Fifa to miss equal Women’s World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino
FIFA is expected to fall short of its goal to provide equal prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup compared to the men's tournament. While the prize pot is projected to double to $220 million, it remains significantly lower than the men's equivalent.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the ongoing struggle for financial gender parity in professional sports despite record-breaking revenues.
Spain celebrate after winning the 2023 World Cup final. The next tournament takes place in Brazil next year. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Fifa/Getty Images Spain celebrate after winning the 2023 World Cup final. The next tournament takes place in Brazil next year. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Fifa/Getty Images Women's World Cup 2027 Fifa to miss equal Women’s World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino Infantino said in 2023 equality was Fifa’s target
Prize money could double but big gap will remain
Prefer the Guardian on Google Fifa is to fall short of gender equality with the prize money on offer at next year’s Women’s World Cup, despite making a record $15bn (£11.2bn) in revenue from this summer’s men’s tournament.
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