The article discusses the rapid growth of women's football, highlighted by the investments, sponsorships, and the talent showcased at the FIFA Women's World Cup. It emphasizes the sport's potential to inspire young girls but also warns of the dark side of its expansion: the threat of human trafficking. The author points out that trafficking is a significant issue in sports, often occurring around major sporting events, and that the increasing popularity of women's football could attract traffickers. The article calls for a united effort from sports governing bodies, governments, and crime-fighting agencies to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in the name of sport. Ewurama Kodjo, the author, is the Communications Lead at Mission 89, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child trafficking in sports.