THE Women’s World Cup commences in just a few days and the prize fund has seen a staggering increase from 2019.
FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to $110million, which is more than three times the amount of the $30million prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
This still does not come close to the men’s winners prize fund in Qatar at $440million.
However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated he hopes to equal the prize money between both the men’s and women’s tournaments by the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
FIFA has blamed the unequal prize fund to broadcasters and TV networks for offering significantly less for the women’s tournament’s media rights.
They have further clarified they are doing their bit to fight for equality in the sport and others now need to start doing the same.
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What is the breakdown of the prize money at the Women’s World Cup?
It’s currently unclear how the $110million prize pot will be distributed for the Women’s World Cup.
Here is a breakdown of what the players will earn at this year’s tournament:
- Group stage: $30,000
- Round of 16: $60,000
- Quarterfinal: $90,000
- Fourth place: $165,000
- Third place: $180,000
- Second place: $195,000
- Winners: $270,000
When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?
- The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
- It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
- The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
- The games will be spread across nine different cities.
- Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
