Fifa wants to restrict women’s Olympic football to under-23s in controversial move

FIFA is pushing for the women's Olympic football tournament to be restricted to under-23 players, citing concerns over fixture congestion and the workload of senior players. The eligibility criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has already been set and qualification has begun in some regions, meaning any change could not be implemented until the Brisbane 2032 Games at the earliest. Both FIFA and the IOC have indicated they are open to dialogue on the matter.