The Women’s Football Carnival of Nations (WFCON) kicked off in 2019, establishing itself as a key event in the football community.
From its inaugural tournament, the event has embraced diversity, offering players from all backgrounds an opportunity to represent different nations on the field.
The tournament is hosted by Football Victoria and provides a fantastic football experience for women and girls. All matches will be officiated by qualified Football Victoria referees, maintaining high standards of play and fairness.
2025 WFCON Details
- Women & Girls Aged 15+ and 30+
- 3 Divisions:
- Wattle: Competitive (11v11)
- Eucalyptus: Social (11v11)
- Bottlebrush: Over 30s (7v7)
- Venue: The Home of the Matildas
Group Stage
- Sunday, October 19 & 26 10:00am- 6:00pm, The Home of the Matildas
Finals
Sunday, November 2 10:00am- 6:00pm, The Home of the Matildas
WFCON History
2019 (Inaugural Tournament)
| Eucalyptus Division | Wattle Division | |
| Champion | Germany | Canada |
| Runner-Up | Italy | Malaysia |
| Third Place | Australia | Uruguay |
| Fourth Place | Netherlands | Egypt |
| Final Match | Germany 3 - 1 Italy | Canada 3 - 1 Malaysia |
| Final Match Summary | In a gripping final, Germany staged a comeback after trailing in the first half. Italy took the lead with a superb goal from Tara Thomas. However, Germany, inspired after halftime, responded dramatically, with Alycia Eicke scoring a hat trick to secure the championship. | Canada emerged victorious against Malaysia in the Wattle Division final, showcasing exceptional teamwork and determination throughout the match. |
Tournament Highlights
- Most Fun Team: Uruguay, for their best team music and best team dance.
- First Goal Scorer: Miki Kobayashi, who scored for Egypt against Canada in the group stage.
- Total Goals Scored: 92 goals across 21 matches, averaging 4.2 goals per game.
- Player Registration: 222 players participated, representing 10 teams.
2021 (2nd Edition)
The 2021 tournament marked the second edition of the competition, showcasing intense matches and thrilling performances after a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19.
| Eucalyptus Division | Wattle Division | |
| Champion | Australia | USA |
| Runner-Up | Scotland | Austria |
| Third Place | Russia | Micronesia |
| Fourth Place | Italy | Greece |
| Final Match | Australia 3 - 0 Scotland | U.S.A. 5 - 1 Austria |
| Final Match Summary | The final was a spectacular showdown. Despite both teams playing evenly, Australia managed to take a 1-0 lead. Scotland had their chances to equalize but couldn’t capitalize on them. In the last ten minutes, Australia struck on the counterattack, scoring two more goals to secure the championship. | In a dominating performance, the U.S.A. secured victory against Austria in the Wattle Division final, displaying skill and teamwork throughout the match. |
Tournament Highlights:
- Most Fun Team: Austria, celebrated for bringing by far the largest number of cheerful partners, children and friends to the games.
- First Goal Scorer: Estrella Cabanillas Vega, who scored for Sweden against Congo in the group stage.
- Most Team Goals: Russia scored a remarkable 47 goals in just 5 matches.
Tournament Statistics:
- Total Goals Scored: 258 goals across 48 matches, averaging 5.4 goals per game.
- Player Registration: 575 players participated, representing 26 teams.
2022 (3rd Edition)
| Eucalyptus Division | Wattle Division | |
| Champion | Australia | San Marino |
| Runner-Up | Iceland | Bahamas |
| Third Place | Mauritius | Austria |
| Fourth Place | Finland | Sweden |
| Final Match | Australia 3 - 1 Iceland | San Marino 1 - 1 Bahamas (San Marino won 4-3 on penalties) |
| Final Match Summary | Australia took early control of the match with smooth ball movement, leading to a 3-1 advantage. Although Iceland pushed hard in the closing minutes, they couldn’t find the back of the net, and Australia held firm to claim the title. | In a thrilling contest, San Marino and the Bahamas ended regulation tied at 1-1. The penalty shootout was a nail-biter, with San Marino emerging victorious after edging the Bahamas 4-3. |
Tournament Highlights:
- Most Fun Team: England, recognised for their fun Carnival spirit and the loudest team cheers.
- First Goal Scorer: Janine Hassan, who netted the opening goal for Costa Rica against the U.S.A.
Tournament Statistics:
- Total Goals Scored: 248 goals in 51 games, averaging 4.9 goals per match.
- Player Registration: 621 players competed across 29 teams.
2023 (4th Edition)
| Eucalyptus Division | Wattle Division | |
| Champion | Greece | Colombia |
| Runner-Up | Philippines | Bahamas |
| Third Place | Mauritius | England |
| Fourth Place | Colombia | Netherlands |
| Final Match | Greece 5 - 0 Philippines | Colombia 3 - 1 Bahamas |
| Final Match Summary | In a fast-paced final, both teams displayed excellent ball movement. Despite the Philippines matching Greece in general play, Greece capitalized on their chances and led 2-0 by mid-second half. As the game progressed, Greece’s counterattacks were executed with precision, securing a 5-0 victory. Caitlin Pickett was the standout, scoring three goals. | Colombia claimed the Wattle Division title after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Bahamas. The game was intense, but Colombia’s superior play led them to secure the win. |
Tournament Highlights:
- Most Fun Team: Netherlands, celebrated for their exceptional sportsmanship and for draping their coach's benches in a sea of orange color.
- First Goal Scorer: Alison Maybin, who netted the opening goal for Israel against Egypt.
Tournament Statistics:
- Total Goals Scored: 158 goals in 38 matches, averaging 4.2 goals per game.
- Player Registration: 408 players competed across 18 teams.
2024 (5th Edition)
| Eucalyptus Division | Wattle Division | Bottlebrush Division | |
| Champion | Italy | Argentina | New Zealand |
| Runner-Up | Switzerland | Colombia | Austria |
| Third Place | Australia | San Marino | Greece |
| Fourth Place | Germany | Chile | Seychelles |
| Final Match | Italy 2 (3) - 2 (0) Switzerland | Aregntina 5 - 0 Colombia | New Zealand 0 (2) v 0 (1) Austria |
| Final Match Summary | The young Switzerland side dominated the first half, taking a deserved 1-0 lead. Italy equalized mid-way into the second half, but fell behind after conceding a penalty. With three seconds left to play Italy equalized, also from the penalty spot. | Argentina with a dominant display over their opponents Colombia, who appeared to be tired from their dramatic semi-final victory against San Marino. There was however no doubt that Argentina were the best team in the competition. | It was a worthy grand final with both teams showing great skills and exceptional team effort. A tight and intensive match finished 0-0. New Zealand prevailed in the penalty shootout. |
Tournament Highlights:
- Most Fun Team: Canada, for exemplifying the joyful spirit of the Carnival and for their large social media following.
- First Goal Scorer: Mckayla Kassab, who scored the opening goal for Afghanistan against Japan.
Tournament Statistics:
- Total Goals Scored: 188 goals in 52 matches, averaging 3.6 goals per game.
- Player Registration: 372 players competed across 22 teams.