The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is probably the most highly-anticipated women’s football tournament ever. Part of this hype and enthusiasm might suggest that women’s football has finally “made it” and that catching up with the men’s game is just a matter of time. But there are ongoing issues that continue to jeopardise the women’s game.
Football is a huge part of society in many countries around the world – from the top levels of the professional leagues down to kids playing in the park – but the game is still primarily seen as a male endeavour. This influences how women’s football is organised, represented and equipped in ways that continue to restrict its success, safety and sustainability.
As the tournament rolls out, we want people watching and talking about it from an informed perspective. Here are five problems that women’s football is still struggling to overcome.
