Fifa increases preparation money for Women’s World Cup to match men’s teams
Summary
Fifa will give each team in the 2027 Women’s World Cup the same preparation money as the men’s teams got for the 2026 World Cup. The amount has more than doubled to $2.5 million per team, and players will now receive business class or charter flights and private hotel rooms, matching the men’s tournament standards.Key Facts
- The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil.
- Each of the 32 teams will get $2.5 million for preparation, up from less than $1 million before.
- Total preparation money for the women’s tournament will rise from $31 million in 2023 to $80 million.
- All women players will have business or charter flights and individual hotel rooms, matching men’s World Cup treatment.
- A 2023 survey showed most women players flew business class for tournament travel.
- The total prize money for the 2027 Women’s World Cup has not been announced yet.
- The U.S. will host the first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, featuring 19 teams from various regions.
- Fifa praised the U.S. for its strong support and facilities for women’s football as reasons for choosing it as host.
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