The prize distribution for the athletes and teams competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup was announced on Thursday by FIFA. Promoting gender equality and fostering the development of women’s football are the objectives. All players will receive a minimum of $30,000 under the new distribution scheme, while the members of the champion team will each receive $270,000. Additionally, federations will receive more money, with the winning nation receiving $4.3 million. Learn Prize Pool for FIFA Women’s World Cup Announced Amid Equal Pay Campaign.
Here is a table summarizing the prize pool:
Player Allocations:
| Stage | Prize |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Team Prizes (to be reinvested into football development):
| Stage | Prize |
|---|---|
| Group stage | $1,560,000 |
| Round of 16 | $1,870,000 |
| Quarterfinal | $2,180,000 |
| Fourth place | $2,455,000 |
| Third place | $2,610,000 |
| Second place | $3,015,000 |
| Winners | $4,290,000 |
FIFaPro, the global union for professional footballers, commended FIFA’s commitment to equal conditions and performance compensation, acknowledging the efforts of national team players in advocating for gender equity. While progress has been made in certain federations, there is still a significant disparity in resources between men’s and women’s football. However, this announcement marks a positive step towards reducing that gap and ensuring fair compensation for participating players.
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