FIFPRO Summit Advocates for Women's Footballer Protections

At the FIFPRO Women’s Player Summit in Oslo in May 2026, discussions centered on the evolving landscape of women’s football, emphasizing the need for enhanced protections for players as the sport gains recognition and financial support. Key topics included collective bargaining agreements, employment standards, maternity protections, and women’s health.

The summit highlighted that being a professional footballer involves more than just playing; it requires proper contracts, medical protection, and safe working conditions. The importance of organized player representation was underscored, as individual players often lack the resources to negotiate effectively against clubs and federations.

Collective bargaining can address critical issues such as contracts, salaries, medical standards, and dispute resolution. The March 2026 Women’s Football Summit in Sydney also focused on similar themes, including professionalization and equal conditions.

Maternity protections were identified as a significant concern, with modern regulations increasingly recognizing the need for support related to pregnancy and women-specific health issues.