FIFA Launches Women's Health and Performance Project to Address Research Gap in Female Soccer

FIFA has launched a new initiative to improve health and performance for female soccer players, addressing the critical lack of research on women's sports science. - Only 6% of sports science research focuses exclusively on women, according to FIFA.

- The project provides peer-reviewed data on 13 topics including pregnancy, fertility, recovery, and nutrition. - It aims to educate coaches, administrators, and staff at all levels of the sport.

- The initiative builds on a pilot project before the 2023 Women's World Cup. This effort seeks to normalize language and break taboos surrounding women's health, ensuring female athletes are trained according to their specific needs.