FIFA is set to offer significantly lower prize money for the upcoming Women's World Cup compared to the men's tournament, despite a record revenue of $15 billion from the men's event. While the women's prize fund is expected to increase from $110 million to $220 million, it will still be about a third of the men's $655 million prize pool, highlighting ongoing disparities in funding and support for women's sports.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously expressed ambitions for equality in prize money by 2027, but the current situation has drawn criticism from within the women's game. Although there are improvements in preparation funding and player accommodations, the gap in prize money remains a concern for advocates of gender equality in sports.