Mexico's defender #15 Cristina Ferral (R) and Colombia's midfielder #15 Manuela Pavi collide during MexTour 2024 Women's International Friendly football match

Concussion is not something you can easily see, and symptoms of concussion may take up to 72 hours to present following an impact. That’s why it is so important to know and recognise the signs of concussion and to get medical attention as soon as possible.

Signs and symptoms

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Football is the ultimate team sport, and whether you’re on the pitch, coaching from the touchline or supporting your child playing, everyone is responsible for safeguarding players with a suspected concussion.

What to do if you suspect a concussion?

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FIFA and WHO have developed a user-friendly toolkit for grassroot clubs. The toolkit includes a range of resources, from social media assets to printable posters.

Toolkit

Mayra Ramirez #9 of Team Colombia leaves the pitch with a injury during the Women's group A match

FIFA’s grassroots return to play guidelines are designed to provide a clear, structured, and evidence-based approach to help players safely resume activities. By following these guidelines, we can create a safer environment for all participants.

Return to play guidelines

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Knowing the signs can help everyone, while being able to diagnose a concussion and determine its severity as soon as possible - whether on or off the pitch - is essential for team doctors.

FIFA Concussion Campaign

Return to play guidelines