FIFA launches Female Health and Performance Project for women's soccer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, FIFA introduced the Female Health and Performance Project aimed at addressing the lack of research applicable to female athletes in soccer. The initiative includes 30 e-learning modules, which cover topics such as female physiology, menstrual health tracking, and nutrition. This project intends to improve knowledge and support for female players at all levels, ensuring their health and performance needs are met according to their specific characteristics. Dame Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, emphasized the importance of tailoring training methods to better support female athletes.
- •FIFA launched the project to promote women's health in soccer.
- •The initiative includes accessible e-learning modules for 211 FIFA Member Associations.
- •Topics covered include injury prevention, nutrition, and menstrual health.
- •The project seeks to optimize health and performance for female athletes.
- •Dame Sarai Bareman highlighted the need for tailored support for women in football.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA launches Female Health and Performance Project, bridging the gap in research within the women’s game
"As many involved in the women’s game know all too well, there is a significant lack of research that can be effectively applied to female athletes’ health.Earlier this week, FIFA launched its Fema...
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