1、QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORTWomens World Cup,Australia and New ZealandThe 2023 Qualifying Conditions Report for the Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is the first of its kind for FIFPRO and for the womens football industry.This seminal report is the culmination of almost two years of wor

2、k from strategic prioritisation to union engagement and player surveying,to analysis and presentation of the data.Centralised and highlighted throughout is the voice and experiences of players around the world,whose labour,efforts,and achievements contribute to the biggest sporting event for women o

3、n the planet,the Womens World Cup.This report highlights the fragmentation of the of qualification pathways to the Womens World Cup.During qualification the conditions that the players are exposed to and expected to deliver in,during some of the biggest competitive moments of their lives,are not up

4、to the standards of elite international football,putting both the players and the sport at risk.In highlighting these conditions and the status of players across the globe,FIFPRO firmly calls on the industry to take a closer look at the qualification processes in each of the six Confederations.This

5、is so we all can commit to meaningful changes that look at the overall opportunities the FIFA Womens World Cup can deliver to a greater number of players than those that just appear at the final tournament in July and August this year.This dialogue starts,and ends,with the players.02PAGE2023 QUALIFY

6、ING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALANDFOREWORDDavid Aganzo,FIFPRO PresidentJonas Baer-Hoffmann,FIFPRO General SecretarySarah Gregorius,FIFPRO Director of Global Policy and Strategic Relations Womens FootballTABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY CALL TO ACTIONKEY FINDINGSAPPENDIX01

7、0702080431053407INTRODUCTION 03QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS 04PLAYER PROFILES 05 CONDITIONS06 023537392527272829414345The 2022 Confederation TournamentsFragmented Qualification Pathways Preparation and SchedulingScheduling of Time Between Matches Conditions During the Confederation C

8、hampionships Air Travel Health and Safety During the Competition Mental Health Support Improvements for Confederations Confederation of African Football(CAF)Confederation of North,Central America and Carribean Association Football(CONCACAF)South American Football Confederation(CONMEBOL)Asian Footbal

9、l Confederation(AFC)Oceania Football Confederation(OFC)Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)Player StatusRemuneration FIFPROs Call to Action ObjectivesSections of the ReportResearch Methodology112023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070804PAGEIn

10、 this FIFPRO Womens World Cup Qualifying Conditions Report 2023,a fragmented conditions landscape is revealed;characterised by a lack of universal standards for World Cup qualification and Confederation-level competition.The lack of standardised conditions across tournaments subject players to incon

11、sistent and adverse working and playing environments,infringing on their rights and wellbeing and serving as a barrier to their performance and developmentand to that of the industry.FIFAs announcement of equal conditions for its womens and mens World Cup tournaments came in March 2023,representing

12、a historic and long-awaited step forward.The upcoming 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup in Australia/New Zealand will have the same conditions as the 2022 FIFA Mens World Cup in Qatar.This is an acknowledgement of progress towards equality.But equality between the womens and mens World Cups is not the only

13、 area of equality that requires attention.Equalising the pathways to any given World Cup is also necessary.EXECUTIVESUMMARY 01Prize money was the one area not equalised for 2023,but FIFA increased the womens prize money pool to$150 million with the ambition of equalisation across mens and womens Wor

14、ld Cups by 2027.The critical role of the players in this movement for change must be acknowledged.FIFAs announcement came after more than 150 womens national team players from 25 national teams made their collective voice heard through FIFPRO,the global players union,signing a letter calling for cha

15、nge and refusing to settle for anything less.The key findings represent the global aggregation of data collected from players competing in the Confederation Championships for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup and in the 2022 UEFA Womens European Championship.KEYFINDINGS 02The majority of players survey

16、ed believe that improvements are needed in almost all components of conditions in their Confederation tournament for both the performance and general wellbeing of players.The qualitative data demonstrates that players are concerned about equalisation of conditions between teams at the Confederation

17、Championships,ensuring the chances of success are more equitably available to all that compete.Of the players competing in the 2022 Confederation Championships,only 40%considered themselves a professional footballer.While 35%identified as amateur,16%semi-professional,and 9%unsure of their status.Whe

18、n players do get paid by their national team it is often participation and performance dependent which reinforces precarity.28%of players reported receiving payment per camp;25%of players reported receiving match payments per win;15%reported receiving match payments per draw;and 7%reported receiving

19、 match payments per loss.66%of players reported having to take unpaid leave or vacation time from another form of employment to participate in these tournaments.This forces players to have to make a choice between competing for their national team or maintaining a second job and another source of in

20、come.A choice no player should have to make.70%of players did not receive a pretournament ECG.39%of players did not have access to mental health support during the Confederation Championships,with 14%unsure if this support existed.54%of players did not receive a pretournament medical examination.29%

21、of players reported not receiving any payment from their national team.This figure is overwhelming when we acknowledge that these are the worlds top womens players,on their road to the World Cup.93%of players believe there should be an improvement in pay and prize money for their Confederation Champ

22、ionship participation.2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070806PAGEThis report should serve as a tool for players through their unions and Member Associations to gain a global view of the regional qualifying pathways and help Confederations as regiona

23、l competition organisers and governing bodies.Confederations and their Member Associations should then work collaboratively with the players through their unions,to ensure impactful and even playing standards are established.A key objective is to add collective,evidence-based,direct player informati

24、on to the international decision-making environments,a fundamental perspective that can support the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies that protect the interests and rights of players.FIFPRO asserts that Global Standards for Player Conditions in International Tournaments must

25、be established and implemented in Confederation tournaments.FIFPRO asserts that a collaborative approach is required to establish and implement these universal standards that features both top-down governance from FIFA and Confederations as competition organisers and the enshrinement and protection

26、of the player voice through organised unions.FIFPRO asserts that the FIFA Womens World Cup qualifying competitions should be standalone processes with a more complete regulatory framework.Confederation-level competitions and tournaments should be maximised to provide meaningful processes that qualif

27、y teams for senior international tournaments,such as the World Cup or Olympic Games.CALL TO ACTION2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070808PAGE03This inaugural report provides insight into the conditions of the 2022 Womens Confederation Championships

28、from the perspectives and experiences of the players.Throughout 2022,womens national team footballers from across the six Confederations competed in their continental tournaments,which for most served as qualifying pathways for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION03This report is

29、based on a series of international surveys conducted by FIFPRO on womens players competing in these tournaments throughout 2022.These tournaments were:OBJECTIVESWith this new data,a comprehensive player-centric picture is captured of the reality on the ground within and across regions.The findings r

30、eveal a fragmented landscape characterised by a lack of universal standards for World Cup qualification and Confederation-level competition.FIFPRO discusses how the lack of standardised conditions across tournaments subject players to inconsistent and adverse working and playing environments,infring

31、ing on their rights and wellbeing,and serving as a barrier to their performance and developmentand to that of the industry.FIFPRO is using this data to highlight the need for better informed,evidence-based decision-making on the qualification pathways to the Womens World Cup.More specifically,FIFPRO

32、 asserts that establishment of global standards for player conditions at the international level is required for creating a competition landscape where players can be at their best in a protected and stable environment.These standards must be uniformly implemented in a manner that guarantees player

33、wellbeing is at the centre of the games development.This report is part of a continuation of FIFPROs ongoing action-oriented global research on conditions for womens footballers.It builds on the 2021 Womens Player Workload Monitoring Report,the 2020 FIFPRO Raising our Game Report,and the 2017 FIFPRO

34、 Global Employment Report:Working Conditions in Professional Womens Football.The aim of this report is to reveal the current conditions of the Confederations tournaments from a player-centric perspective,highlighting where improvements are required and providing stakeholders across regions direction

35、 on how to take the much-needed action.This report aims to serve as a tool for players through their unions and Member Associations to gain a global view of the regional qualifying pathways and help Confederations as regional competition organisers and governing bodies to understand the perspective

36、of the players,to then work collaboratively to ensure impactful and even playing standards are established.A key objective is to add evidence-based player information to the international decision-making environments,contributing essential input to the formulation and implementation of policies and

37、strategies protecting the interests of players.This will,in turn,support a more equitable and sustainable qualification process and regional experienceultimately allowing players opportunity to perform at their peak at the highest level of continental and international football.AFC Womens Asian CupC

38、AF Womens AFCONCONMEBOL Copa Amrica FemeninaOFC Womens Nations CupCONCACAF W ChampionshipUEFA Womens European Championship2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070810PAGEAFC Womens Asian CupCAF Womens AFCONCONMEBOL Copa Amrica FemeninaSECTIONS OF THE REP

39、ORT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY To examine the current context of international women footballers competing across the Confederation Championships 2022,player surveys were issued via FIFPROs Member Unions within two weeks of the conclusion of the six Championships that took place in July 2022.A total of 36

40、2 players completed the survey.The aim of the research was to understand the experiences of players at the Championships in relation to their conditions.With this aim in mind,FIFPRO targeted all teams who competed in the Championships.The survey was completed by all six Confederations providing glob

41、al coverage for the research.The survey consisted of two parts:The first part contained a set of consistent questions that all players were asked in every Confederation.The second part comprised of Confederation-specific questions that were devised in collaboration with FIFPRO Member Unions.The rati

42、onale for this is that there is staggered and varied development of womens football in each Confederation,meaning not all players will share the same experiences nor be confronting the same issues across regions and therefore,it was crucial to ask questions directly pertaining to their current conte

43、xt.The most responses came from Oceania(OFC)players.One reason for the higher return of survey completion is that FIFPRO had on-the-ground researchers at the tournament that facilitated the survey distribution.Thus,it should be acknowledged that to obtain a higher response rate,on-the-ground staff o

44、ffers more opportunities to do so.All data was obtained through primary research methods and is presented in an aggregated or anonymised way in this report in order to protect the respondents.OFC Womens Nations CupCONCACAF W ChampionshipUEFA Womens European Championship-20NUMBER OF PLAYERS4060801001

45、20140160QUALIFICATION PATHWAYSMaps out the current Confederation tournament schedules and structures.01PLAYER PROFILESExamines the specificities of the players competing in the Confederation tournaments.02FINDINGS THE CONDITIONSShares first-hand data from the ground on the experiences of womens nati

46、onal team players in the six Confederations tournaments.Reveals the urgent need for a single universal standard for all tournaments.03Continent representation*04The road to the FIFA 2023 Womens World Cup begins with the regional qualification processes.These are regulated and hosted by the six FIFA

47、Confederations in the years leading up to the tournament,which is set to kick off on July 20th,2023.QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070812PAGEQUALIFICATION PATHWAYS TO THE FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP04The CONCACAF W Championship ser

48、ved as the World Cup qualifying tournament for CONCACAF members:Eight teams played in the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.It was held from July 4th 18th,2022.The top two teams in each of the two groups qualified for the 2023 World Cup,while the third-placed teams from each group advanced to the Inter-C

49、onfederation play-offs.Additionally,the winner automatically qualified for one of the two regional spots available for the 2024 Olympics.The 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup will be hosted jointly by Australia(AFC)and New Zealand(OFC),thus,becoming a first FIFA tournament to be held across multiple Confed

50、erations.Apart from the host countries,the eligible countries secure a spot via Confederation championships,qualifying competitions or via inter-continental playoffs.In 2023,for the first time,32 teams will compete to be crowned world champions,the largest number of participating teams in the compet

51、itions history.Qualifying matches for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup started on September 16th,2021,and ended on February 23rd,2023.Five of the six Confederations used their respective continental championships to decide their representatives at the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023.These were:the AFC Wome

52、ns Asian Cup;CAF Womens AFCON;CONCACAF W Championship;COMNEBOL Copa America Feminina and the OFC Womens Nations Cup.UEFA was the only confederation to hold a separate qualifying competition:The 2022 UEFA Womens European Championship was a standalone tournament,meaning the competition results do not

53、dictate which teams qualify for the World Cup.The scheduling of these tournaments,their position amongst the general availability of national team competitive opportunities in the region,and the impact of their timing on the preparation of players is vastly important,and what is explored in this sec

54、tion.The AFC Womens Asian Cup served as the World Cup qualifying tournament for AFC members:Twelve teams played in the 2022 AFC Womens Asian Cup.It was held from 20 January 20th-February 6th,2022.The four semi-finalists qualified for the World Cup.Two teams were entered into the Inter-Confederation

55、play-offs.The Womens Africa Cup of Nations served as the World Cup qualifying tournament for CAF members:Twelve teams played in the 2022 Womens Africa Cup of Nations.It was held from July 2nd 23rd,2022.The four semi-finalists qualified for the World Cup.Two teams were entered into the Inter-Confeder

56、ation play-offs.2022 AFC Womens Asian Cup 2022 Womens Africa Cup of Nations(CAF)2022 CONCACAF W Championship 20 January-6 February 20222 July-23 July 20224 July-18 July 202220 July-20 August 2023544222+AustraliaTHE 2O22 CONFEDERATION TOURNAMENTS 2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUS

57、TRALIA&NEW ZEALAND00708The UEFA Womens World Cup qualifiers is the only standalone competition for women across all confederations for World Cup qualification.The tournament took place between September 2021 and October 2022.There was a total of nine qualification groups with home and awa

58、y fixtures played.There was a total of 11 direct qualification places and one play off place.14PAGE2022 OFC Nations Cup 2022 Copa Amrica Femenina CONMEBOL UEFA Womens World Cup Qualifiers 2022 32 TEAMS WILL COMPETE to be crowned world champions,the largest number of participating teams in the compet

59、itions history.8 July-30 July 20226 July-31 July 202213 July-30 July 2022The Copa Amrica Femenina was held from July 8th 30th,2022 and served as the World Cup qualifying tournament for CONMEBOL members.It provided three direct qualifying places and two Inter-Confederation play-off places for the Wom

60、ens World Cup.The tournament took place in Fiji from July 13th 30th,2022.It served as Oceanias qualifiers to the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.The winning team advanced to the Inter-Confederation play-offs,as there was no direct berth due to New Zealand automatically qualifying and therefore not partic

61、ipating.0311121+New-Zealandnumber of teams qualifiednumber of teams in play-offsFRAGMENTED QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS Depending on which region they qualify through,players have vastly different experiences in the qualification process for the FIFA Womens World Cup.The pathways and tournaments across th

62、e continents are not uniformly regulated with a set of universal standards.This results in the qualification pathways to the World Cup being uneven and disparate.This uneven fragmentation means that there are multiple inconsistencies in the scheduling,duration,format and conditions between tournamen

63、ts,resulting inlthe players having distinct variations in regulation experiences.Regarding the Confederations with qualifications via Confederation championships,players could play up to six matches,with CONMEBOL being the only exception,where up to seven matches are needed to earn a place at the to

64、urnament.UEFA is the only Confederation with a standalone qualifying competition,where teams have to play 12 matches home and away en-route to the World Cup.This competition,in contrast to the rest of the Confederations,presents a more regular opportunity to play competitively consequential national

65、 team games over a longer period.2022 AFC Womens Asian Cup 2022 Womens Africa Cup of Nations 2022 CONCACAF W ChampionshipVIA MAJOR TOURNAMENTVIA MAJOR TOURNAMENT18 days22 days17 daysWorld CupWorld CupWorld CupOlympic 2024Competition LengthCompetition LengthCompetition LengthQualifiersQualifiersQuali

66、fiersINTER-CONTINENTALPLAYOFFS2 matchesDirect spots317/02/23-23-02/23The below graphic offers a clear picture of the irregularities players experience in their qualification for the FIFA Womens World Cup.VIA MAJOR TOURNAMENT2022 Copa Amrica Femenina CONMEBOL 2022 OFC Nations Cup UEFA Womens World Cu

67、p Qualifiers 2022 VIA MAJOR TOURNAMENTVIA MAJOR TOURNAMENTVIA QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS27 days23 daysWorld CupWorld CupOlympic 2024Competition LengthCompetition LengthQualifiersQualifiers26 daysCompetition Length2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070816

68、PAGEFinally,those countries that reached a playoff spot in their respective Confederations would be eligible for the Inter-Confederation play-offs,which consist of up to two additional matches depending on the countries place in the FIFA Womens World Rankings.These Inter-Confederation play-offs were

69、 played in February 2023,The Copa America should not be a qualifier for the World Cup and the Olympic Games.Lack of interest in developing womens football and lack of respect for the players.CONMEBOL playerWorld Cup,Olympic and Pan American qualifiers should not all be played in the same month.CONME

70、BOL player Organising tournaments outside International Match Calendar is a problem.AFC player in New Zealand.This evident fragmentation,alongside the qualitative commentary from international players,shows that the pathway and opportunities to play at Confederation level need to be more robustly ex

71、amined in order to maximise meaningful competitive opportunities.PREPARATION AND SCHEDULING As with any scheduled competition,where it sits in the overall match calendar is vastly important,as it can impact on player preparation and readiness to compete.It is always important to strike an adequate b

72、alance between club football and international football,so players can physically and mentally rest,recover,and prepare for matches.In-season and off-season breaks must be protected,and recovery time in-season between matches must be optimally managed especially when also considering the impact of c

73、umulative travel fatigue.In every region,players were asked to reflect on scheduling and rest days,with the results outlined in the graphs below:Rest days before national team games Not including AFCNot including AFCRest Days Before Resuming Club Training0-1 day0-1 day34%39%41%17%3%9%4%16%2-3 days2-

74、3 days4-5 days4-5 days 5 days 5 days03040405050Dreadful fixture schedule is a problem for the tournament.CONMEBOLPlaying so many games in a row without enough rest is a problem.CONMEBOLBoth graphs and the player quotes show that there are issues in the regions related to rest and scheduli

75、ng between matches.FIFPRO Medical Research states that there must be a minimum of 72 hours between matches,and this does not consider the impact of travel fatigue.In situations where players are having to travel significant distances both to and from national team assemblies,such as Confederation le

76、vel competition,additional rest must be factored in.Scheduling of time between matches:UNSURE 15%ENOUGH TIME52%NOT ENOUGH TIME 33%2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070818PAGEIn relation to the tournament and the season all year long:I am very concern

77、ed about the health of the players.There is a big lack of rest between playing for your club and the national team during the year.The level is becoming more and more intense.We demand more from players.But I am not convinced that the resources around the players are good enough today to give the pr

78、oper recovery we need.UEFA player05Each squad competing for a place in the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup via the Confederation Championships(July 2022)and the 2022 UEFA Womens European Championship was comprised of players with differing status.In this section,we look at findings from the survey that r

79、eveal how these status differences vary along axes of professional,semi-professional,or amateur and how they are tied to varying forms of player remuneration.PLAYER PROFILES2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070820PAGEPLAYER PROFILES 05Who are the pla

80、yers competing in the Confederation Championships?PLAYER PROFESSIONAL STATUSPROFESSIONALSTATUSPRO 40%AMATEUR 35%SEMI-PRO 16%PLAYER UNSURE 9%The challenge still prevalent in the womens game today is that many players who are considered professional by the FIFA definition,do not actually make a full-t

81、ime living from football exclusively.The challenge is also prevalent for the players whose status sits between amateur and professional,who may play and train in professional environmentswho experience professional obligations and responsibilities placed on themand yet who do not earn a living wage

82、from their work,and in some cases are denied professional worker status recognition or protections.Without being recognised as professionalseven when they fit the FIFA definitionit makes it difficult for players to access services and receive the necessary protections as workers.According to FIFA,a

83、players professional status is defined by their relationship to a contract and payment:“A professional is a player who has a written contract with a club and is paid more for his(sic)footballing activity than the expenses he(sic)effectively incurs.All other players are considered to be amateurs.”-Ar

84、ticle 2,FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players.Our research indicates that when competing in the Confederation Championships for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup and in the 2022 UEFA Womens European Championship,only 40%of players considered themselves a professional footballer.While 3

85、5%identified as amateur,16%semi-professional and 9%unsure of their status.CAPS1-5 51%11-15 5%21-25 4%26-30 18%6-10 22%AGE24-28 33%29-33 35%18-23 28%33 4%CHILDRENYES 6%NO 94%2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070822PAGELEFT EMPLOYMENT 14%IMPACTED STUDI

86、ES 14%REMUNERATION 29%of players reported not receiving any payment from their national team.This figure is overwhelming when we acknowledge that these are the worlds top womens players,on their road to the World Cup.When players do get paid by their national team,year-round compensation for interna

87、tional play is rare.More common is for federations to pay players for participating in a training camp or international match.28%of players reported receiving payment per camp;and 8%reported receiving payment per month.Sometimes such payment is performance based as well:25%of players reported receiv

88、ing match payments per win;15%reported receiving match payments per draw;and 7%reported receiving match payments per loss.Among players,there were varying levels of player contributions required towards expenses for the tournament and some were required to take unpaid leave from another form of empl

89、oyment to participate in qualifiers.Our research highlighted that during the 2022 Confederation Championships and the 2022 Womens European Championships,66%of players had to take leave or unpaid leave from another form of employment to participate in these tournaments.When players are expected to ta

90、ke leave or unpaid leave to play for their national team,players have to make a choice between competing for their national team in international tournaments or maintaining their second job and another source of income.A choice players should not have to make.That only 40%of players identified as pr

91、ofessional who were competing at the Confederation Championships for World Cup qualification,or the 2022 Womens Euros,is indicative of the deeper issues in the fragmented development of the sport.These are the Confederations(and some of the worlds)best footballers playing to qualify for footballs pi

92、nnacle event,one of the most prestigious and high-profile womens sports events globally.If a significant proportion of players are unable to dedicate themselves fully to their sporting career because of a lack of professional opportunity,whilst 29%are also saying that services to the national team a

93、re unpaid,the sustainable growth of the womens game will continue to be impacted.It is only through a combination of meaningful,competitive opportunities and appropriate and consistent remuneration can the development of player talent be maximised providing the means for time and focus.Payments from

94、 National TeamNot PaidPer WinPer LossPublicity/EventsPer DrawDaily allowance10-2030405060Per MonthPer Camp52%25%15%7%11%28%8%29%LEAVE 37%WITHDREW FROM STUDIES 6%UNPAID LEAVE 29%We are not financially supported enough.Some of our girls had to take unpaid vacation at work and it wasnt sure if they can

95、 even attend the tournament.UEFA Player06This section details the perspective of players on their experiences of the conditions in the six Confederation tournaments throughout 2022.THE CONDITIONS2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070824PAGETHECONDITIO

96、NS06CONDITIONS DURING THE CONFEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS The below graph details key components that support the in-tournament performance of elite international footballers:Travel Arrangement,Accommodation,Match Day Stadiums and Pitches,Training Pitches,Gym Facilities,Recovery Facilities,Food,Team Mee

97、ting&Dining Facilities.These can be understood as the general wellbeing parameters and infrastructure players need to prepare and perform.These elements can directly impact the players ability to compete.It is crucial we recognise players bodies as the physical tool for their performance,ensuring th

98、ey have what they need to perform at their peak,while seeing the athlete as a whole person.To establish a clear,representative picture of the experiences of players at Confederation Championships,FIFPROs 2022 player surveys had representation from all six Confederations.The following FIFPRO data hig

99、hlights some of the key concerns of players who competed at the Confederation Championships in July 2022.AFC Womens Asian CupCAF Womens AFCONCONMEBOL Copa Amrica FemeninaOFC Womens Nations CupCONCACAF W ChampionshipUEFA Womens European Championship-20NUMBER OF PLAYERS4060800Continent repr

100、esentationIn tournament experiencesTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesAccomodationTraining PitchesGym FacilitiesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesTravel ArrangementFoodRecovery Facilities18%33%35%9%13%29%27%4%9%4%27%111112 221%35%31%28%29%18%17%8%26%20%7%12%6%7%32%9%11%24%17%12%27%24%9%11%29%34%18%37%20%NOT PROV

101、IDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENT2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070826PAGE Overall,the majority of players were dissatisfied with the conditions at the Confederation Championships.The majority of players are not being provi

102、ded with the best opportunity to rest and recover during the Confederation Championship.TRAINING PITCHES MATCH DAY STADIUMSRECOVERY FACILITIESGYM FACILITIESIt is important to demand that all federations follow the same minimum guidelines to make the championship fairer.CONMEBOLLong journey times to

103、training sessions and sub-par pitches are a problem.CONCACAF W ChampionshipThe tournament organisation,the training and playing grounds.CONMEBOLreported that the training pitches were not of an elite standard.believed that the match day stadiums and pitches were not of an elite standard.reported tha

104、t the recovery facilities were not of an elite standard or provided at all.reported that the gym facilities were not of an appropriate level.31%of players32%of players66%of players70%of playersWe had a very poor training pitch.But after one session,we were able to change that.UEFACoordination accomm

105、odation,venue,possibilities,etc.must be improved.More professional investments.UEFAAIR TRAVEL HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING COMPETITION Travel commitments are a significant part of what it means to be an international footballer,therefore the way in which players travel must be a central focus.Negotiatin

106、g for travel conditions that meet the Players embarking on cross-continent journeys to meet up with their national teams suffer fatigue and jetlag,which is exacerbated as the majority of players are flying in economy class.Studies have shown that there is an increased risk of Venous Thromboembolism(

107、VET)of Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT)also known commonly as the“economy class syndrome”for high-performance Players are the heart of the football industry.They are footballs most important and valuable contributor to a teams performance,both from a sporting and economic perspective.The profession comes w

108、ith a natural risk of injuries and long-term effects on the health of the players.Contrary to the positive effects of physical activity,high-performance sport places enormous strain on the human body.Protecting the physiological needs of players remains a frequent battle for many players and their u

109、nions.The lack of proper and uniformly regulated travel conditions further exacerbates the negative side effects of long and frequent trips.athletes travelling long distance by air,in cramped conditions.FIFPRO strongly recommendsand elite performance demandsbusiness class as the minimum standard tra

110、vel class during flights crossing 3 or more time-zones,and the fastest route possible always taken when booking travel for womens national teams to reduce time spent in the air.players health and safety is therefore one of the highest priorities and duties of the industry.More specifically,it is the

111、 responsibility of the event or competition organiser to ensure the health and safety of players during their competition.This includes ensuring mandatory pre-competition examinations are readily available and completed.These form part of the players fundamental rights and guarantees.Air travel to t

112、ournament in the 2022 Confederation ChampionshipsNO 54%YES 30%YES 46%NO 16%79%of players travelled by air to compete in the 2022 Confederation Championships.59%of players travelled in economy class with only 13%travelling in business class.54%of players did not receive a pretournament medical examin

113、ation.46%of players received a pretournament medical examination,just 30%included an Electrocardiogram examination.An electrocardiogram examination can help detect problems with your heart rate or heart rhythm,which is essential for any player entering intense competition.Pre-tournament medical exam

114、inationECONOMY 59%FIRST 4%PREMIUM ECONOMY 3%BUSINESS 13%YES 79%NO*7%*Not including CAFPretournament MedicalInclude ECG2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070828PAGEMENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Mental wellbeing concerns such as distress,anxiety,depression,and

115、sleep disturbance refer to adverse feelings,thoughts and/or behaviors that are likely to hinder important life areas such as learning,living,working,and social contact.Professional footballers play out their career in full view of the general public and media,and as professionals they are exposed to

116、 football-specific and generic stressors likely to induce mental health problems.Therefore,it is not surprising that players are comparatively as likely(or even more likely in several circumstances)to suffer from mental health problems as the rest of the population(as revealed by FIFPRO studies).A F

117、IFPRO study conducted in 2015 found that 38%of active professional footballers reported depressive symptoms.This equates to approximately 9 players out of a 25-person squad.Therefore,it was pertinent to ask players to reflect on their perspectives on access to this vital piece of health and wellbein

118、g support.As clearly articulated by an international player below,it is crucial that when mental health support is offered,there is a quality control mechanism in place.Meaning all support staff must be qualified and experienced in working with elite athletes.Without this,athletes will not have elit

119、e-sport specific support and therefore without the correct support needed.Access to Mental Health Support 39%of players did not have access to mental health support during the Confederation Championships,with 14%unsure if this support existed.With the question about mental health,there was a psychol

120、ogist that came with us over the first week there,but we met him late in the week we came into camp.My feeling is that it is more of a box to check than actually bringing in a person who understands the pressure of being a national team player in a tournament or a professional player.Personally,I wo

121、uld have really needed a person to talk to but the person that came with us hasnt played the game at this level and just graduated with his degree and I didnt feel like I could talk to him.UEFA player1020304050YESNOUNSURE47%39%-14%IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONFEDERATIONS Players are the most important and es

122、sential part of any successful football competition,and the development of the womens football industry is dependent on the potential of players being fully realised and supported.Adding the lived experience of players and centralising their voice is a critical aspect of developing better informed,e

123、vidence-based decision-making on the qualification pathways.This data provides a fundamental perspective that can support the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies that protect the interests and rights of players and support a more equitable and sustainable qualification process

124、and regional experience.Irrespective of their income,sporting success or public image,footballers are people first.Their human rights and pursuit of a dignified professional career are the essence of a well governed,sustainable,and just football world.As evident in the above data,the players have re

125、cognised and articulated concrete areas for improvement in the current conditions concerning the Confederation Championships.Importantly,the qualitative data also shows that players are concerned about equalisation of conditions between teams at the tournaments themselves,to make the chances of succ

126、ess more equitably available to all that that compete.Similarly,there is an overwhelming call from players that there should be an improvement in pay and prize money at Confederation level competition.The wellbeing of the players is a precondition to the wellbeing of the game.Therefore,economic oppo

127、rtunities in the womens game are vital to its growth and success,and prize money and equitable redistribution to players can play a massive role in providing and improving those important economic opportunities.As with the recent example of the FIFA/FIFPRO negotiations regarding the Pathway to Equal

128、ity,backed by the voices of women national teams and their unions,competition organisers and governing bodies can sit with players and their representatives to proactively reach solutions and work collaboratively to address inequities.The majority of players believed that there can be improvements i

129、n almost all components of conditions for both performance and general wellbeing for players.93%of players believe there should be an improvement in pay and prize money for their Confederation Championship participation.60%of players conclude that match scheduling requires improvements.69%believe th

130、at the quality of travel arrangements can improve and 72%think that the accommodation can improve.Improvements for confederationsTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesAccomodationTraining PitchesGym FacilitiesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesTravel ArrangementFoodRecovery Facilities18%33%35%9%13%29%27%4%9%4%27%111

131、112 225%35%31%28%29%18%17%8%26%20%7%12%6%7%32%9%11%24%17%12%27%24%9%11%29%34%18%37%20%NOT PROVIDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENT2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070830PAGEMy concerns are that some team accommodations and facil

132、ities are better than others,so some teams are better rested etc.for games.One thing is that all teams should have the same standard off the pitch to make sure on the pitch we are playing fair.OFC playerThe difference in the performance level because of the different conditions players experience.UE

133、FACALLTO ACTION07How these conditions are implemented,enshrined and protected,is vitally important.Working proactively with players and their unions to address their concerns and gather their input for areas of meaningful improvement will help charter a path forward towards sustainable growth for th

134、e industry.Establishing standards for a single set of universal conditions in footballs top tournaments is also about ensuring that that fair and equitable conditions are provided across the game,giving the worlds best players,regardless of geography,the opportunity to perform at their full potentia

135、l.The development,implementation,and enforcement of recognised principles at the international level are essential to provide guidance and best practice to many domestic football markets around the world.While collective development is a key first step,the full establishment and application of such

136、working standards depends on the domestic market situation and the context-specific possibilities for implementation and enforcement.While this is ultimately a responsibility for domestic and national football stakeholders,there is a fundamental role for regional confederations,FIFA and FIFPRO.The g

137、overning bodies must determine the frameworks for how these standards for player conditions are applied,monitored,and ultimately enforced.Players are the most important resource for all football teams and the athlete is central to the existence of sport.The potential of the game and the industry is

138、dependent on the potential of the player being fulfilled.This can only be realised under conditions that support the physical and mental wellbeing of players,and that protect and promote their ability.A unified set of elite performance conditions must apply to those participating in elite global com

139、petitions such as international and continental tournaments both at club and national team level.Competition organisers have a duty to ensure that the playing conditions of their competitions are the same elite standard for all participating players and thus a single universal qualifying standard an

140、d structure must be established and implemented.This is about ensuring that all football players competing in international tournaments can perform to the best of their abilities in a manner that protects and respects them as people and athletes.IS USING THIS DATA TO CALL FORBetter informed,evidence

141、-based decision-making on the qualification pathways to the Womens World Cup.Universal standards and adequate conditions to be in place that support the physical and mental well-being of players and protect and promote their ability and integrity.FIFA Womens World Cup qualifying competitions be stan

142、dalone processes with a more complete regulatory framework.2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070832PAGE2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070834PAGE08APPENDIX-SURVEY DATA BY CONFEDERATION081.CONFEDERAT

143、ION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL(CAF)Accomodation&FacilitiesCAFTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesPayAccomodationTraining PitchesQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesGym FacilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch SchedulingTr

144、avel ArrangementFoodAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesRecovery FacilitiesQuality of Accomodation42%38%45%23%15%28%13%13%32%15%26%38%25%11%8%6%47%26%43%43%49%17%30%49%2 24%25%19%21%11%23%25%43%19%36%32%32%26%17%30%9%8%28%11%42%15%49%11%17%32%40%11%45%9%4%2 215%40%26%15%53%30%36%26%NOT PROVI

145、DEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTAfrican Womens Cup of Nations(AWCON)2022 Food38%21%34%17%21%26%11%15%32%25%25%21%28%15%NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDAPPENDIX-SURVEY DATA BY CONFEDERATION 2023 QUALIFYING CON

146、DITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070836PAGEHealth&SafetyPreparation&FixturesNOYESInjured during AWCONPretournament MedicalRest Days Before National Team GamesRest Days Before Resuming Club TrainingMedical CareOlympic Games AppearancesInclude ECGCapsAccess to Mental He

147、alth SupportPerformance of CAF at 2022 AWCON Prize MoneyBriefed Regarding Tournament RegulationsExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorExtremely PoorUnsureVery GoodSomewhat Good30%30%19%8%8%2%6%-0506030708040901005010AWARE OF PRIZE MONEYYESSHOULD BE INCREASEDNOUNSURE203067%45%33%98%42%15%2%UNSURE

148、 2%NO 5%YES 93%2 WEEKS 2%6 WEEKS OR MORE 5%1 WEEK 13%LESS THAN 1 WEEK 10%0 63%-NO 7%YES 78%Sufficient Staff SupportSufficient Preparation TimeScheduling of Time Between MatchesSufficient EquipmentRemunerated for Preparation TimeWorld Cup AppearancesYES 38%YES 68%YES 57%YES 72%-1020304050ExcellentVer

149、y PoorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSomewhat Good34%19%2%4%2%42%NO 15%YES 85%040405060700-10-12-32-34-54-5 5 528%17%62%32%9%30%2%23%-YES 30%NO 70%26-30 24%21-25 2%1-5 29%6-10 26%NOT ENOUGH TIME 43%ENOUGH TIME 33%0 100%UNSURE 24%1 33%3 2%4 2%2.CONFEDERATION OF NORTH,CENTRAL AMERICA AN

150、D CARRIBEAN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL(CONCACAF)Accomodation&FacilitiesCONCACAFTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesPayAccomodationTraining PitchesQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesGym FacilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch Day Stadiums&Pitche

151、sMatch SchedulingTravel ArrangementFoodAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesRecovery FacilitiesQuality of Accomodation42%17%42%38%4%42%17%38%42%50%50%4%13%8%58%17%17%54%4%42%17%58%8%8%8%17%25%38%33%21%42%46%21%8%8%21%13%21%33%46%33%25%4%4%29%33%33%54%17%29%25%4%50%50%21%8%50%4%13%NOT PROVIDED

152、VERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTCONCACAF W CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 Air Travel to TournamentFood17%58%54%21%8%8%38%4%4%13%58%21%21%NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDECONOMY 83%FIRST 4%YES 100%PREMIUM ECONOMY 8%BUSINESS 4

153、%2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070838PAGEHealth&SafetyPreparation&FixturesRest Days Before National Team GamesRest Days Before Resuming Club TrainingMedical CareAccess to Mental Health SupportPerformance of CONCACAF at 2022 W ChampionshipWords As

154、sociated with CONCACAFBriefed Regarding Tournament RegulationsKnow that CONCACAF is responsible for Tournaments RegulationsExcellentSupportiveVery PoorHelpfulSomewhat PoorRepresentativeExtremely PoorStrongUnsurePassionateNone of the aboveVery GoodProfessionalSomewhat GoodRespected13%29%17%46%13%-706

155、060505040403030202010101010YES0-920-2910-1930-3940+NOUNSURE2020304071%42%46%54%54%13%13%21%8%4%21%8%NO 42%-Sufficient Staff SupportSufficient Preparation TimeScheduling of Time Between MatchesGames PlayedSufficient EquipmentRemunerated for Preparation TimeYES 80%YES 59%YES 88%YES 55%-1020304050Excel

156、lentVery PoorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSomewhat Good13%33%46%040805060700-10-12-32-34-54-5 5 575%83%25%17%-NOT ENOUGH TIME 46%ENOUGH TIME 46%UNSURE 8%UNSURE 25%YES 33%13%13%8%21%8%13%29%YES 79%NO 21%8%CLUBINTERNATIONALInjured during AWCONPretournament MedicalInclude ECG1 WEEK 8%4

157、 WEEKS 4%5 WEEKS 4%6 WEEKS OR MORE 13%YES 8%NO 17%NO 75%YES 25%YES 29%NO 71%0%0%0%3.SOUTH AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION(CONMEBOL)Accomodation&FacilitiesCONMEBOLTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesPayAccomodationTraining PitchesQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesGym Fa

158、cilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch SchedulingTravel ArrangementFoodAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesRecovery FacilitiesQuality of Accomodation21%21%58%15%39%39%55%21%61%30%3%3%3%55%18%12%30%21%45%15%45%6%15%3%3%3%15%30%52%24%18%

159、27%30%42%33%12%24%12%42%15%30%21%24%15%36%18%36%39%6%6%6%24%42%6%3%15%21%42%12%7%33%42%12%9%NOT PROVIDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTCopa Amrica Femenina 2022 Air Travel to TournamentFood18%52%48%30%6%6%9%15%39%24%18%48%18%6%NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFI

160、CANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDECONOMY 85%NO 3%PREMIUM ECONOMY 12%YES 97%2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070840PAGEPerformance of CONMEBOL at 2022 COPA AmericaWords Assiocated with CONMEBOLBriefed Regarding Tournament RegulationsK

161、now that CONCACAF is responsible for Tournaments RegulationsExcellentSupportiveVery PoorHelpfulSomewhat PoorRepresentativeExtremely PoorStrongUnsurePassionateNone of the aboveVery GoodProfessionalSomewhat GoodRespected6%3%3%18%58%12%-040NO 33%UNSURE 18%YES 49%12%3%6%6%0%0%0%0%21%NO 9%YES

162、91%Preparation&FixturesRest Days Before National Team GamesRest Days Before Resuming Club Training607050403020100-920-2910-1930-3940+54%6%21%6%18%18%30%24%76%-Sufficient Staff SupportSufficient Preparation TimeScheduling of Time Between MatchesGames PlayedSufficient EquipmentRemunerated for Preparat

163、ion TimeYES 61%YES 49%YES 58%YES 70%0404050500-10-12-32-34-54-5 5 548%58%-NOT ENOUGH TIME 45%ENOUGH TIME 55%CLUBINTERNATIONAL48%21%3%9%12%Health&SafetyMedical CareAccess to Mental Health Support40302010YESNOUNSURE48%27%24%-1020304050ExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSom

164、ewhat Good27%48%15%6%3%0%Injured during AWCONPretournament MedicalInclude ECGLESS THAN 1 WEEK 9%1 WEEK 8%4 WEEKS 8%2 WEEKS 3%6 WEEKS OR MORE 6%NO 6%YES 39%NO 55%YES 45%YES 34%NO 66%4.ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION(AFC)Accomodation&FacilitiesAsian Football Association Team Meeting&Dining FacilitiesTeam

165、 Meeting&Dining FacilitiesPayAccomodationTraining PitchesQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesGym FacilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch SchedulingTravel ArrangementFoodAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesRecovery FacilitiesQuali

166、ty of AccomodationNOT PROVIDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTAFC Womens Asia Cup 2022 Air Travel to TournamentFoodNO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDUNSURESOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDBUSINESS 51%NO 15%ECONOMY 34%YES 85%04040505060

167、6070708080Hotels werenot up to standardRooms not clean“Our rooms smelled of mold and there were no windows to open for fresh air.The rooms were also pretty dirty.Also the lack of ventilation in the locker rooms of the stadiums made it hard to breath and the air was hot and not that safe with Covid.”

168、Poor Food Quality2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070842PAGERating of AFCWords Associated with AFCPretournament BriefingKnow that AFC Responsible for AWCExcellentSupportiveVery PoorHelpfulSomewhat PoorRepresentativeExtremely PoorStrongUnsurePassiona

169、teNone of the aboveVery GoodProfessionalSomewhat GoodRespected3%24%9%37%15%7%6%-1010202030UNSURE 13%NO 27%YES 60%7%16%9%4%4%3%27%22%YES 75%NO 25%Preparation&FixturesRecovery Time Between Fixtures40302010YESNOUNSURE41%41%18%-Sufficient Staff SupportSufficient EquipmentSufficient Preparation TimeYES 7

170、9%YES 78%YES 59%Health&SafetyLength of Injury Sustained at TournamentPretournament MedicalMedical CareInclude ECGAccess to Mental Health Support40302010YESNOUNSURE50%37%13%-NO 18%YES 46%-103020ExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSomewhat Good17%20%37%NO 36%YES 64%YES 18%NO 82%15%7%5

171、%4 WEEKS 3%2 WEEK 2%6 WEEKS 2%Hygiene&InjuryHygieneA highly concerning thing is the AQI levels.Some games the PM was so high,there was a fog over the field.Players go through great lengths to stay healthy,and take care of their bodies in order to play soccer at the highest level.It seems highly irre

172、sponsible to hold a tournament in a country where it is known that the AQls are some of the highest in the world.Overall,it feels like the AFC put players health and safety at risk by deciding to go ahead with having the tournament in India.It is no secret that Indias COVID-19 infection rates were v

173、ery high,and the AQI was also very bad.This will more than likely have an impact on player and staffs longterm health.InjuryPhysical fatigue,and injury prone.Recovery problems due to tight schedule5.OCEANIA FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION(OFC)Accomodation&FacilitiesOFC OFC Womens Nations Cup 2022 Air Travel

174、to TournamentPREMIUM ECONOMY 2%NO 12%ECONOMY 86%YES 88%Team Meeting&Dining FacilitiesAccomodationTraining PitchesGym FacilitiesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesTravel ArrangementFoodRecovery Facilities21%29%34%5%4%8%33%10%11%27%36%3%54%17%10%8%4%20%22%8%4%15%11%9%35%16%30%15%41%29%27%17%23%15%10%33%30%24%2

175、4%21%NOT PROVIDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTTeam Meeting&Dining FacilitiesPayQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch SchedulingAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesQuality of Accomodation38%14%39%9%26%33%

176、27%18%39%32%42%13%23%37%17%29%15%22%16%27%33%21%13%17%31%10%27%41%19%18%Food49%31%24%15%44%18%14%30%39%7%23%29%18%14%NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDED2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND01040205030

177、6070844PAGEPerformance of OFC Briefed Regarding Tournament RegulationsExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorExtremely PoorUnsureVery GoodSomewhat Good18%25%33%9%5%2%4%4%-102030UNSURE 11%NO 25%YES 64%Health&SafetyMedical CareAccess to Mental Health Support4050302010YESNOUNSURE33%50%13%-102030ExcellentVery P

178、oorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSomewhat Good36%23%19%3%2%Injured During AWCONPretournament MedicalInclude ECG6 WEEKS OR MORE 1%5 WEEKS 2%4 WEEKS 5%3 WEEKS 2%LESS THAN 1 WEEK 17%1 WEEK 22%2 WEEKS 2%YES 7%NO 18%NO 75%YES 25%YES 51%NO 49%8%Preparation&FixturesSufficient Staff SupportSufficient P

179、reparation TimeSufficient EquipmentRemunerated for Preparation TimeYES 68%YES 54%YES 66%YES 30%1005025750-920-2910-1930-3954%34%99%41%1%0%0%18%6%-Scheduling of Time Between MatchesGames PlayedNOT ENOUGH TIME 21%ENOUGH TIME 67%UNSURE 12%CLUBINTERNATIONALRest Days Before National Team GamesRest Days B

180、efore Resuming Club Training0506040300-10-12-32-34-54-5 5 538%-67%23%3%6%23%23%13%6.UNION OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS(UEFA)Accomodation&FacilitiesUEFA UEFA Womens EURO 2022 Air Travel to TournamentPREMIUM ECONOMY 6%BUSINESS 27%NO 5%ECONOMY 35%FIRST26%YES 95%Team Meeting&Dining Facil

181、itiesAccomodationTraining PitchesGym FacilitiesMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesTravel ArrangementFoodRecovery Facilities24%44%5%27%40%13%10%15%5%8%11%35%11%34%34%13%24%32%19%16%15%40%21%39%44%18%10%37%8%31%53%15%34%11%NOT PROVIDEDVERY POORSOMEWHAT POORSOMEWHAT GOODVERY GOODEXCELLENTTeam Meeting&Dining Fac

182、ilitiesPayQuality of Training PitchesGym FacilitiesQuality of Travel ArrangementsMatch Day Stadiums&PitchesMatch SchedulingAccess to Medical SupportRecovery FacilitiesQuality of Accomodation24%44%31%27%44%24%18%44%31%55%35%53%32%34%55%5%16%27%48%19%10%34%18%35%11%13%Food55%31%31%32%3%3%6%26%35%6%23%

183、52%8%NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDSIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT NEEDEDEXTREME IMPROVEMENT NEEDED2023 QUALIFYING CONDITIONS REPORT WOMENS WORLD CUP,AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND0070846PAGEPerformance of UEFABriefed Regarding Tournament RegulationsExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorExtremely P

184、oorUnsureVery GoodSomewhat Good11%48%31%3%0%0%2%6%-10302040UNSURE 7%NO 3%YES 90%Health&SafetyMedical CareAccess to Mental Health Support4050302010YESNOUNSURE73%24%3%-10203030ExcellentVery PoorSomewhat PoorNone providedVery GoodSomewhat Good23%19%47%3%0%Injured During TournamentPretournament MedicalI

185、nclude ECG6 WEEKS OR MORE 2%3 WEEKS 3%1 WEEK 3%2 WEEKS 3%LESS THAN 1 WEEK 3%NO 3%YES 37%NO 60%YES 40%YES 14%NO 86%Preparation&FixturesSufficient Staff SupportSufficient Preparation TimeSufficient EquipmentYES 20%YES 94%YES 84%6030405020101-1021-3011-2031-4031-400%56%42%61%26%8%2%5%1%0%0%-Scheduling

186、of Time Between MatchesGames PlayedNOT ENOUGH TIME 32%ENOUGH TIME 47%UNSURE 21%CLUBINTERNATIONALRest Days Before National Team GamesRest Days Before Resuming Club Training20204040606080800-10-12-32-34-54-5 5 579%-11%81%8%6%2%0%13%8%6070Scorfifpro.orginfofifpro.org+31 23 554 6970pius 2132 LR Hoofddor

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