# Women's football development in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-football-development-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-20T09:25:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, several initiatives were launched in Argentina to promote women’s football across different age groups.

To commemorate Argentine Female Footballer Day, the first Copa Raíces tournament was organized in Buenos Aires for veteran players aged 35 and over 50. The event, hosted by Club Atlético Banfield, El Femenino, and Mónica Santino, aimed to connect sport pioneers with current athletes.

Concurrently, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) launched its first official Sub-12 women’s tournament. Featuring 11 clubs from the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, the competition focuses on formative structures for girls born between 2014 and 2016. AFA President Claudio Tapia noted that these categories are essential for future national team selections.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: AFA launches first official Sub-12 women's football tournament

The Argentine Football Association has launched its first official Sub-12 women's football tournament, featuring 11 clubs from the Buenos Aires area to bolster youth development.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afa-launches-first-official-sub-12-womens-football-tournament

### 2026-08-14: Copa Raíces to host women's veteran football tournament in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires will host the inaugural Copa Raíces on August 17, a women's football tournament for players aged 35+ and 50+ to celebrate Argentine Female Footballer Day.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-races-to-host-womens-veteran-football-tournament-in-buenos-aires

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