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FIFPRO Report Finds Women's Football Growth Outpaces Player Pay

FIFPRO's 2026 global employment survey of about 800 players finds the women's professional game is heading toward a billion-dollar industry while many players still earn low wages, hold insecure contracts, and report rising psychological stress, with nearly half considering early retirement.

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Oct 14, 1:21 AM dw.com FIFPRO report highlights growing pains in women's football
Oct 12, 9:31 PM sports.yahoo.com Transfer fees paid to players and increased stress: What we learned from FIFPro’s latest report
Oct 12, 4:39 AM theguardian.com Almost half of female footballers are considering retiring early, survey shows
Oct 12, 3:48 AM sports.yahoo.com FIFPRO calls for improved conditions across women’s professional game
Oct 12, 3:04 AM bbc.co.uk Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro