Brazil Advances Women's Football with University Triumphs, National Caravans, and Hosting FIFA Series

Brazil is making significant strides in promoting women's football, evidenced by recent successful initiatives spanning from university-level competitions to nationwide events and the hosting of a major FIFA women's tournament.

At the Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Ufal), women's Fut7 teams shone during the 3rd edition of the Jogos das Universidades Federais (JUFs) do Nordeste, held on November 15 at the Ufal Stadium. The university proudly secured both first and second places in the competition, which featured teams from other federal universities including Sergipe, Bahia, Ceará, and the Instituto Federal de Alagoas. Key players like Ana Victoria Moreira earned accolades as the best goalkeeper and player, while Marylia Gabriela Marques was the top scorer. Assistant coach Amanda Melo emphasized the vital role of technical support and team collaboration in achieving these results, highlighting the inclusive approach of the Instituto de Educação Física (Iefe) that encourages new athletes to join and develop in the sport.

Parallel to this, the Caravana do Futebol Feminino commenced in Aracaju on November 24, running until November 25 at Parque da Sementeira. This free, public cultural event offers diverse activities such as interactive exhibitions, dance, music, theater, and cinema themed around women's football. Supported by Petrobras, the Federal Government, and Aracaju's City Hall, the caravan represents the 23rd stop in a 24-city nationwide tour aiming to broaden community engagement and enthusiasm ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Brazil.

Adding to these efforts, Brazil has been officially announced as one of the hosts for the 2026 women's edition of the FIFA Series, an international tournament designed to give national teams with fewer competitive opportunities meaningful match experiences. The initiative, backed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, promotes global diversity and development in football. Alongside Brazil, Ivory Coast and Thailand will also host women's matches, while the men’s edition will take place across eight countries including Australia and Indonesia.

Through university excellence, community outreach, and international hosting duties, Brazil continues to foster the growth of women's football on multiple fronts, affirming its commitment to elevate the sport nationally and globally.