FIFA is reportedly considering a proposal to limit the women's Olympic soccer tournament to an under-23 age category, according to a report by The Athletic on November 5, 2026. The move would align the women's competition with the men's Olympic football format, which has been restricted to under-23 players since 1992. The report, authored by Dan Sheldon and Jessica Hopkins, suggests that FIFA's interest in the change is part of ongoing discussions about the structure of Olympic football tournaments.
FIFA considers restricting women's Olympic soccer to under-23 category
