FIFA plans to double Women’s World Cup prize money for 2027
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
FIFA aims to double the prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup, according to a source. This increase, however, will not match the total prize money awarded for the men's tournament. The move is part of ongoing discussions around compensation and investment in women's soccer. Details on the specific prize amounts and the context behind this decision remain under discussion.
- •FIFA targets a significant increase in Women's World Cup prize money.
- •The proposed amount still falls short of the men's tournament total.
- •Discussions about equal pay in soccer continue alongside these changes.
- •Details on the exact prize amounts have not yet been released.
- 4:56 AMESPN Soccer — Source: FIFA targets doubling WWC prize money, short of equal pay
"FIFA aims to double the prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup, a major increase that still falls short of the men's tournament total, a source told ESPN.
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