New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches

The change applies to all youth and senior tournaments, national team competitions and club competitions, and will debut at the Under-20 women’s World Cup in Poland in September. It will also be in use at the second edition of the women's Champions Cup, the 2027 World Cup in Brazil and the inaugural women's Club World Cup in two years' time. In its statement, FIFA said the initiative is part of its broader strategy "to ensure that the rapid growth of the women’s game is matched by an increased...