FIFA launches health project for women's soccer athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
FIFA has initiated a women's health and performance project aimed at addressing the specific needs of female athletes. Launched on June 1, 2026, the program includes online modules covering 13 topics, such as pregnancy and nutrition. Currently, just 6% of sports science research focuses on women, leading to training methods designed for male athletes being used for females. The project also seeks to educate coaches and staff at all levels while working to normalize health-related discussions. FIFA aims to improve understanding and support for female players' health and performance, building on a pilot project from the 2023 Women's World Cup.
- •FIFA launched the project on June 1, 2026.
- •Online modules cover topics including recovery and nutrition.
- •Program aims to educate coaches and administrators.
- •Initiative builds on a pilot project before the 2023 Women's World Cup.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA launches women's health and performance project to address the needs of female athletes
"FIFA launched a women's health and performance project on Monday to fill the void of of information and research into the specific needs of female athletes as women's soccer continues to grow. The initiative, a series of online modules, provides peer-reviewed research, data and knowledge on 13 topics that impact female athletes, from pregnancy and fertility to recovery and nutrition. Currently, only 6% of sports science research exclusively focuses on women, according to FIFA.
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