Calendar to provide more opportunities for rest and recovery
First edition of FIFA Women's Club World Cup™ foreseen to be contested by 16 teams in January-February 2026
Landmark amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players passed to further protect the well-being of female players and coaches
Mattias Grafström formally appointed as FIFA Secretary General
The FIFA Council met in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of women's football, for which the international match calendar was unanimously approved.
The Women's International Match Calendar (WIMC) 2026-2029 is the result of a consultation process which has been underpinned by extensive research and analysis in coordination with the confederations and other stakeholders.
Based on a player-centric approach, the WIMC 2026-2029 will provide more opportunities for rest and recovery for players throughout the calendar, with a reduction in the number of windows from six to five facilitating less disruption to domestic leagues and reduced travel.
