India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme

NEW DELHI: 27 India was recently included among 12 countries selected by world football governing body FIFA for its Women’s Development Programme.

The other countries are Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, and Paraguay.

India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by All India Football Federation (AIFF), which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy and future plans. The programme will be held online from May to October 2026, the AIFF said. The course itself will be tailored by FIFA for the various stakeholders in women’s football across the country.