In this context, sports medicine will no longer function solely as event support. Instead, it will serve as a central pillar in safeguarding performance, health, and the long‑term welfare of elite footballers.
As part of the preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal offers its readers a collection of excellent update papers.
Written by – Flavio Cruz, Diego Fadeuille, Antonio Pierin, United Arab Emirates
Written by – Zarko Vuckovic, Serbia and Qatar, and Milos Bojovic, Qatar
Written by – Pieter D’Hooghe, United Kingdom, Igor Tak, and Alli Gokeler, The Netherlands
Written by – Celeste Geertsema, Qatar
Written by – Kerry Peek, Andreas Serner, and Andy Massey, Switzerland
Written by – Khloud Sebak and Andrew Massey, Switzerland