[1] The association has been affiliated with FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation since 1966.

Soccer is a popular sport in Papua New Guinea.

In 2016 PNG hosted the U-20 Women's World Cup.

In the 2009-10 season, Hekari United won that competition and went on to represent Oceania at the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.

Women's soccer is a minority pursuit in the country.