagadougouFada-Ngourma
Ouahigouya
Banfora
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
490 660 1,150
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 210
2001 467
2002 739
2003 850
2004 850
2005 1,000
2006 1,150
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
15 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
13 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
7-20
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics, handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
40
Burundi (BDI) | CAF
BURUNDI | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Rwanda
Tanzania
Dem. Rep. of the Congo
Burundi
Bujumbura
Gitega
Cibitoke Ngozi
Muyinga
Bururi
Association founded in 1948Affiliated to FIFA in 1972
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
275 180 455
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 150
2001 248
2002
2003
2004 352
2005 370
2006 455
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
146 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
17 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 1 0 1 0 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
41
Cambodia (CAM) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CAMBODIA
Cambodia
Thailand
Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Stœng Trêng
KâmpôtGulf of Thailand
Association founded in 1933Affiliated to FIFA in 1954
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
65 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Swimming
Girls or women’s football is between position 5 and 10 in the top 20.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
42
Cameroon (CMR) | CAF
CAMEROON | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Nigeria
Benin Chad
Rep. of the Congo
Sudan
Central African Republic
CameroonBight of Biatra
Yaoundé
Ngaoundéré
Bamenda
Nkongsamba
Association founded in 1959Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
178 309 487
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 500
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 487
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
300 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
23 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 7
2003 6
2004 7
2005
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Over 18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
43
Canada (CAN) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CANADA
North Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
NorthAtlanticOcean
Hudson Bay
Greenland
United States
U.S.
Canada
OttawaQuébecVancouver
Churchhill
Dawson
Whitehorse
Montreal
CalgaryRegina
Sept-Îles
Association founded in 1912Affiliated to FIFA in 1913
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
312,593 53,087 365,680
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 270,145
2001 288,513
2002 307,258
2003 342,976
2004 347,228
2005 358,278
2006 365,680
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
7,000 Total number of football clubs
5,000 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 15
2003 21
2004 10
2005 11
2006 17
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5-10
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 17 4 14 0 19
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5-10
National championship age categories
U-14 | U-16 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, open age
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Open age
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
5,000 registered female futsal players
10,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
44
Cape Verde Islands (CPV) | CAF
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Atlantic OceanCape Verde Islands
Praia
Mindelo
Santa Maria
SalSanta Luzia
Boa Vista
Maio
FogoBrava
Ilhas do Sotavento
Ilhas do Barlavento
TarrafalSao Filipe
São Vicente
Santo Antão
São Nicolau
Sao Tiago
Association founded in 1982Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
82 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
45
Cayman Islands (CAY) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CAYMAN ISLANDS
Caribbean Sea
Cayman Islands
Cayman BracLittle Cayman
Grand Cayman
George Town
Association founded in 1966Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 364
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
10 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
46
Central African Republic (CTA) | CAF
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Sudan
Chad
Cameroon
Dem. Rep. of Congo
Central African Republic
Bangui
Nola
Bouar
Birao
BossangoaBambari
Bria
Bangassou
Association founded in 1961Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
200 200 400
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 460
2001 425
2002 400
2003 395
2004 375
2005 360
2006 400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
80 Total number of football clubs
60 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004 2
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
47
Chad (CHA) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CHAD
Sudan
Libya
Niger
Nigeria
Chad
N’djamenaMongo
Bongor
Faya-Largeau
Aozou
Mao Abéché
Moundou
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
550 460 1,010
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,010
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
50 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
48
Chile (CHI) | CONMEBOL
CHILE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
South Atlantic Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
Chile
Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Santiago
Iquique
Puerto Montt
Punta Arenas
Association founded in 1895Affiliated to FIFA in 1913
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
4,500 6,700 11,200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,950
2001 2,500
2002 3,600
2003 4,900
2004 5,800
2005 7,100
2006 8,500
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
6,500 Total number of football clubs
200 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
180 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
7
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
49
China PR (CHN) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CHINA PR
n
Turkmenistan
Afghanistan
PakistanChina
Afg.
Pak.
India
Mongolia
Kazakhstan Russia
Japan
Shanghai
Harbin
Chongqing
UrumqiBeijing
Tianjin
PhilippineSea
Association founded in 1924Affiliated to FIFA in 1931
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,000 1,000 3,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 2,940
2001 3,009
2002 3,100
2003 3,150
2004 3,280
2005 3,320
2006 3,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
820 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
24 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 34
2003 34
2004 34
2005 40
2006 36
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
10
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-16 10 5 3
U-19 19 28 20
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5-7
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-18 | U-16
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-21 | U-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
50
Chinese Taipei (TPE) | AFC
CHINESE TAIPEI | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Pacific Ocean
China
Chinese Taipei
Taipei
Tainan
Oluanpi
Taitung
Pescadore Islands
HualienChanghua
Association founded in 1936Affiliated to FIFA in 1954
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
740 300 1,040
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 670
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 870
2006 1,040
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
60 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 4
2004 4
2005 5
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
12
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 5 5 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
U-11 | U-12 | U-13 | U-16 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-11 to college level
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
336 registered female futsal players
1000+ unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Position of girls’ or women’s football unknown
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
51
Colombia (COL) | CONMEBOL
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | COLOMBIA
North Pacific Ocean
Venezuela
BrazilEcuador
Peru
Panama
Colombia
Bogotá
Mitú
Leticia
Pasto
Buenaventura
Cartagena
Medellin
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1924Affiliated to FIFA in 1936
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
780 950 1,730
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 500
2001 650
2002 720
2003 862
2004 935
2005 1,050
2006 1,200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
250 Total number of football clubs
100 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
50 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 3
2004 3
2005 3
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
8
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 0 3 3
U-20 0 0 0 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
Seniors and youth
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-20
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
144 registered female futsal players
300 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
52
Comoros (COM) | CAF
COMOROS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Indian Ocean
Mozambique Channel
Madagascar
Mozambique
Comoros
Moroni
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 2005
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
304 155 459
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
From age 13-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
53
Congo (CGO) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CONGO
South Atlantic Ocean
Dem. Rep. of Congo
Cameroon
Gabon
Rep. of Congo
Brazzaville
Oyo
Owando
Impfondo
Pointe-Noire
Mossendjo
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
150 310 460
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 365
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 460
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
90 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
54
Congo DR (COD) | CAF
CONGO DR | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
South Atlantic Ocean
Sudan
Zambia
Tanzania
KenyaUganda
Angola
Gabon
Cameroon
Rep. of CongoDem. Rep.of Congo
Kinshasa
Bumba
GomaKindu
Kolwezi
Banana
Mbandaka
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1919Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
926 2,217 3,143
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 420
2004 559
2005 2,750
2006 3,143
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
661 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
39 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 0 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
55
Cook Islands (COK) | OFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | COOK ISLANDS
PenrhynManihikiPukapuka
Nassau IslandSuwarrow
PalmerstonAitutaki Mitiaro
MangaiaRarotonga
South Pacific OceanCook Islands
Avarua
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1971Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
187 150 337
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 337
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
24 Total number of football clubs
24 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 4
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-14 | U-16 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-10, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
From ages 10-12
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
62 registered female futsal players
85 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
56
Costa Rica (CRC) | CONCACAF
COSTA RICA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Panama
Costa RicaNicoya
Puntarenas
Golfito
PuertoQuepos
San José
PuertoLimón
Association founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1927
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,434 2,660 4,094
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,000
2001 1,300
2002 1,850
2003 2,300
2004 2,325
2005 2,500
2006 4,100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,051 Total number of football clubs
5 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
140 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 10
2004 7
2005 5
2006 10
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
10 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 5 7
U-20 0 0 3 5 8
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
10
National championship age categories
U-15
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
1,500 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
57
Cote d’Ivoire (CIV) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | COTE D’IVOIRE
Gulf of Guinea
Burkina Faso
Mali
Guinea
Liberia
Ghana
TogoSierra Leone
Côte d´Ivoire
Yamoussoukro
OdiennéKorhogo
Bouaké
Daloa
Man
DabouAboisso
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
50 560 610
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002 130
2003 220
2004 253
2005 428
2006 610
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
123 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
11 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 0
2004 0
2005 3
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
From ages 9-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4 after handball, basketball and athletics.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
58
Croatia (CRO) | UEFA
CROATIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
AdriaticSea
Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia
SloveniaHungary
Italy
Croatia
Monte-negro
Zagreb
Pula
Zadar
Split
VukovarRijeka
Dubrovnik
Association founded in 1912Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
525 893 1,418
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 590
2001 680
2002 767
2003 888
2004 989
2005 1,214
2006 1,418
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,315 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
30 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 4
2004 8
2005 8
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 2
U-19 3 6 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-16
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
From ages 10-14
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
100 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, basketball, handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6 or 7.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
59
Cuba (CUB) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CUBA
Caribbean Sea
North Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
The Bahamas
Cayman Islands
HavanaMariel
Santa Clara
Isla de la Juventud
GuantánamoHolguin
Las Tunas
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Association founded in 1924Affiliated to FIFA in 1932
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
200 400 600
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 300
2001 325
2002 350
2003 420
2004 470
2005 510
2006 600
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
169 Total number of football clubs
169 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
15 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
10
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
10
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-10
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Starting at 9
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
60
Cyprus (CYP) | UEFA
CYPRUS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Cyprus
Nicosia
Morphou
Kyrenia
Paphos
PolisLarnaca
VasilikosLimassol
Famagusta
RizokarpasoAssociation founded in 1934Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
216 350 566
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 220
2001 277
2002 307
2003 341
2004 373
2005 465
2006 566
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
9 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
7 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
61
Czech Republic (CZE) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | CZECH REPUBLIC
Poland
Germany
AustriaSlovakia
Czech RepublicOstrava
Brno
Liberec Ústi nad Labem
Prague
Plzen
Ceské Budejovice
Association founded in 1901Affiliated to FIFA in 1907
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
3,472 10,230 13,702
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 6,022
2001 5,000
2002 5,000
2003 8,000
2004 4,000
2005 6,000
2006 14,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
4,149 Total number of football clubs
84 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
35 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 7
2004 9
2005 7
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 1 11 8 11 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors (over 14s)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from the age of 12 to 14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
200 registered female futsal players
1,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Tennis, football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
62
Denmark (DEN) | UEFA
DENMARK | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Baltic Sea
North Sea
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
Copenhagen
Skagen
Ålborg
Randers
Vejle Esbjerg
Rønne
Ros-kilde
Association founded in 1889Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
46,973 13,361 60,334
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 42,316
2001 44,353
2002 50,664
2003 55,845
2004 54,078
2005 56,041
2006 56,727
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,633 Total number of football clubs
1,191 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
10 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 12
2003 12
2004 13
2005 16
2006 14
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-16 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 8 11 8 8 10
U-19 12 6 10 11 15
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Gymnastics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
8 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
63
Djibouti (DJI) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | DJIBOUTI
Gulf of AdenEthiopia
Djibouti
Eritrea
Somalia
Djibouti
Ali Sabieh
Khor Angar
Tadjoura
Yoboki
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
240
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 132
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 240
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
6 Total number of football clubs
6 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004 1
2005 1
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-3
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from the age of 8 to 13 (schools)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-13
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
64
Dominica (DMA) | CONCACAF
DOMINICA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Dominica Channel
Dominica Passage
Dominica
Roseau
PortsmouthMarigot
Rosalie
Association founded in 1970Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
25 103 128
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 No league
2001 No league
2002 80
2003 142
2004 No league
2005 93
2006 128
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
49 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
5 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19 | U-20 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 2
U-20 3
U-23 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors (over 14s)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
65
Dominican Republic (DOM) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Caribbean Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Bahia de SamanHaiti
Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo Higüey
Monte Christi
SantiagoLa Vega
Barahona
Elias Piña
La Romana
San Francisco de Macoris
Association founded in 1953Affiliated to FIFA in 1958
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
4,000 600 4,600
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 100
2001 300
2002 600
2003 900
2004 1,500
2005 2,000
2006 3,600
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
250 Total number of football clubs
120 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
10 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 6
2004 4
2005 3
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
12
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 3 0 7 3 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
U-13 | U-15 | U-17 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-9 | U-11 | U-13 | U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
500 registered female futsal players
3,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Yes
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
66
Ecuador (ECU) | CONMEBOL
ECUADOR | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Pacific Ocean
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Quito
Loja
Cuenca
La Libertad
Manta
Riobamba
Nueva Loja
EsmeraldasGalapagos Islands
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1925Affiliated to FIFA in 1926
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
55 0 377
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 28
2003 13
2004 13
2005 7
2006 377
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
20 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 2
2004 0
2005 3
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
20 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 5 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
10 hours
National championship age categories
Open
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Yes
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, futsal, basketball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Yes
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
67
Egypt (EGY) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | EGYPT
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Saudi ArabiaLibya
IsraelJordan
Egypt
CairoSuez
Aswan
Luxor
Asyut
Al Kharijah
Sıwah
Marsá MatruhAssociation founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
500 660 1,160
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 250
2002 500
2003 800
2004 1,000
2005 1,200
2006 1,500
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
650 Total number of football clubs
51 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 4
2004 6
2005 4
2006 10
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-17
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
300 registered female futsal players
2,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, handball, basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
68
El Salvador (SLV) | CONCACAF
EL SALVADOR | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
North Pacific Ocean
Guatemala Honduras
El SalvadorSan Salvador
La LibertadAcajutla
San Miguel Karak
Puerto El Triunfo
Santa AnaAhuachapán
Association founded in 1935Affiliated to FIFA in 1938
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,376 1,595 2,971
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 976
2005 1,376
2006 2,971
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors and youth
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-11 | U-13 | U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
976 registered female futsal players
500 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
69
England (ENG) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ENGLAND
North SeaNorth Atlantic Ocean
Ireland
Germany
Norway Sweden
EnglandLondon
PlymouthSouthampton
Manchester
Association founded in 1863Affiliated to FIFA in 1905
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
111,801 17,250 129,051
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 41,200
2001 55,500
2002 61,667
2003 84,926
2004 101,173
2005 112,800
2006 129,051
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
40,000 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 13
2003 8
2004 6
2005 14
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 4 4 4 6
U-19 8 11 10 9 7
U-23 0 0 5 4 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-16 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-11
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
All age levels
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
450 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
13 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
70
Equatorial Guinea (EQG) | CAF
EQUATORIAL GUINEA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Bight of Biafra
Cameroon
GabonEquatorial Guinea
Malabo
Luba
BataEbebiyin
MongomoMbini
Isla de AnnobónIsla de Corisco
Isla de Bioko
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
350
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 350
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
18 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
71
Eritrea (ERI) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ERITREA
Red Sea
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Ethiopia
Sudan Eritrea
Asmara
Nak'fa
Äkurdet
KululTio
Assab
Association founded in 1996Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
283 3,136 3,419
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 450
2001 1,500
2002 1,860
2003 2,040
2004 2,460
2005 3,000
2006 3,419
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
32 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
13 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 4
2004 2
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
72
Estonia (EST) | UEFA
ESTONIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Gulf of Riga
Baltic Sea
Latvia
Russia
Estonia
Tallinn
Tartu
Valga
Haapsalu
Pärnu
Kohtla-Järve
Association founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
272 327 599
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 167
2001 109
2002 161
2003 199
2004 200
2005 211
2006 327
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
138 Total number of football clubs
14 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 6
2004 5
2005 4
2006 16
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-16 0 0 0 2 3
U-19 3 6 6 6 6
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
73
Ethiopia (ETH) | CAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ETHIOPIA
Gulf of Aden
Yemen
SomaliaSudan
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Gonder
Desé
Jima
Bahi Dar
Dolo Odo
Werder
Harer
Association founded in 1943Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,000 225 5,225
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 5,225
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,000 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
38 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 5
2004 6
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
74
Faroe Islands (FRO) | UEFA
FAROE ISLANDS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Norwegian Sea
North Atlantic Ocean Faroe Islands
Tórshavn
Esturoy
Suduroy
Sandoy
Skúvoy
StreymoyVestmanna
RunavíkBordoy
VágarMykines
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,408 205 1,613
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,162
2001 1,210
2002 1,467
2003 1,493
2004 1,520
2005 1,504
2006 1,613
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
23 Total number of football clubs
19 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 2
2005 2
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 3 3 3 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
8-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 | 14-17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
75
Fiji (FIJ) | OFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | FIJI
South PacificOcean
Fiji
Suva
Vanua Levu
Viti Levu
Labasa
TaveuniSavusavu
Levuka
Kadavu
Lautoka
Association founded in 1938Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
850 470 1,320
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,013
2001 1,125
2002 1,190
2003 1,236
2004 1,264
2005 1,295
2006 1,320
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
23 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 5
2004 4
2005 2
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Daily for 3 months prior to OFC tournament
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 5 3 0 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
Daily for 3 months before play-off
National championship age categories
U-18 | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-10 | U-12
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
100 registered female futsal players
100 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
76
Finland (FIN) | UEFA
FINLAND | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
NorthAtlanticOcean
Sweden
NorwayRussiaFinland
Ivalo
Oulu
Kokkola
PoriHelsinki
Varkaus
Association founded in 1907Affiliated to FIFA in 1908
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
19,628 2,736 22,364
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 13,770
2001 15,496
2002 15,325
2003 17,131
2004 18,771
2005 19,886
2006 22,364
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
979 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 9
2004 11
2005 16
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6-8
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-17 | U-18 | U-19 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-16 0 0 0 3 2
U-17 6 6 8 9 6
U-18 7 0 5 5 5
U-19 3 4 11 13 5
U-20 0 0 0 0 7
U-21 5 4 4 4 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5-8
National championship age categories
Juniors | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Yes
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
4,700 registered female futsal players
500 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Gymnastics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
77
France (FRA) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | FRANCE
Bay of Biscay
English Channel Germany
Spain
Italy
Austria
France
Paris
Toulouse
Perpignan Marseille
NantesBrest
Lille
Nancy
Dijon
Lyon
Corsica
Strasbourg
Bordeaux
Nice
Association founded in 1919Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
36,724 23,797 60,521
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 39,751
2001 40,210
2002 43,886
2003 45,853
2004 48,502
2005 50,232
2006 60,521
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
18,060 Total number of football clubs
12,385 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
100 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 14
2004 12
2005 15
2006 15
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19 | U-21
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 7 10 6 7 7
U-19 13 17 10 21 12
U-21 3 3 3 4 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, 13/14 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-11 | 12-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
50 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Equestrianism (Horse riding)
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 10.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
78
Gabon (GAB) | CAF
South AtlanticOcean
Rep. of the Congo
CameroonEquatorialGuinea
Gabon
São Tomé e Príncipe Makokou
Oyem
Lastoursville
Mouila
LibrevilleKango
Port-Gentil
Tchibanga
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1966
World mapFlag Crest
GABON | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
60 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
79WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GAMBIA
Gambia (GAM) | CAF
Senegal
Guinea-Bissau
Gambia
Senegal
Banjul
Sukuta
GeorgetownBasse Santa SuMansa Konko
Farafenni
BrikamaSerekunda
Association founded in 1952Affiliated to FIFA in 1968
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
330 480 810
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 250
2001 250
2002 360
2003 360
2004 360
2005 360
2006 810
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
65 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
23 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
15 years and over
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
80
Georgia (GEO) | UEFA
Black Sea
Azerbaijan
GeorgiaRussia
TurkeyArmenia
Bat'umi
Ts'khinwali
Zugdidi
GoriT'bilisi
Akhalk'alak'i
P'ot'i
Sokhumi
Rust'aviAkhalts'ikhe
K'ut'aisi
Sup'sa
Association founded in 1990Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
GEORGIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
340 50 390
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 220
2002 250
2003 280
2004 300
2005 350
2006 390
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
202 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
13 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 3
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19 | U-21
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 0 0 1 7
U-21 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-20
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Vice-president
81WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GERMANY
Germany (GER) | UEFA
CzechRepublic
Germany
Poland
France
Austria
United Kingdom
Slow.-
Hungary
Belgium
Nether-lands
Dresden
Hannover
Munich
Cologne
Hamburg
Berlin
Frankfurt am Main
Karlsruhe
Rostock
AtlanticOcean
North SeaAssociation founded in 1900Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
298,483 656,705 955,188
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 841,816
2001 846,317
2002 850,534
2003 857,220
2004 870,633
2005 902,494
2006 955,188
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
25,869 Total number of football clubs
915 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 13
2003 20
2004 14
2005 19
2006 13
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19 | U-21 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 2 4 4 5
U-17 13 14 14 18 13
U-19 1 10 21 10 17
U-21 6 6 6 5 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3-5
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-16
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until U-17/U-16 level
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
All age levels
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
82
Ghana (GHA) | CAF
Gulf of Guinea
Togo
Ghana
Nigeria
Benin
Côted’Ivoire
Mali BurkinaFaso
Kumasi
Bolgatanga
HoAccra
Tamale
Tarkwa
Cape Coast
Tema
Association founded in 1957Affiliated to FIFA in 1958
World mapFlag Crest
GHANA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
500 1,200 1,700
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 450
2001 450
2002 500
2003 900
2004 900
2005 1,200
2006 1,700
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,869 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
86 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 7
2004 3
2005 5
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
83WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GREECE
Greece (GRE) | UEFA
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
GreeceTurkey
ALb.
Bulgaria
Crete
Thessaloniki
AthenPatrai
RhodosIrákleion
Association founded in 1926Affiliated to FIFA in 1927
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
771 1,528 2,299
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
44 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 15
2004 14
2005
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
84
Grenada (GRN) | CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
GrenadaSaint Georges
Hillsborough
Carriacou
Petit Martinique
Ronde Island
Grena
dine
s
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1924Affiliated to FIFA in 1978
GRENADA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
139 221 360
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 360
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
33 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 3
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 3 0
U-20 0 3 0 0 0
U-23 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
85WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GUAM
Guam (GUM) | AFC
North Pacific Ocean
Apra Harbor
Guam
Agana
Agat
Merizo Cocos Island
Cabras Island Tamuning
Yigo
Association founded in 1975Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
554 123 677
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 290
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 677
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
13 Total number of football clubs
5 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
7 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 9
2004 7
2005 2
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-13 0 0 0 3 0
U-15 0 0 0 3 4
U-17 0 0 0 3 4
U-19 3 0 3 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
U-16 | U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-16
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
120 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Recently overtook basketball and volleyball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
86
Guatemala (GUA) | CONCACAF
North Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Belize
Honduras
El Salvador
Guatemala
Quetzaltenango
San José
Flores
Guatemala
Association founded in 1919Affiliated to FIFA in 1946
World mapFlag Crest
GUATEMALA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,394 1,444 6,838
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 760
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 6,838
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
138 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 3
2004 5
2005 7
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3 4 3 5 3
U-20 4 4 3 3 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Open
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
87WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GUINEA
Guinea (GUI) | CAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Senegal
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau Mali
Côte d’Ivoire
SierraLeone
Liberia
Conakry
KindiaKamsar Kankan
Labe
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1962
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,000 4,200 6,200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 1,050
2002 1,500
2003 2,600
2004 3,000
2005 3,250
2006 3,500
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
150 Total number of football clubs
80 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
70 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
Juniors | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, juniors
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
88
Guinea-Bissau (GNB) | CAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Senegal
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Mali
SierraLeone
Liberia
BissauCatió
Association founded in 1974Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
World mapFlag Crest
GUINEA-BISSAU | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-14
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
380 380
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 240
2005 240
2006 380
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
30 Total number of football clubs
5 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
89WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | GUYANA
Guyana (GUY) | CONCACAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Guyana
Surinam
Brazil
FrenchGuyana
Venezuela Georgetown
Lethem
Ituni
LindenBarticaParica
MabarumaAssociation founded in 1902Affiliated to FIFA in 1970
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
696 1,160 1,856
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 90
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,856
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
114 Total number of football clubs
18 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
58 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
464 registered female futsal players
2,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics, netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
90
Haiti (HAI) | CONCACAF
Port-au-Prince
DominicanRepublicHaiti
Cuba
Windward Pas
sage
Les Cayes
Port-de-Paix
Cap-Haïtien
Association founded in 1904Affiliated to FIFA in 1934
World mapFlag Crest
HAITI | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,817 729 2,546
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 3,046
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
310 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
500 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
91WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | HONDURAS
Honduras (HON) | CONCACAF
CaribbeanSea
Tegucigalpa
Guatemala
El Salvador Nicaragua
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Comayagua
La CeibaAssociation founded in 1951Affiliated to FIFA in 1951
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
470 802 1,272
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 968
2001 968
2002 1,165
2003 1,165
2004 809
2005 809
2006 1,272
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
53 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
50 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 4
2004 0
2005 2
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 2 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-14 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
92
Hong Kong (HKG) | AFC
South China Sea
Hong Kong
Victoria
Tuen Mun
SheungShui
LantauIsland
Association founded in 1914Affiliated to FIFA in 1954
World mapFlag Crest
HONG KONG | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
59 170 229
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 179
2001 210
2002 278
2003 228
2004 213
2005 219
2006 229
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
78 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
7 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 4
2004 6
2005 6
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3
U-19 3 3 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
240 registered female futsal players
240 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is not popular.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
93WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | HUNGARY
Hungary (HUN) | UEFA
Hungary
Slovakia
Austria
CroatiaSerbia
Romania
Ukraine
Slowenia
Budapest
Szeged
Székesfehérvár
Debrecen
MiskolcAssociation founded in 1901Affiliated to FIFA in 1907
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,148 604 1,752
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 803
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,858
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
2,831 Total number of football clubs
13 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 4
2004 7
2005 8
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1 / month
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 2 0
U-19 6 6 8 8 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1 / month
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
180 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
94
Iceland (ISL) | UEFA
Iceland
Greenland Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Reykjavík
Húsavik
Akureyri
Isafjördhur
Höfn
Keflavik
Association founded in 1947Affiliated to FIFA in 1947
World mapFlag Crest
ICELAND | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
400 5,000 5,400
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 4,200
2001 4,100
2002 4,400
2003 5,100
2004 5,300
2005 5,600
2006 5,400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
97 Total number of football clubs
48 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 6
2004 9
2005 5
2006 8
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 4 7 4 4 4
U-19(18) 3 3 6 3 5
U-21 5 5 4 4 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
U-10 | U-12 | U-14 | U-16 | U-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
95WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | INDIA
India (IND) | AFC
ArabianSea
India
China
Pakistan
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Yemen
Afg.
Thailand
Myanmar
NewDelhi
Bangalore Chennai
Amritsar
Hyderabad
Bhopal
Association founded in 1937Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,000 8,000 13,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 7,000-8,000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 13,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
6,550 Total number of football clubs
65 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
25 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 6
2004 6
2005 8
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
No regular sessions
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3 0 3 0 5
U-19 0 5 0 4 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
No regular sessions
National championship age categories
U-13 | U-17 | U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Tennis
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5 or 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
96
Indonesia (IDN) | AFC
NorthPacificOcean
IndianOcean
Indonesia
Thailand
Sumatra
East Timor
Philippines
M a l a y s i a
Jakarta Semarang
Surabaya
Kupang
Kalimantan
Ambon
Biak
Association founded in 1930Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
World mapFlag Crest
INDONESIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
320 320
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 240
2002 280
2003 320
2004 320
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
32 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 1
2004 2
2005 1
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-19 | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-17 | U-15
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
500 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
97WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | IRAN
Iran (IRN) | AFC
Iran
Turkmenistan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iraq
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Tabriz Mashhad
Shıraz
Tehran
Esfahan
Association founded in 1920Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
496 660 1,156
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 550
2006 1,156
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
30 Total number of football clubs
29 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 4
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-15
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
6,624 registered female futsal players
11,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
98 IRAQ | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Iraq (IRQ) | AFC
Iraq
Iran
Syria
Turkey
Jordan
Israel
EgyptSaudi
ArabiaAl Basrah
Kirkuk
Mosul
Al Kut
AbrılAssociation founded in 1948Affiliated to FIFA in 1950
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
200 200 400
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 650
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 900
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
110 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
500 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
99WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Republic of Ireland (IRL) | UEFA
NorthernIreland
UnitedKingdom
Republic ofIreland
NorthAtlanticOcean
IrishSea
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Association founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
12,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5,629 Total number of football clubs
199 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
150-200 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 12
2004 10
2005 7
2006 11
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3 3 4 4 4
U-19 10 10 10 10 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-14 | U-16 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
unknown
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Gaelic football
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
100
Israel (ISR) | UEFA
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Syria
Egypt
Israel
JerusalemWest Bank
Nazareth
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Gaza Strip
Association founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 1929
ISRAEL | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
260 400 660
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 200
2002 200
2003 250
2004 400
2005 619
2006 660
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
18 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
8 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 8
2004 5
2005 5
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 1 2 2 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
U-15 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
101WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ITALY
Italy (ITA) | UEFA
France
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
Italy Adriatic Sea
Sicily
Sardinia
Corsica
HungaryAustriaSlo.
Ser.andMont.
Bulgaria
Greece
RomaniaCroatiaBosnia and Herz
Rome
Naples
Florence
VeniceMilan
Palermo
Association founded in 1898Affiliated to FIFA in 1905
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,800 16,200 22,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 16,000
2001 17,000
2002 18,000
2003 19,000
2004 20,000
2005 21,000
2006 22,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
10,164 Total number of football clubs
15 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
479 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 10
2003 9
2004 13
2005 12
2006 13
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4-5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 5 3
U-19 9 9 15 11 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-18 | U-14
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
2,682 registered female futsal players
Unregistered female futsal players unknown
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 9.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
8 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
102
Jamaica (JAM) | CONCACAF
Jamaica
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
KingstonPortmore
SpanishTown
Montego Bay
Negril
Association founded in 1910Affiliated to FIFA in 1962
JAMAICA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,410 430 1,840
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,400
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,710
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
460 Total number of football clubs
12 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 7
2003 2
2004 3
2005 0
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 6 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
12-37
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
103WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | JAPAN
Japan (JPN) | AFC
Japan
ChinaRus.
NorthKorea
SouthKorea
Yokohama
Sendai
Sapporo
Tokyo
OsakaHiroshima Kobe
NorthPacific Ocean
Sea of Japan
Association founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1929
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
7,372 28,441 35,813
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 19,141
2001 23,884
2002 25,697
2003 28,018
2004 30,857
2005 34,222
2006 35,819
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,000 Total number of football clubs
30 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
100 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 15
2004 11
2005 9
2006 17
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6-7
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-17 | U-18 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-16 0 0 0 0 4
U-17 0 0 0 5 0
U-18 0 0 0 5 3
U-19 10 0 6 2 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
U-12 | U-15 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-15 | U-18 | U-22
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
119,727 registered female futsal players
11,364 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Not yet women’s football, but the number of players is growing.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Chairman Women’s Committee
104
Jordan (JOR) | AFC
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Saudi Arabia
IraqSyria
Egypt
Israel
Amman
Al Karak
Al ’Aqabah
Association founded in 1949Affiliated to FIFA in 1956
JORDAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
59 79 138
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 170
2006 138
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
89 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 7
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4-5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4-5
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-18 (12-18)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
No registered female futsal players
50 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
105WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan (KAZ) | UEFA
Kazakhstan
Russia Russia
China
KyrgyzstanUzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Azer.
AstanaOral
Almaty
Semey
Qostanay
BaykonurCosmodrome
Atyrau
Association founded in 1914Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
120 200 320
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 200
2002 200
2003 200
2004 240
2005 260
2006 320
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 2
2004 4
2005 2
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 3 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
0
National championship age categories
U-16 | U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
106
Kenya (KEN) | CAF
Indian Ocean
Ethiopia
Uganda.
Tanzania
Somalia
Kenya
Nairobi
Kisumu Meru
Mombasa
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
KENYA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,418 2,358 7,776
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 4,915
2001 5,000
2002 5,500
2003 6,000
2004 6,700
2005 7,100
2006 7,776
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
710 Total number of football clubs
690 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 1
2003
2004 2
2005
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-17 | U-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4 after basketball and hockey.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
107WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | KOREA DPR
Korea DPR (PRK) | AFC
Sea of Japan
China
Korea DPR
Japan
SouthKorea
Kimch’aek
Najin
P’yongyangWonsan
Kaesong
Hamhung
Association founded in 1945Affiliated to FIFA in 1958
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,756 1,200 2,956
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 2,000
2001 2,000
2002 2,300
2003 2,300
2004 2,700
2005 2,700
2006 2,956
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
173 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
69 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 9
2004 5
2005 12
2006 15
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-12 | U-14 | U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 6 6 11
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-19 | U-16
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-10 | 11-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, table tennis
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
7 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
108
Korea Republic (KOR) | AFC
Japan
SouthKorea
Seoul
Pusan
Taegu
Kwangju
Cheju-do
Kangnungˇ
Sea of JapanYellow
Sea
Association founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
KOREA REPUBLIC | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,340 248 1,588
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,126
2001 1,180
2002 1,254
2003 1,474
2004 1,588
2005 1,711
2006 1,588
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
90 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 18
2004 5
2005 4
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
10-15 days / year
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-12 | U-15 | U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 3 0 9 6 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
10-15 days / year
National championship age categories
U-12 | U-15 | U-18 | U-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-10
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-15 | U-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Golf
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
109WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | KUWAIT
Kuwait (KUW) | AFC
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Kuwait
Al Wafrah
’Abdali
Al Jahrah
Bubiyan
Association founded in 1952Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
15 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Friendly events for seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No | A Women’s Committee will be formed soon.
110
Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | AFC
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
ChinaSary-Tash
Bishkek
Jalal-Abad
Karakol
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
KYRGYZSTAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
440 75 515
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 22
2001 40
2002 65
2003 100
2004 120
2005 300
2006 515
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
50 Total number of football clubs
50 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
6 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 0 0 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
According to calendar
National championship age categories
16-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
60 registered female futsal players
40 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Chairman Women’s Committee and Member of Executive Committee
111WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | LAOS
Laos (LAO) | AFC
Gulf of Tonkin
Laos
Vietnam
Thailand
Myanmar
China
Louangphrabang
Vientiane
Pakxe
Association founded in 1951Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
120 160 280
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001
2002 200
2003 200
2004 240
2005 240
2006 280
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
12 Total number of football clubs
6 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
6 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-16 | U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
U-16 0 0 0 0 0
U-18 0 0 0 0 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-14
Women’s futsal activities Starting
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Badminton, football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
LFF committee
112
Latvia (LVA) | UEFA
Baltic SeaGulf of
Riga
Estonia
Latvia
Estonia
Belarus
Russia
Lithuania
Jelgava
Valmiera
Jurmala
Ventspils
LiepãjaSkrunda
Daugavpils
Rêzekne
Aluksne
Rıga
Association founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
LATVIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
886 224 1,110
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 126
2001 211
2002 414
2003 590
2004 732
2005 814
2006 1,110
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
67 Total number of football clubs
32 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 5
2004 4
2005 6
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 2 7
U-19 6 5 9 8 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
12 and older | 13-14 | 15-16 | 17-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
15+ | 12+
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Not football
Girls’ or women’s football is in the top 30.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
113WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | LEBANON
Lebanon (LIB) | AFC
Mediterranean SeaLebanon
SyriaBeirut
Tripoli
Jazzin
Baalbeck
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1933Affiliated to FIFA in 1935
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
40 60 100
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
146 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 2
2004 2
2005 4
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
0
National championship age categories
Being organised
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Registered female futsal players:
Unregistered female futsal players:
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Part-time only
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
114
Lesotho (LES) | CAF
Lesotho
South Africa
South Africa
Maseru
Mafeteng
Mohales Hoek
Teyateyaneng
Thaba-Tseka
Qacha’s Nek
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1932Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
LESOTHO | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
5,000 200 5,200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 210
2001 350
2002 480
2003 750
2004 2,180
2005 4,600
2006 5,200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
61 Total number of football clubs
54 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
7 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 1
2004 1
2005 2
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 3
U-20 0 0 3 2 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 to U-23
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball, athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
115WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | LIBERIA
Liberia (LBR) | CAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Liberia
Côte d’Ivoire
SierraLeone
Guinea
Monrovia
Buchanan
Robertstown
Greenville
Association founded in 1936Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
142 135 277
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 264
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 277
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
45 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors (16 and above)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
116
Libya (LBY) | CAF
MediterraneanSea
Libya
Spain
Tun.
Algeria
Niger Chad Sudan
Syria
JordanIsrael
Lebanon
Egypt
Al Jawf
Tripoli
Misratah
Banghazi
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
LIBYA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 Starting to develop the game, formed a committeee in 2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
Some unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Futsal
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
117WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | LIECHTENSTEIN
Liechtenstein (LIE) | UEFA
Liechten-stein
Switzerland Austria
Balzers
Vaduz
Schaan
Nendeln
RuggellAssociation founded in 1934Affiliated to FIFA in 1976
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
120 45 165
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 72
2001 80
2002 95
2003 110
2004 135
2005 140
2006 165
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
7 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
9-12 | 13-16 | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, 19 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6 or 7.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Other mandates
118
Lithuania (LTU) | UEFA
Baltic Sea
Lithuania
BelarusRussia
Poland
Latvia
Vilnius
Klaipéda
Utena
Kaunas
Butinge
Tauragé
Siauliai
Panevezys
Marijamopolé
Association founded in 1922Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
LITHUANIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
361 53 414
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 183
2001 197
2002 232
2003 294
2004 358
2005 377
2006 414
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
12 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 2
2004 2
2005 2
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 6 6 6 9 9
U-19 9 9 9 9 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
0
National championship age categories
From 13
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
119WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg (LUX) | UEFA
Luxembourg
Belgium
Germany
France
Grevenmacher
Diekirch
Trois-vierges
Esch
Luxembourg
Association founded in 1908Affiliated to FIFA in 1910
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
401 453 854
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 403
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 854
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
109 Total number of football clubs
24 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
Seniors (14 and older), girls in mixed teams
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball
Football continually developing
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
120
Macau (MAC) | AFC
MacauChina
Macau
TaipaMacauInternationalAirport
Coloane
Zhujiang Kou
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1939Affiliated to FIFA in 1978
MACAU | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
48 8 56
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 20
2006 50
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
100 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
8-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Not answered
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
121
FYR Macedonia (MKD) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | FYR MACEDONIA
Bulgaria
Serbia
Greece
Albania
Macedonia
Skopje
Kumanovo
Bitola
Prilep
Association founded in 1949Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
218 262 570
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 125
2001 186
2002 212
2003 243
2004 261
2005 228
2006 350
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
456 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
14 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 7
2003 6
2004 10
2005 8
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-18 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 1
U-16 2
U-17 1
U-18 2 3 3
U-19 5 7 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-19 | U-18 | U-17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
1,656 registered female futsal players
542 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Not answered
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
122
Madagascar (MAD) | CAF
Mozambique
MauritiusMadagascar
Antananarivo
Mahajanga
Toamasina
Toliara
Indian Ocean
Moz
ambi
que
Chan
nel
Association founded in 1961Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
MADAGASCAR | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
725 340 1,065
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 800
2001
2002 210
2003 260
2004 322
2005 720
2006 1,065
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
829 Total number of football clubs
738 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
91 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 3 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Open
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-22
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Registered female futsal players:
80 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 8.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
123WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MALAWI
Malawi (MWI) | CAF
Zambia
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
TanzaniaDem. Rep.of theCongo Malawi
Lilongwe
Nkhata Bay
Blantyre
Association founded in 1966Affiliated to FIFA in 1968
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100 100 200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 126
2001 135
2002 139
2003 150
2004 190
2005 200
2006 200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
176 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
34 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 8
2004 2
2005 7
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-10 | U-12 | U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-10 0 0 0 0 0
U-12 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
13-25
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
124
Malaysia (MAS) | AFC
Indonesia
Indonesia
Brunei
Singapore
M a l a y s i a
KualaLumpur
Klang
George Town
Kota Baharu
Kuching
Sibu
Sandakan
Kota Kinabalu
South China Sea
Association founded in 1933Affiliated to FIFA in 1954
World mapFlag Crest
MALAYSIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
500 1,500 2,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 800
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 2,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
70 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 4
2004 4
2005 6
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 4 6
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-12
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
1,200 registered female futsal players
2,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
125WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MALDIVES
Maldives (MDV) | AFC
Laccadive Sea
Arabian Sea
Maldives
Male
Addu Atoll Gan
Male Atoll
Association founded in 1982Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
60 50 110
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 55
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 110
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
60 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
126
Mali (MLI) | CAF
Mali
Algeria
Mauritania
Niger
NigeriaBurkinaFaso
Guinea
Senegal
WesternSahara
BamakoSégou
Mopti
Taoudenni
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
MALI | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
609 352 961
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 584
2001 659
2002 677
2003 724
2004 798
2005 902
2006 961
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
200 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
7 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 6
2004 6
2005 6
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 4 6 8 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
127WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MALTA
Malta (MLT) | UEFA
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
MaltaValletta
Rabat
Gozo
Comino
Association founded in 1900Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
119 626 745
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 491
2001 509
2002 548
2003 573
2004 628
2005 698
2006 745
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
51 Total number of football clubs
8 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 8
2004 8
2005 12
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Under 16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
128
Mauritania (MTN) | CAF
Mali
Algeria
MauritaniaNorthAtlanticOcean
Senegal
WesternSahara
NouakchottNéma
F’dérik
Bîr MoghreïnAssociation founded in 1961Affiliated to FIFA in 1970
World mapFlag Crest
MAURITANIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
68 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
129WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MAURITIUS
Mauritius (MRI) | CAF
Mauritius
Port Louis
Curepipe
Souillac
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Association founded in 1952Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
120 280 400
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 250
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
15 Total number of football clubs
12 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 1
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Occasionally
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0
U-20 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
Occasionally
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Open category
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Track and field
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
130
Mexico (MEX) | CONCACAF
Mexico
United States
CubaMexicoLeon
Puebla
MatamorosMonterrey
CiudadJuarez
Tijuana
Guadalajara
NorthPacificOcean
Gulf ofMexico
Association founded in 1927Affiliated to FIFA in 1929
World mapFlag Crest
MEXICO | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
9,091 5,435 14,526
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002 12,450
2003 17,089
2004 16,691
2005 13,746
2006 15,526
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
302 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 23
2004 13
2005 6
2006 17
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
28 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 8
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
7
National championship age categories
11-12 | 12-13 | 13-14 | 15-16 | U-19 | open
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 5 to 6
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-15
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
3,200 registered female futsal players
30,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
131WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MOLDOVA
Moldova (MDA) | UEFA
Moldova
Romania
Ukraine
Ukraine
Chisinau
Tiraspol
Balti
Black Sea
Association founded in 1990Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
263 160 423
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 250
2001 250
2002 270
2003 293
2004 300
2005 312
2006 390
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 3
2004 0
2005 3
2006 3
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 10 12 9 14 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5-6
National championship age categories
U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
90 registered female futsal players
0 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Tennis, dancing
Girls’ or women’s football is one of the top sports.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
132
Mongolia (MGL) | AFC
China
Mongolia
Russia
Ulaanbaatar
Altay
Dalandzadgad
Ölgiy
Association founded in 1959Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
World mapFlag Crest
MONGOLIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18):
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
20 0 20
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 20
2005 20
2006 20
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
10 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
None
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is not ranked.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Part of a wider mandate
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
133WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MONTENEGRO
Montenegro (MNE) | UEFA
Flag Crest World mapAdriatic Sea
Croatia
MacedoniaAlbania
Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia
Montenegro
Podgorica
Bijelo Polje
Bar
Association founded in 1931Affiliated to FIFA in 2007
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
70 10 80
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 80
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
4 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-14, U-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Handball, basketball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is between position 10 and 15.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
134
Montserrat (MSR) | CONCACAF
Montserrat
PlymouthSt. Patrick’s
SalemBethal
St. John’s
St. Peter’sCaribbean Sea
Association founded in 1994Affiliated to FIFA in 1996
World mapFlag Crest
MONTSERRAT | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
135WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MOROCCO
Morocco (MAR) | CAF
Morocco
Algeria
NorthAtlanticOcean
RabatCasablanca
Tangier
OujdaMeknès
Marrakech
Agadir
Association founded in 1955Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 1,268 1,268
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 265
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,268
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
563 Total number of football clubs
36 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 3
2004 4
2005 5
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a mandate
136
Mozambique (MOZ) | CAF
Zambia
Madagascar
Angola
Botswana
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Mozambique
Maputo
Quelimane
Beira
Nampula
Indian Ocean
Mo
zam
biqu
e Ch
anne
l
Association founded in 1976Affiliated to FIFA in 1980
World mapFlag Crest
MOZAMBIQUE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 115 115
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 100
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 181
2006 115
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
40 Total number of football clubs
12 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
32 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
9
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 0 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
160 registered female futsal players
1,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
137WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | MYANMAR
Myanmar (MYA) | AFC
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
China
India
LaosMyanmar
Nepal
Yangon
Mandalay
Myitkyina
Bay ofBengal
SouthChina Sea
Association founded in 1947Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,500 3,580 5,080
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 3,200
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 5,080
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
598 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
138
Namibia (NAM) | CAF
Namibia
South Africa
Botswana
Angola Zambia
Zimbabwe
Karasburg
SwakopmundWalvis Bay Windhoek
RunduOndangwaKatimaMulilo
Rehoboth
Lüderitz
South AtlanticOcean
Association founded in 1990Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
NAMIBIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,800 1,600 3,400
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 300
2005 500
2006 3,400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
54 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
47 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 1
2003 1
2004 2
2005 0
2006 11
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 3 3 3 3 3
U-20 3 3 3 3 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball, football and hockey
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
0, but 2 volunteers
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Women’s football only
139WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | NEPAL
Nepal (NEP) | AFC
Nepal
India
China
Dhangadhi
Nepalganj
Bırganj
JanakpurDharan
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1951Affiliated to FIFA in 1972
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
800 440 1,240
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 50
2001 100
2002 200
2003 400
2004 800
2005 1,000
2006 1,240
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
39 Total number of football clubs
39 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-16 | U-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Martial arts
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
140
Netherlands (NED) | UEFA
NetherlandsUnited
Kingdom
Germany
Belgium
Zwolle
Den Helder
Haarlem
Tilburg
AmsterdamThe HagueEuropoort
Eindhoven
LeeuwardenNorth Sea
IrishSea
Association founded in 1889Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
NETHERLANDS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
49,984 37,978 87,962
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 69,748
2001 69,932
2002 67,306
2003 70,719
2004 76,024
2005 80,875
2006 87,962
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
3,573 Total number of football clubs
2,000 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 8
2004 10
2005 11
2006 15
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 2 2 6 2
U-17 6 8 8 11 12
U-19 4 17 10 8 15
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors and all youth age categories through mixed gender football
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until 19 in all youth age categories
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-12
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
2,881 registered female futsal players
Unregistered female futsal players: unknown
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Field hockey
Girls’ or women’s football is the 2nd most popular team sport.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Subject related/integrated
141WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
Netherlands Antilles (ANT) | CONCACAF
Netherlands Antilles
Saint-Martin (France)
Kralendijk
Curaçao
Willemstad
Saba
Sint Maarten
Westpunt
Islands not shown in truegeographical position
Bonaire
Sint Eustalius
Klein Curaçao
Carribbean SeaAssociation founded in 1921Affiliated to FIFA in 1932
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
20 60 80
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 50
2006 80
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
40 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 2
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-17 to start in 2008
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-13 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
80 registered female futsal players
30 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Softball and volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
142
New Caledonia (NCL) | OFC
New Caledonia
Nouméa
Thio
Muéo
Poindimié
South Pacific Ocean
Coral Sea
Association founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 2004
World mapFlag Crest
NEW CALEDONIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
299 190 489
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001
2002
2003 54
2004 119
2005 199
2006 489
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
13 Total number of football clubs
12 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5 days every 5 weeks
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5 days every 5 weeks
National championship age categories
16 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-16
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Cricket, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
143WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand (NZL) | OFC
New Zealand
Australia
Tasmania
Wellington
Christchurch
AucklandNorth Island
South Island
GisborneNapier
Stewart IslandInvercargillDunedin
Greymouth
New Plymouth
Tasman Sea
South Pacific Ocean
Association founded in 1891Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
19,326 4,264 23,590
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 20,798
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 23,790
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
325 Total number of football clubs
318 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 4
2004 5
2005 2
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 5
U-17 0 0 0 0 5
U-20 0 0 0 0 17
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4-5
National championship age categories
U-14 | U-16 | U-20 involved in seniors | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No restrictions
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
5-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
200 registered female futsal players
0 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball, girls football and hockey
Girls’ or women’s football is the 2nd most popular winter team sport.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
144
Nicaragua (NCA) | CONCACAF
North Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Managua
Honduras
Nicaragua
Matagalpa
Granada
San Juan del Sur
El Bluff
Association founded in 1931Affiliated to FIFA in 1950
World mapFlag Crest
NICARAGUA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
7,000 250 7,250
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 800
2001 2,600
2002 3,400
2003 4,000
2004 4,760
2005 5,000
2006 7,250
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5,324 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 3
2004 3
2005 3
2006 2
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
20 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 2 0 2 0
U-17 0 0 1 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 1 1
U-23 0 1 0 0 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
20 hours
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
700 registered female futsal players
5,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
33 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
145WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | NIGER
Niger (NIG) | CAF
Niger
Algeria
Mauritania
Mali
NigeriaBurkinaFaso
Guinea
Niamey Zinder
Agadez
Tahoua
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1967Affiliated to FIFA in 1967
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
120 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
None
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
14-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
146
Nigeria (NGA) | CAF
Cameroon
Benin
Ghana
Chad
Zaire
Central African Republic
NigeriaAbuja
Sokoto
LagosWarri
PortHarcourt
KatsinaKano
Jos
Ilorin
Enugu
Gulf of Guinea
Association founded in 1945Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
World mapFlag Crest
NIGERIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,110
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 660
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,110
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
52 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
147WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland (NIR) | UEFA
UnitedKingdom
Republic ofIreland
Northern Ireland
NorthAtlanticOcean
IrishSea
Belfast
Association founded in 1880Affiliated to FIFA in 1911
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,257 636 1,893
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 No data
2001 No data
2002 720 (seniors only)
2003 740 (seniors only)
2004 819 (seniors only)
2005 968 (seniors only)
2006 1,893 (including juniors)
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
820 Total number of football clubs
20 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 5
2005 8
2006 7
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-19 | U-21
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 2 3 3 3 3
U-16 2 0 0 0 0
U-17 5 4 4 3 3
U-19 7 7 8 8 3
U-21 0 1 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, no restriction, often U-14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-11 | U-13 | U-15 | U-17/18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Hockey
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
148
Norway (NOR) | UEFA
NORWAY | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Norway
Sweden
RussiaFinland
Estonia
Oslo
Trondheim
Stavanger
Floro
Bodo
Harstad
MoNorwegian Sea
Association founded in 1902Affiliated to FIFA in 1908
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
82,733 15,225 97,958
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 74,686
2001 80,561
2002 85,680
2003 94,892
2004 104,597
2005 98,158
2006 98,158
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,841 Total number of football clubs
1,400 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 13
2003 18
2004 13
2005 16
2006 13
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
7
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-19 | U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 1
U-16 0 0 0 0 1
U-17 0 0 0 0 7
U-19 0 0 0 0 11
U-23 0 0 0 0 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
7
National championship age categories
U-15/16 | U-17 | U-19 | U-23
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
3
149
Oman (OMA) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | OMAN
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Arabian Sea
Muscat
Duqm
Thamarit
Suhar¸ ¸
Sur
Association founded in 1978Affiliated to FIFA in 1980
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 0
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
43 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Indoor basketball, volleyball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
150
Pakistan (PAK) | AFC
PAKISTAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
PakistanIndia
Kaschmir China
Nepal
AfghanistanIran
Gulf of Oman
Islamabad
Hyderabad
Peshawar
Faisalabad
BahawalpurMultan
Karachi
Association founded in 1948Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
0 0 240
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 96
2006 240
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
12 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
12 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Open age group
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Badminton
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 7.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
151
Palestine (PLE) | AFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | PALESTINE
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Saudi Arabia
IraqSyria
Egypt
Israel
Palestine
JerusalemWest Bank
Gaza Strip
Association founded in 1928Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
240 267 507
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 60
2001
2002
2003 76
2004 120
2005 210
2006 400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
194 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
13 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 3
2004 8
2005 11
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 0 0 0 1 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
U-16 | U-18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
250 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
8 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Long term
152
Panama (PAN) | CONCACAF
PANAMA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Panama
Colombia
Panama
La PalmaDavid
ColónCaribbean Sea
Gulf ofPanama
PanamaCanal
Association founded in 1937Affiliated to FIFA in 1938
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,202 664 1,866
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 84
2001 97
2002 155
2003 160
2004 220
2005 461
2006 689
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
347 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
28 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 2
2004 7
2005 8
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
12
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 5 8 6 6 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
9
National championship age categories
U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to 13 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
120 registered female futsal players
200 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
153
Papua New Guinea (PNG) | OFC
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PapuaNew Guinea
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Popondetta
Madang
Wewak
Rabaul
Kerema
Morehead
Gulf ofPapua
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1966
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,523 1,711 4,234
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 2,000
2001 2,567
2002 2,988
2003 3,500
2004 3,904
2005 4,053
2006 4,234
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
241 Total number of football clubs
134 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
14 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004 1
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 0 0 0 0 1
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, from 10 to 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 to U-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball, basketball, volleyball, football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Chairperson
154
Paraguay (PAR) | CONMEBOL
PARAGUAY | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Paraguay Brazil
Bolivia
ArgentinaAsunción
Ciudaddel Este
San Pedro
Pedro JuanCaballero
Association founded in 1906Affiliated to FIFA in 1925
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
12 33 45
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 279
2001 1
2002 109
2003 145
2004 232
2005 71
2006 155
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,700 Total number of football clubs
16 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 4
2004 5
2005
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
10 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6 hours
National championship age categories
U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-15 | U-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
500 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Handball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Mandate with futsal, women’s football, beach soccer
155
Peru (PER) | CONMEBOL
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | PERU
PeruSouth PacificOcean
Brazil
Bolivia
Colom.Ecuador
Lima
Trujillo
Piura
Iquitos
Pucallpa
Huancayo
Arequipa
Association founded in 1922Affiliated to FIFA in 1924
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
240 650 890
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 30
2001 29
2002 45
2003 57
2004 42
2005 0
2006 55
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
21,500 Total number of football clubs
82 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
28 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 5
2004 0
2005 6
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 4 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
15-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
34 registered female futsal players
740 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3 or 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
156
Philippines (PHI) | AFC
PHILIPPINES | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Philippines
Viet
nam
Manila
Baguio
Legaspi
Quezon City
SamarMindoro
Palawan Negros
Davao
Zamboanga
ButuanPuertoPrincesa
PhilippineSea
SouthChina Sea
Association founded in 1907Affiliated to FIFA in 1930
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,240 900 3,140
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 1,240
2006 3,140
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 2
2004 0
2005 4
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3-4
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, from 10 to 12 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-12 | 13-17 | 18-20
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
350 registered female futsal players
450 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
157
Poland (POL) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | POLAND
Poland
Baltic Sea
Czech Republic
Slov.
Ukraine
Belarus
LithuaniaRussia
Germany Warsaw
Bydgoszcz
Lublin
Rzeszów
Poznan’
Kraków
Wroclaw
Bialystok
Association founded in 1919Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,191 954 2,145
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,490
2001 No data
2002 No data
2003 No data
2004 No data
2005 No data
2006 2,145
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5,690 Total number of football clubs
201 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
28 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 9
2004 7
2005 9
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 4 4 4 5 8
U-19 7 6 8 13 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-16 | U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
No statistics
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
158
Portugal (POR) | UEFA
PORTUGAL | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Portugal
North AtlanticOcean
Spain
Lisbon Barreiro
Faro
Coimbra
Association founded in 1914Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
511 783 1,294
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,197
2001 1,001
2002 963
2003 1,297
2004 1,715
2005 1,704
2006 1,749
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5,414 Total number of football clubs
464 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
69 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 12
2004 5
2005 8
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 3 3 2 0 0
U-19 3 5 12 10 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-11 and U-13 (mixed) | U-18 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
3,649 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
159
Puerto Rico (PUR) | CONCACAF
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Carolina
Isla deCulebra
Isla deVieques
Bayamón
Ponce
Arecibo
Mayagüez
Isla Deseches
Isla Mona
Carribbean Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Mona Passage
Association founded in 1940Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,109 696 1,805
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,116
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
50 Total number of football clubs
20 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 0
2004 0
2005
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
U-17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 10 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Yes
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Registered female futsal players:
200 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
60 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Women’s football delegate
160
Qatar (QAT) | AFC
QATAR | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Qatar
Doha
Umm Sa’id
Al Khuwayr
Ar RayyanPersian Gulf
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1972
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
234 69 303
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 –
2001 1,140
2002 1,140
2003 980
2004 980
2005 330
2006 330
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
16 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Sub-juniors, juniors and youth
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
330 registered female futsal players
0 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Women’s Committee of the Qatar Football Association
161
Romania (ROU) | UEFA
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ROMANIA
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Mol.Ukraine
Serbia
Timisoara¸
Iasi¸
Pitesti¸Ploiesti¸
BucharestCraiova
Sibiu¸
Târgu-Mures
Cluj-NapocaOradea
Bacau
Black Sea
Association founded in 1909Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
115 262 377
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 126
2001 107
2002 107
2003 145
2004 162
2005 547
2006 377
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
10 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
8 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 17
2003 10
2004 7
2005 8
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 5 9 8 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Gymnastics
Football in lower reaches of ranking
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
162
Russia (RUS) | UEFA
Russia
MongoliaKazakhstan China Japan
S i b e r i a
Moscow
Volgograd
OmskNovosibirsk
Krasnoyarsk
SaintPetersburg
Arctic OceanAssociation founded in 1912Affiliated to FIFA in 1912
RUSSIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
3,800 4,302 8,102
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 2,100
2001 4,375
2002 6,970
2003 7,354
2004 8,350
2005 10,206
2006 11,722
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
13,840 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
489 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 8
2004 10
2005 9
2006 10
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
12
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 4
U-17 0 0 0 2 5
U-19 7 8 7 9 11
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
12
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19 | Seniors (over 16)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
9-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
3,000 registered female futsal players
7,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Figure skating
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 10.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
36 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
1 person
163WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | RWANDA
Rwanda (RWA) | CAF
Tanzania
Burundi
Uganda
Dem. Rep.of the Congo
Rwanda
Kigali
Cyangugu
Butare
Gisenyi
Kibuye
Association founded in 1972Affiliated to FIFA in 1978
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
360 91 451
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 80
2001 80
2002 120
2003 180
2004 300
2005 400
2006 450
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
50 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
18 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
0
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
0
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-18
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-14 | U-16 | U-20
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Mandate of 4 years
164
Samoa (SAM) | OFC
Samoa
ApiaApolima
Manono Mulifanua
Salelologa
Asau
Upolu
Savai’i
Nu’utele
Nu’ulua
South Pacific Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
Association founded in 1968Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
SAMOA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
60 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
165WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SAN MARINO
San Marino (SMR) | UEFA
Italy
ItalySan Marino
San Marino
Acquaviva
Fiorentino
Serravalle
Domagnano
Association founded in 1931Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
17 48 65
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 34
2005 51
2006 65
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
16 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 6 to 11
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
166
São Tomé e Príncipe (STP) | CAF
Gulf of Guinea
São Tomé e Príncipe
Tinhosa GrandeTinhosa Pequena
Ilha do PríncipeSanto Antonio
Santa Cruz
NevesSão Tomé
Ilha de São ToméFlag Crest World map
Association founded in 1975Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
SÃO TOMÉ E PRÍNCIPE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
10 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
167WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia (KSA) | AFC
Red Sea
Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf
IranIraq
Egypt
Yemen
Oman
Sudan
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Medina
Ra’s al Khafji
Mecca
Tabuk
Jizan
Association founded in 1956Affiliated to FIFA in 1956
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
153 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
168
Scotland (SCO) | UEFA
North Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Scotland (United Kingdom)
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Perth
Association founded in 1873Affiliated to FIFA in 1910
SCOTLAND | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
3,876 1,138 5,014
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 2,000
2001 2,700
2002 3,072
2003 3,600
2004 4,000
2005 4,632
2006 5,014
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
6,600 Total number of football clubs
127 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
180 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 10
2003 9
2004 10
2005 7
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 2 4 0
U-17 4 4 4 5 4
U-19 5 5 6 8 8
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3-4
National championship age categories
U-13 | U-15 | U-17 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, 15 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
5-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No | Informal, board member is interested.
169WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SENEGAL
Senegal (SEN) | CAF
NorthAtlanticOcean
Mauritania
Mali
Guinea-Bissau Guinea
Senegal
Saint-Louis
Matam
KédougouKolda
Ziguinchor
Kaolack
Linguère
Podor
Tambacounda
Dakar
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
376 302 678
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 228
2001 334
2002 360
2003 464
2004 557
2005 412
2006 678
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
25 Total number of football clubs
11 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 0
2004 2
2005 0
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
170
Serbia (SRB) | UEFA
Croatia
Serbia
Monte-negro Bulgaria
Romania
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Belgrade
Kraljevo
Valjevo
Vranjc
Adriatic Sea
Association founded in 1919Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
SERBIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,834 291 2,125
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,382
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
28 Total number of football clubs
7 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
21 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 6
2004 4
2005 4
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2-6
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 6 6 8 8 6
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-6
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 | U-17 | U-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Handball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
171WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SEYCHELLES
Seychelles (SEY) | CAF
Indian Ocean
Seychelles
Victoria
Les Amirantes
Mahé
Coetivy
Atoll de FarquharAtoll de Cosmoledo
Groupe d‘Aldabra
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1986
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
85 100 185
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
20 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-17
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
172
Sierra Leone (SLE) | CAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Guinea
Liberia
Sierra LeoneFreetown
Makeni Kambia
Kabala
Sefadu
Kenema
Bo Shenge
Sulima
Banana Islands
Turtle Islands
Association founded in 1967Affiliated to FIFA in 1967
SIERRA LEONE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
80 350 430
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 430
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
97 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
22 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-20 (16-20)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
16 and above
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, athletics
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
173WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SINGAPORE
Singapore (SIN) | AFC
Main StraitSingapore Strait
Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
Singapore
Bedok
SentosaPulau Bukum
PulauTekong
Jurong
SeletarChangi
Woodlands
Association founded in 1892Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,000 250 1,250
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 420
2001 550
2002 550
2003 600
2004 1,000
2005 1,500
2006 2,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
41 Total number of football clubs
13 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
15 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 3
2003 3
2004 5
2005 4
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 3 0
U-19 4 0 5 0 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-11 | U-13 | U-17 | U-19 | U-23 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, 7 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
7-19
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
20 registered female futsal players
Unregistered female futsal players:
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football position: not known
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
174
Slovakia (SVK) | UEFA
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Slovakia
Bratislava
Zilina
Nitra
Trencin
Lucenec
Komarno
Association founded in 1993Affiliated to FIFA in 1907/1994
SLOVAKIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
460 480 940
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 975
2001 800
2002 800
2003 810
2004 850
2005 855
2006 880
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
2,422 Total number of football clubs
11 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
11 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 12
2003 12
2004 12
2005 18
2006 20
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3-4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 6 6 12 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2-3
National championship age categories
U-15 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until age 15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Up to the age of 14
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball, handball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
175WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SLOVENIA
Slovenia (SVN) | UEFA
Gulf of Venice
Austria
Italy
Croatia
Hungary
Slovenia
Ljubljana
Kranj
Nova Gorica
KoperPiran
Novo Mesto
Maribor
Velenje
Celje
Association founded in 1920Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
280 190 470
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 145
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 470
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
328 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
176
Solomon Islands (SOL) | OFC
Solomon Islands
PapuaNew Guinea
Choiseul
Santa Isabel
Honiara
Malaita
Maramasike
SanCristobal
Santa CruzIslands
South Pacific Ocean
Solomon Sea
Association founded in 1978Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
SOLOMON ISLANDS | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
541 300 841
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 360
2001 420
2002 326
2003 360
2004 640
2005 700
2006 841
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
11 Total number of football clubs
11 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
none Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 2 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12, U-20
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
144 registered female futsal players
300 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
177WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SOMALIA
Somalia (SOM) | CAF
Kenya
EthiopiaSomalia
Mogadishu
Beledweyne
Chisimayu
Galcaio
BoosaasoHargeysa
Indian Ocean
Association founded in 1951Affiliated to FIFA in 1962
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
132 88 220
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 280
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 1,435
2006 220
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
48 Total number of football clubs
8 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
6 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
3 age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
175 registered female futsal players
440 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
6 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
178
South Africa (RSA) | CAF
Indian Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
BotswanaNamibia
Mozam-bique
South Africa
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Cape Town
East London
Durban
LadysmithKimberley
Pietersburg
MessinaAssociation founded in 1991Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
SOUTH AFRICA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
500 4,500 5,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 5,000
2001 5,200
2002 5,300
2003 5,500
2004 5,800
2005 5,000
2006 5,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
144 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
140 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 1
2004 5
2005 3
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 3 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-16
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
150 registered female futsal players
300 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, netball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
179WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SPAIN
Spain (ESP) | UEFA
Mediterranean SeaNorthAtlanticOcean
France
Algeria
Port
ug
al
Spain
Madrid
SevillaCartagena
MálagaCádiz
LeónGijón
Valladolid
ZaragozaVigo
Barcelona
Valencia
Association founded in 1913Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
4,190 11,947 16,137
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 11,332
2001 8,874
2002 9,117
2003 9,318
2004 9,747
2005 10,666
2006 11,581
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
18,286 Total number of football clubs
8,050 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2,220 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 2
2004 6
2005 7
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
8-9
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 8 10 14 4 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6
National championship age categories
Upwards U-11
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, 12 years
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Up to the age of 16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
9,042 registered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
180
Sri Lanka (SRI) | AFC
Bay of Bengal
Gulf of Mannar
India
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Mannar
Batticaloa
Kandy Matale
Badulla
Galle
Negombo
Hambantota
Jaffna
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1939Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
SRI LANKA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,600 600 3,200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 3,200
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
580 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
16 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-15 | U-13
Mixed football (boys and girls)
U-13 | U-15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-13 | U-15 | U-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Yes
181WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) | CONCACAF
Ca r i bb e an Se a
Ca r i bb e an Se a
Sain t K i t t s
Nevi s
N e w c as t l e
Ba s s et e rr e
Ca y o n
Sa d l er s
Ch a r le s tow n
Sa n d y P oint T o w n
Association founded in 1932Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 75
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
30 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
182
St. Lucia (LCA) | CONCACAF
North Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Saint Lucia
Castries
Dennery
Vieux Fort
Choiseul
Soufrière
Anse La Raye
Micoud
Association founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
ST. LUCIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
50 213 263
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 100
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 263
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
40 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
183WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (VIN) | CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
Saint Vincent
Bequia
MustiqueBaliceaux Island
Canouan
Union Island
Kingstown
GeorgetownAssociation founded in 1979Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
50
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
50 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 2
2004 4
2005 0
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-23
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
184
Sudan (SUD) | CAF
Red Sea
Saudi Arabia
EthiopiaSomalia
Chad
LibyaEgypt
C.A.R.
SudanKhartoum
Bor
Nyala
Port Sudan
Kasala
Atbara
Juba
Al Fashir
Waw
Malakal
Association founded in 1936Affiliated to FIFA in 1948
SUDAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
440 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s)
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
185WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SURINAME
Suriname (SUR) | CONCACAF
French Guyana
Guyana
Brazil
Suriname
Paramaribo Nieuw Amsterdam
BrokopondoApoera
North Atlantic Association founded in 1920Affiliated to FIFA in 1929
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
71 148 219
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 159
2001 209
2002 200
2003 165
2004 195
2005 194
2006 219
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
9 Total number of football clubs
1 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
9 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 2
2004 0
2005 2
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 3
U-19 9 0 4 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 6 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
16 and older
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 9 to 11
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
186
Swaziland (SWZ) | CAF
Indian OceanSouth Africa
Mozambique
Swaziland
Manzini
Piggs Peak
Siteki
Nhlangano
Mbabane
Association founded in 1968Affiliated to FIFA in 1978
SWAZILAND | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,040 260 1,300
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001 200
2002 214
2003 180
2004 195
2005 200
2006 1,300
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
816 Total number of football clubs
16 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
49 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 3
2004
2005
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Mixed age groups
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
187WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SWEDEN
Sweden (SWE) | UEFA
North Atlantic Ocean
Russia
IcelandNorway
Finland
SwedenKiruna
Sundsvall
Malmö
Stockholm
Göteborg
Association founded in 1904Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
106,537 29,489 136,026
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 37,538
2001 37,915
2002 39,730
2003 44,306
2004 49,942
2005 56,225
2006 136,327
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
3,236 Total number of football clubs
1,000 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 12
2003 19
2004 17
2005 14
2006 13
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-18 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-16 0 0 0 0 1
U-17 0 0 0 0 1
U-18 0 0 0 1 8
U-19 0 0 1 8 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
15-19
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed, but girls can play with boys
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
188
Switzerland (SUI) | UEFA
German y
Austri a
Ital y
F ra n c e
Switzerlan d La u s an n e
G e n e v a Lu g a n o
Lu c e rn e Bi e l N e u c h â te l
Z uri c h Basle
Ch u r
St. Gallen
Be r n
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1895Affiliated to FIFA in 1904
SWITZERLAND | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
10,654 6,922 17,576
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 6,929
2001 7,429
2002 8,200
2003 9,740
2004 13,141
2005 15,239
2006 17,567
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
1,417 Total number of football clubs
392 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
6 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 7
2003 6
2004 7
2005 7
2006 8
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 3 4 6
U-19 12 10 14 11 11
U-20 0 0 0 0 6
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
U-10 | U-12 | U-14 | U-16 | U-18 | Seniors (over 15)
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed until age 20, no restrictions
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Yes, different categories
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Between football, volleyball and tennis, football has the highest increase rate.
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 1.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
189WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | SYRIA
Syria (SYR) | AFC
Mediterranean SeaIraq
Jordan
Turkey
Lebanon
Syria
Ar RaqqahAleppo
Tadmur
Damascus
Baniyas
Association founded in 1936Affiliated to FIFA in 1937
World mapFlag Crest
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors | U-16
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
8-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Swimming, basketball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
260 185 445
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 340
2006 445
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
170 Total number of football clubs
13 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 4
2006 12
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
190
Tahiti (TAH) | OFC
Tahiti
Pacific Ocean
Papeete
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1989Affiliated to FIFA in 1990
TAHITI | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
361 328 689
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 150
2004 150
2005 180
2006 689
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
120 Total number of football clubs
9 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-16 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed from 6 to 14
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-12
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
80 registered female futsal players
200 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
191WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan (TJK) | AFC
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Afghanistan Pakis.
China
Kyrgyzstan
IsfaraValley
Dushanbe
Panjakent
Murghob
Khorugh
Kulob
Association founded in 1936Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
80 20 100
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 50
2005 80
2006 100
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
20 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-15
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6 for U-14 and U-15
National championship age categories
U-12 | U-14 | U-15 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-14 | U-15
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Table tennis, gymnastics, athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
5 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
192
Tanzania (TAN) | CAF
Kenya
Zambia
Dem. Rep.of the Congo
Tanzania
Dar esSalaam
Tanga
ArushaMwanza
Musoma
Dodoma
Songea
Zanzibar
Indian Ocean
Association founded in 1930Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
TANZANIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
800 500 1,300
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003 200
2004 275
2005 275
2006 1,300
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
200 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 2
2004 4
2005 0
2006 4
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
15-25
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Schools | U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
193WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | THAILAND
Thailand (THA) | AFC
Thailand
Laos Hainan Dao(China)
Cambodia
Myanmar
Vie
tnam
Bangkok
Chiang MaiKhon KaenGulf of
BengalenSouthChinaSea
Gulf of Thailand
Association founded in 1916Affiliated to FIFA in 1925
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
400 600 1,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 150
2001 200
2002 500
2003 1,500
2004
2005 2,000
2006 3,000-4,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
16 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 8
2003 15
2004 22
2005 24
2006 30
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-16 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 6 8
U-16 0 0 10 12 15
U-17 0 0 13 15 18
U-19 0 0 16 18 22
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5
National championship age categories
14-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
13-18
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
200 registered female futsal players
1,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Unable to specify
Girls’ or women’s football is popular, recognised, well accepted.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
194
Timor-Leste (TLS) | AFC
Timor-Leste
Indonesia
Dili
Suai
Banda Sea
Timor Sea
Association founded in 2002Affiliated to FIFA in 2005
TIMOR-LESTE | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
75 250 325
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 –
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 400
2006 –
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
22 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
18
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
195WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | TOGO
Togo (TOG) | CAF
Togo
Benin
NigeriaGhana
BurkinaFaso
Côte d’IvoireSokodé
Kara
Lomé
Association founded in 1960Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
25 355 380
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 180
2001 200
2002 200
2003 240
2004 250
2005 340
2006 380
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
105 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
11 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
League level
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No (but in planning phase)
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
All age levels
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, handball and volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
15 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
196
Tonga (TGA) | OFC
Tongatapu Island
Ha’apai Group Vava’u Group
Nuku’alofa
Eua Island
Eua Iki
AtataIslands
Kolofosia
NomukaNomuka Iki
Tofua
KaoPangai Foa
LifukaUoleva
Haafova
Neiafu
Fatumu
South Pacific Ocean
Association founded in 1965Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
TONGA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
390 315 705
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 200
2001 235
2002 330
2003 580
2004 610
2005 670
2006 705
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
32 Total number of football clubs
12 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
2 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 7
2004 0
2005 0
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 10 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 12
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
U-13 | U-15 | U-17 | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, U-12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
12-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
197WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Trinidad and Tobago (TRI) | CONCACAF
Tobago
Trinidad
VenezuelaPort-of-Spain
Rio Claro
Scarborough
San FernandoNorth Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean SeaAssociation founded in 1908Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
400 1,275 1,675
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 950
2001 1,000
2002 1,200
2003 1,200
2004 1,400
2005 1,550
2006 1,675
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
95 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
11 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 6
2003 5
2004
2005
2006 6
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 2 6 2 4
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12, U-15, U-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football and netball
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
198
Tunisia (TUN) | CAF
Tunisia
Libya
Algeria
Mediterranean Sea
Tunis
Sfax
Gafsa
Bizerte
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1957Affiliated to FIFA in 1960
TUNISIA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
344 463 807
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 1,099
2005 791
2006 807
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
24 Total number of football clubs
4 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
20 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005 2
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
Seniors, youth
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Handball, basketball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
8 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
199WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | TURKEY
Turkey (TUR) | UEFA
Turkey
Black Sea
IraqSyria
Georgia
Ankara
Konya
SivasErzurum
TrabzonSamsun
Antalya
Izmir
Bursa
IstanbulAssociation founded in 1923Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
318 306 624
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 412
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 819
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
4,212 Total number of football clubs
152 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
25 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 9
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 3
U-19 4 6 4 4 15
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Between the ages of 14 and 21
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
80 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
200
Turkmenistan (TKM) | AFC
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
AfghanistanIran
CaspianSea
AshgabatMary
Dasoguz
Türkmenbasy¸
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
TURKMENISTAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
240 40 280
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 280
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
13 Total number of football clubs
3 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3-5
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
No
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, athletics
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
201WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Turks and Caicos Islands (TCA) | CONCACAF
Caicos Islands
Turks Islands
Grand Turk(Cockburn Town)
South Caicos
East Caicos
Middle Caicos
Providenciales
Bottle CreekNorth Caicos
WestCaicos
Cockburn Harbour
Ambergris Cays Salt Cays
BlueHills
North Atlantic Ocean
Flag Crest World map
Association founded in 1996Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
60 50 110
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 30
2001 45
2002 60
2003 75
2004 90
2005 100
2006 115
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
9 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
3 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 2
2004 2
2005 2
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
1
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 15
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
5-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
202
Uganda (UGA) | CAF
LakeVictoria
Dem. Rep.of theCongo
Kenya
Sudan
Uganda
KampalaJinja
Lira
GuluAruaMoroto
Association founded in 1924Affiliated to FIFA in 1959
UGANDA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
90,000 40,000 130,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001 1,000
2002 1,800
2003 3,000
2004 3,750
2005 6,500
2006 8,500
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
200 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
190 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 4
2004 5
2005 4
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 2 3 2 0
U-17 0 0 2 0 0
U-20 0 1 2 0 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
2
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-17
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
203WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | UKRAINE
Ukraine (UKR) | UEFA
Ukraine
PolandBelarus
Mol.
Slovakia
Hungary
RomaniaSerb.and
Mont.
Russia
Kiev
UzhhorodChernivisi
Odesa
Donets’k
Kharkiv
Chernihiv
ZhytomyrL’viv
BlackSea
Association founded in 1991Affiliated to FIFA in 1992
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
44 182 226
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 175
2001 157
2002 145
2003 142
2004 185
2005 197
2006 226
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
8 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
8 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 11
2003 12
2004 10
2005 13
2006 10
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
6-10
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 3 6 6
U-19 8 8 9 10 9
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
6-10
National championship age categories
12-13 | 13-14 | 15-16 | over 16
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Up to the age of 11
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
508 registered female futsal players
720 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
204
United Arab Emirates (UAE) | AFC
OmanSaudi Arabia
Qatar
Iran
United Arab Emirates
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Oman
Abu Dhabi
Qutuf¸ ¯
Dubai'Ajman
Association founded in 1971Affiliated to FIFA in 1974
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
No players registered
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 Women’s committee recently formed
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
31 Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
A few private female football clubs
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) No
Women’s national youth team age categories
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
National championship age categories
No leagues
Mixed football (boys and girls)
No
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
0 registered female futsal players
private/not registered activities
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3 or 4.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
205WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | URUGUAY
Uruguay (URU) | CONMEBOL
South Atlantic Ocean
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Montevideo
ArtigasRiveraSalto
Melo
Mercedes
San José
Treintay Tres
Punta del Este
Paysandú
Association founded in 1900Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100 100 200
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 700
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 300
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
45 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
1 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003
2004 6
2005 5
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 6 5 0
U-20 0 0 0 6 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-17 Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-15 to U-17
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
206
USA (USA) | CONCACAF
Washington, D.C.
New Orleans
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Los AngelesUnited States
of America
BahamasMexico
Canada
Bermuda
Hawaiian I.
North PacificOcean
North AtlanticOcean
Association founded in 1913Affiliated to FIFA in 1914
USA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
1,562,826 104,371 1,667,197
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,544,049
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 1,669,519
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
5,000 Total number of football clubs
4,000 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 19
2003 23
2004 34
2005 9
2006 22
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4-5
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-20 | U-21
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 0 0 0 0 0
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-16 5 2 3 2 3
U-17 0 4 4 7 2
U-20 18 4 12 0 12
U-21 4 4 4 4 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
5-10
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-20
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
20 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Athletes council
207WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | US VIRGIN ISLANDS
US Virgin Islands (VIR) | CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
British Virgin Islands (U.K.)
Virgin Islands (US)
Christiansted
Port Alucroix
Saint Croix
Saint Thomas Cruz Bay
Charlotte AmalieSaint John
Association founded in 1992Affiliated to FIFA in 1998
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
150 30 180
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 120
2005 160
2006 180
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
13 Total number of football clubs
2 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 2
2004
2005
2006 5
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-19 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 0 0
U-19 0 0 0 4 3
U-20 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 13
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Mixed, all ages
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Basketball, softball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
208
Uzbekistan (UZB) | AFC
Caspian Sea
KazakhstanKazakhstan
Turkmenistan Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Nukus
Urganch
Buxoro
Qarshi
Termiz
Jizzax
Tashkent
Association founded in 1946Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
UZBEKISTAN | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
60 80 140
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 220
2001 239
2002 256
2003 300
2004 315
2005 340
2006 400
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
216 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
10 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 5
2003 5
2004 10
2005 10
2006 15
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 5 0 10 0 10
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-19 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
200 registered female futsal players
256 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football, futsal, beach soccer
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
209WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | VANUATU
Vanuatu (VAN) | OFC
Coral Sea
South Pacific Ocean
Vanuatu
Port Vila
Anatom
Matthew
Hunter
TannaErromango
ÉfatéÉpi
AmbrymPentecóte
Maéwo
Luganville
Espiritu Santo
Malakula
Iles Torres
Iles BanksAssociation founded in 1934Affiliated to FIFA in 1988
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
38
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 38
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
5 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team No
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 4
2004
2005
2006
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-20 2 0 0 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3-4
National championship age categories
Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed (primary schools), up to the age of 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-12 | U-14 | U-16 | U-16+
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
140 registered female futsal players
160 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 2.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 part-time staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
210
Venezuela (VEN) | CONMEBOL
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Colombia
Brazil
Guyana
Surinam
Venezuela
Caracas
Puerto Ayacucho
San Christóbal Ciudad Guayana
Puerto La CruzMaracaibo
AmuayGrenada
Association founded in 1926Affiliated to FIFA in 1952
VENEZUELA | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
4,164 1,515 5,679
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 3,404
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 6,279
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
736 Total number of football clubs
212 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
67 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002
2003 2
2004 3
2005 7
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
16 hours
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-18 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 0 0 0 0 0
U-18 0 0 0 2 3
U-20 0 0 4 6 5
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
12 hours
National championship age categories
U-15 | U-18 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
10-16
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
874 registered female futsal players
4,000 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball, tennis
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 5 or 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
No
211WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY | VIETNAM
Vietnam (VIE) | AFC
PhilippinesCambodia
Thailand
Laos
ChinaMyanmar(Burma)
Vietnam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Vinh
Da Nang
Nha Trang
Ho Chi MinhCity
SouthChina Sea
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
100 250 350
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 176
2001 180
2002 180
2003 210
2004 290
2005 320
2006 450
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
72 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
6 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 4
2003 7
2004 10
2005 10
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-19 0 0 3 0 3
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1
National championship age categories
16-30
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
16-20
Women’s futsal activities Yes
Number of futsal players
100 registered female futsal players
120 unregistered female futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Volleyball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 6.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
3 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
212
Wales (WAL) | UEFA
Irish Sea
Cardigan Bay
Celtic Sea
England
Ireland
Wales
Cardiff
Mold
Holyhead
St David´s
Barmouth
Brecon
Association founded in 1876Affiliated to FIFA in 1910
WALES | WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TODAY
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,656 1,000 3,656
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 600
2001 1,179
2002 1,404
2003 1,596
2004 2,404
2005 2,754
2006 3,656
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
123 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
13 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 7
2003 5
2004 3
2005
2006 10
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
2
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-15 | U-16 | U-17 | U-19
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-15 2 3 4 5 6
U-16 2 3 4 5 6
U-17 0 0 0 0 2
U-19 6 3 5 9 7
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
1-2
National championship age categories
U-17, U-19, Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Allowed, up to the age of 12
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
6-16, in some schools to 18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
2 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
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Yemen (YEM) | AFC
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Oman
Eritrea
Arabian Sea
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Sanaa
Mocha
Aden
Al Mukallá
Socotra
Al Ghaydah¸
Association founded in 1962Affiliated to FIFA in 1980
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
50 110 160
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 15
2006 30
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
360 Total number of football clubs
0 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
0 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-18
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-18 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
4 staff members
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
214
Zambia (ZAM) | CAF
Dem. Rep.of the Congo Tanzania
Mozambique
Angola
Zimbabwe
ZambiaLusaka
Chipata
Kasama
Mpulungu
Mongu
Livingstone
SolweziNdola
Kabwe
Association founded in 1929Affiliated to FIFA in 1964
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World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
2,400 1,600 4,000
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 1,170
2001 1,500
2002 1,900
2003 2,400
2004 2,800
2005 3,300
2006 4,000
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
174 Total number of football clubs
50 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
4 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003 0
2004 2
2005 4
2006 9
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
3
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-17 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-17 0 0 0 1 2
U-20 0 0 1 2 2
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
3
National championship age categories
U-17 | U-20 | Seniors
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
15-18
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Netball, basketball
Girls’ or women’s football is in position 3.
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
No
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Part of a wider mandate
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Zimbabwe (ZIM) | CAF
Zambia
Botswana
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Harare
Kariba
Hwange
Binga
Bulawayo
Beitbridge
MutareGweru
Association founded in 1965Affiliated to FIFA in 1965
World mapFlag Crest
Number of registered female football players
Registered youth (U-18)
Registered adults (18 and over)
Total registered
10,000 3,700
Growth of women’s football
Year Players*
2000 6,150
2001 7,350
2002 8,550
2003 10,500
2004 12,490
2005 12,800
2006 13,700
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
2,360 Total number of football clubs
10 Number of clubs with both men’s and women’s teams
150 Number of clubs with women’s teams only
Women’s national “A” team Yes
Number of women’s national “A” matches
Year Matches
2002 2
2003
2004 1
2005
2006 1
Women’s national “A” team training sessions per week
4
Women’s national youth team(s) Yes
Women’s national youth team age categories
U-14 | U-17 | U-19 | U-20
Number of women’s youth international matches
Team 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U-14 1 1 1 1 1
U-17 1 0 1 0 0
U-19 0 0 0 0 0
U-20 0 0 0 0 0
Women’s national youth team training sessions per week
4
National championship age categories
19 | 20 | 23 | 25
Mixed football (boys and girls)
Not allowed
Girls’ and women’s football in schools
U-14 to U-19
Women’s futsal activities No
Number of futsal players
Most popular sport(s) for women and girls
Football
Dedicated full-time staff for women’s football
1 staff member
Representation of women’s football on the board or executive committee
Specific mandate
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