![For the first time, Philippine football didn’t just participate — it competed, hosted and won on multiple fronts. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/e67d7cfd-3994-452e-b604-aee48749c2d1-400x200.jpg)
Philippine football reached new ground in 2025 with historic tournament successes, global hosting duties and steady gains across women’s, men’s and youth programs.
![A milestone moment for Philippine football and women’s sports worldwide. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/7be673ee-2fce-4b2e-beb8-0406dbbe297b-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines’ staging of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 highlighted not only world-class hosting, but a nationwide show of unity, leadership, and long-term commitment to women’s football.
![Infantino praises the Philippines for delivering a historic tournament in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1a499486-0795-422a-bba8-b8aa24a6bd58-400x200.jpg)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the Philippines for delivering a historic and “fantastic” staging of the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.