Football in Colombia | |
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Country | Colombia |
Governing body | Federación Colombiana de Fútbol |
National team(s) | Colombia |
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Women's football in Colombia is governed by the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol. [1] Although the sport is growing in popularity many females experience prejudice for playing it. [2] [3]
The first recorded games of women's football in Colombia was in the early 1970s. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Colombian Women's Football League is the highest tier of women's football in Colombia. [9] [10] [11]
Since the 21st century, Colombia has seen an upsurge of success with the national team qualifying for multiple world cups and Olympics tournaments. [12] [13] [14]
The women's national teams greatest achievement was reaching quarter finals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. [15] Colombia has also enjoyed success at youth level. [16] [17]
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