Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey claims

Spain's Aitana Bonmati holds the Player of the Tournament trophy after the final of Women's World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Lionel Messi is the favorite to win a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday, Oct. 30. Spain’s Aitana Bonmati is the favorite for the women’s award. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

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By Associated Press

November 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM UTC

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Women’s soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay, according to a survey of players involved in this year's Women's World Cup.

The survey, conducted by players' union FIFPRO and released Wednesday, found that 60% of respondents said they lacked mental health support, while one in three earned less than $30,000 a year from soccer.