FIFA Unites: Women’s Series Set for Dubai in October

Dubai has been announced as the host city for the “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series,” set to take place from 23rd to 29th October. The event will feature four international women’s football teams, including the UAE, Chad, Libya, and the Afghan women’s refugee team, marking the Afghan side’s debut in an international tournament.

The tournament aims to promote and protect the right of all women and girls to play football and pursue their sporting dreams. FIFA describes the event as a key step in empowering women through football and fostering inclusion and progress in the sport.

The UAE team, coached by Dutch veteran Vera Pauw, will play on home soil and look to build on recent improvements. Chad and Libya hope to make their debut on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking during the series.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “Ensuring that all women have access to football is a priority for FIFA and a key element in shaping the future of our sport. We are aware of the potential the game has both on and off the pitch. These friendly matches represent more than just a competition; they are a symbol of hope and progress for women all over the world.”

Infantino also thanked the UAE Football Association for hosting the series and supporting FIFA’s global efforts to develop women’s football.

The tournament highlights FIFA’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and the development of women’s football, with the Afghan women’s refugee team being a pioneering project in the sporting world.

The FIFA Unites: Women’s Series will kick off in Dubai on 23rd October, promising a week of competitive matches and an important milestone for women’s football globally.