The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023

A historic year in Spanish football, Morocco’s dream debut and the highest-paid women’s football coach.

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Their bid is expected to face competition from other potential hosts such as Brazil and a trio of European nations.

Women’s football set to enter lucrative ‘NewCo’ era but pitfalls remain

A new structure for English women’s football promises huge growth but some warn it could replicate issues in men’s game.

Luis Rubiales ‘forcefully kissed’ England player at Women’s World Cup

Rubiales ‘seemingly forcefully kissed Lucy Bronze on her face’ after the final, English FA’s Debbie Hewitt told FIFA.

Sport Weekly: Emma Hayes to set new landmark in women’s football with USNWT

This week Al Jazeera looks at the new USWNT boss, the ‘beauty’ of MMA, and India’s Cricket World Cup final disaster.

‘A breath of fresh air’: Can trailblazer Emma Hayes revitalise the USWNT?

The Chelsea coach has been a trailblazer in English football – her next task will be to transform the USWNT’s fortunes.

FIFA bans ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales for three years over kiss scandal

Rubiales gave player Jenni Hermoso an unsolicited kiss on the lips after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory in August.

Spain call up Jenni Hermoso for first time since World Cup kiss scandal

Hermoso is part of Spain’s squad for the women’s Nations League matches to be played under new coach Montse Tome.

Spain’s football chief Luis Rubiales to resign after World Cup kiss scandal

Spanish football federation president quits after kiss scandal which tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup.