FIFA Women's World Cup prize money has increased hugely – but equality still a long way off
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When USA beat the Netherlands 2-0 to win the 2019 Women’s World Cup in Lyon, chants of “equal pay” reverberated around the stadium. Four years on, prize money for the tournament has increased significantly, but equality is still a long way off. In total, FIFA will pay out $152 million in prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on Thursday. That figure is much higher than the $30m from France 2019, although this tournament features eight more teams than the previous edition.
FIFA Women's World Cup prize money has increased hugely – but equality still a long way off
FIFA Women's World Cup prize money has…
FIFA Women's World Cup prize money has increased hugely – but equality still a long way off
When USA beat the Netherlands 2-0 to win the 2019 Women’s World Cup in Lyon, chants of “equal pay” reverberated around the stadium. Four years on, prize money for the tournament has increased significantly, but equality is still a long way off. In total, FIFA will pay out $152 million in prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on Thursday. That figure is much higher than the $30m from France 2019, although this tournament features eight more teams than the previous edition.