These two associations are managed by the Instituto Nacional del Fútbol (National Institute of Football, also known as INAF) created in 1996 for the training of referees, football coach, engineering of the implementation of business administration, sports organizations, technical operation and the maintenance of sports venues and recreation.

The Football Association of Chile (FAC) was founded, after a meeting in Valparaiso on 19 June 1895, and is headed by journalist David Scott.

[14] It came into conflict with the Federación Sportiva Nacional, the national institution created in 1909 to protect the sports in the country.

[16] On 15 August 2006, the Federación de Fútbol de Chile presented its candidacy to the Executive Committee of FIFA to host the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, 2008, the fourth edition of the tournament.

The committee resolved on 15 September 2006 granting the organising right to the Chilean Federation and it will be the first FIFA Women's World Cup, of any category, to be held in South America.