Brazil Advances Women's Football with New Grassroots Project and Updated Club Rankings
Brazil enhances women's football with Belford Roxo's new grassroots project and CBF's updated 2026 national rankings for clubs and federations.
- • The ‘Por Elas’ project launched in Belford Roxo offers training to 90 girls aged 13-18 and promotes education alongside sports.
- • Vice-Mayor Mariana Malta was honored at the project launch and serves as its godmother.
- • Corinthians leads the 2026 National Club Ranking with 14,000 points, followed by Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Ferroviária.
- • The Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF) holds the highest federation points at 78,150, significantly ahead of Rio de Janeiro's federation.
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Brazil is making strides in women's football through significant grassroots initiatives and the release of the latest national rankings reflecting competitive club and federation status. On December 3, Belford Roxo launched the ‘Por Elas – Centro de Performance Esportiva’ project, an effort supported by the municipal government to provide football training for 90 girls aged 13 to 18. The program takes place twice weekly and offers technical and physical training aimed at developing professional female athletes while emphasizing the continuance of education. Vice-Mayor Mariana Malta, the project’s godmother, was honored at the launch for her commitment to promoting women's sports and leadership. The initiative also focuses on fostering discipline, self-esteem, and long-term vision among participants, with local entrepreneurs contributing to the community engagement at the event.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently released the National Ranking of Clubs and Federations for women's football for 2026. Corinthians leads the club rankings with 14,000 points, followed by Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Ferroviária, making São Paulo clubs dominant in the top tier. The Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF) tops the federation rankings with 78,150 points, well ahead of Rio de Janeiro’s federation, which holds 27,524 points. The ranking update also reflects changes in the Points Convention that includes additional competitions such as the Copa do Brasil Feminina, influencing seasonal point allocations and competitive assessments.
These developments showcase Brazil's dedication to enhancing women's football from the grassroots level to elite competitive play, combining community involvement with professional sport structures.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.