Spain's football federation has announced a new fertility support programme that will cover the cost of egg freezing for female footballers and referees. The initiative, reported by Punch on 8 September 2026, is aimed at supporting women in professional football who may wish to postpone pregnancy during their playing or officiating careers. According to the report, the programme extends to both players and match officials, marking a notable step in athlete welfare and reproductive health support in Spanish football.

FIFA is facing renewed legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint against the world governing body to include what it describes as "abusive conduct" towards women's football. According to Vanguard Sports, the move broadens the existing legal challenge against FIFA, though further details of the allegations were not provided in the report.

FIFA has been accused of abusive conduct regarding its scheduling of the women's football calendar in Europe. The accusation relates to tensions between football's world governing body and European league organisations over fixture congestion. According to reports, the European Leagues body first filed a complaint with the European Commission in October 2024, initially seeking to protect men's players from an increasingly crowded match schedule. The dispute highlights ongoing friction between FIFA and European football stakeholders over control of the international calendar.

Nigeria's Falconets were beaten 2-0 by Spain in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. According to the Daily Post, Spain controlled the game from start to finish, while the Falconets managed only occasional attacks. Marisa Garcia put the former champions ahead in the 13th minute, and Spain added a second goal to seal victory over the Nigerian side in the tournament opener.

Belgium's football association has announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, according to Vanguard Sports. Belgium joins a growing number of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027.

Approximately 500 girls in Owerri, Imo State, received sports mentorship and menstrual hygiene support through an outreach organized by the Nigeria-American Football Association (NAFA) via its Gridiron Gems Initiative. The event, held at Girls Secondary School, Ikenegbu, included American football training, health education, and the distribution of menstrual hygiene materials.