FIFA Equalizes Women’s World Cup Preparation Money with Men’s Tournament
- Teams competing in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5m each in preparation money from Fifa, matching the allocation provided to men’s teams at the...
- The global governing body announced that total preparation funding for the 32 participating squads will more than double to $80m, up from the $31m distributed for the 2023...
- Fifa stated that the updated provisions bring tournament conditions for female athletes into direct alignment with the men's competition.
Teams competing in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5m each in preparation money from Fifa, matching the allocation provided to men’s teams at the 2026 tournament, according to an announcement.
The global governing body announced that total preparation funding for the 32 participating squads will more than double to $80m, up from the $31m distributed for the 2023 tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Alongside the financial increase, every player will be guaranteed business-class or chartered flights and a private hotel room.
Closing the Provision Gap in Brazil
Fifa stated that the updated provisions bring tournament conditions for female athletes into direct alignment with the men’s competition. The changes follow travel controversies at previous global events.
A survey conducted by the players’ union Fifpro after the 2023 tournament revealed that while 94% of players flew in business class on their outbound journeys, only 80% received business-class seats on return flights. The total prize fund for the upcoming tournament in Brazil remains undecided.
United States Prepares for January 2028 Club Showcase
Fifa also named the United States as the host nation for the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup, scheduled for January 2028, with Los Angeles and San Diego among the favored host cities. Sarai Bareman, Fifa’s chief women’s football officer, cited the country’s recent tournament-staging excellence and elite sporting infrastructure as decisive factors.
Ultimately, the United States’ recent excellence in staging top Fifa tournaments, combined with the significant interest in women’s football there plus its elite sporting infrastructure, made the country the standout option.
Sarai Bareman
The 19-team club competition will feature seven already qualified sides: Arsenal, Club América Femenil, Barcelona, Gotham FC, Naegohyang from North Korea, Corinthians, and Wuhan Jiangda. Europe will send six teams, followed by three clubs each from the AFC, CAF, Concacaf, and Conmebol, alongside one representative from Oceania.