Brazil out of 2024 Olympic games after losing Argentina qualifier
February 12 – Brazil will not defend their gold medal at the Olympic Games of Paris after missing out on qualification. They lost 1-0 to Argentina in a crucial qualifier.
World Tournaments
Brazil under Olympic qualifying pressure after loss to Paraguay
February 7 – Men’s Olympic champions Brazil suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Paraguay in South American qualifying for the Paris Games later this year, leaving their participation in danger.
FIFA confirms four bidders for 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting
April 25 – Four contenders are competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, days after the joint United States-Mexico entered the race.
Belgium, Netherlands and Germany make 2027 WWC bid official
March 27 – You’ve got mail. With those words, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany launched their bid for the hosting of the 2027 World Women’s Cup.
FIFA opens bidding process for Women’s World Cup 2027 with first deadline April 23
March 24 – FIFA has released first details of the bidding process for the hosting of the 2027 Women’s World Cup with the deadline for expressions of interest set for April 23. The final vote on hosts will be made at the FIFA Congress on 17 May 2024, leaving the hosts three years to organise the event.
Haiti and Portugal make history to secure Australia/New Zealand world cup slots
February 22 – Two of the three outstanding qualification slots for the Women’s World Cup 2023 have been filled with Haiti beating Chile 2-1 to make history and qualify for their first women’s World Cup and Portugal also set to make their WWC debut after beating Cameroon 2-1.
Homeless World Cup to return in 2023 making US debut in Sacramento
December 20 – The FIFA World Cup will be in the US in 2026, but the Homeless World Cup will get there before it, with Sacramento in California hosting the event in July 2023.
Nations gather in New Zealand for Women’s World Cup 2023 draw
October 21 – On Saturday, 29 finalists as well as three playoff teams will learn their fate in the draw for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Fun-loving penguin, Tazuni, unveiled as Women’s World Cup 2023 mascot
October 19 – Tazuni, described as a fun, football-loving penguin, is the Official Mascot of the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
Paris 2024 – Women’s final to close Olympic tournament, Parc des Prince to host 11 matches
July 28 – The women’s final will for the first time conclude the Olympic football tournament in Paris in 2024, FIFA revealed on Thursday, along with further details of the competition’s match schedule.
New Zealand to host 10-team play-off tournament for Women’s World Cup 2023
July 5 – New Zealand has been chosen to host the first ever women’s World Cup Play-off tournament, taking place in the cities of Hamilton and Auckland between February 17-23 next year.
FIFA tenders women’s world cup 2023 media rights in Asian markets
April 27 – FIFA has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the sale of media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup 2023 in selected territories across Asia.
Sweden, France and Spain books first European slots at 2023 Women’s World Cup
April 12 – With a second-half goal from Kosovare Asllani in a 1-1 draw with Ireland, Sweden became the first European team to book a ticket for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On an evening of UEFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, France and Spain also ensured their presence in New Zealand and Australia next year.
Brazil kit row as Olympic gold medallists wear Nike, not Peak, on podium
August 9 – The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) has vowed to take action against its victorious men’s team after the players failed to wear their official tracksuits at the gold medal ceremony in a dispute over rival sponsors.
Montagliani says Gold Cup has evolved and Concacaf’s old order is facing insurrection
By Paul Nicholson
August 6 – With the Gold Cup having finished in dramatic style after extra time in Las Vegas last Sunday, Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has reflected positively on a tournament that delivered theatre on the pitch and a series of record breaking metrics off it.