FIFA Calls for Equal Pay for Women’s World Cup By 2027

FIFA has announced a 300 percent prize money increase ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with talks of equal prize money by 2027.

For this year’s tournament, prize money will increase from $30 million in 2019 to $150 million total. Of that prize fund, $110 million is pure prize money. Of the rest, $31 million will go toward preparation funds, and $11 million will go toward club benefits.

The announcement has come after a group of players 25 women’s national teams lobbied with global union FIFPRO to advocate for equal.

In an official statement, FIFPRO announced: “FIFPRO, its member unions, and the players welcome FIFA’s announcement regarding conditions and prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup following a letter signed by FIFPRO and 150 players from 25 national teams calling for change.

“Through the voice and solidarity of players around the world over months and years of campaigning, significant progress has been made in the conditions, prize money, and prize money redistribution for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“The progress announced demonstrates the intent of the players and FIFA to work proactively towards greater equity and equality for the industry,” the statement concluded.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that his organization is not holding back equal pay. Instead, he unveiled that broadcasters and TV networks are not offering enough money for the women’s tournament.

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