Fifa falls short of equal World Cup prize money goal

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FIFA will double women's tournament prize money but miss its equal pay target.

Football governing body FIFA plans to double prize money for the upcoming Women's World Cup. However, the move fails to reach the complete financial equality promised by president Gianni Infantino. A significant gap will remain compared to the payouts offered at the men's tournament.

The backgroundFIFA previously set a public goal to achieve full financial parity between the men and women global tournaments.
The revenueThe organisation generated record earnings from the men's tournament held earlier in the summer.
The shortfallDespite the upcoming funding increase, total payouts for the women's event will not match the men's equivalent figures.

Why it matters

Financial disparities between men and women in professional football have long been a focal point for athletes and advocates demanding equal pay and resources. Efforts to close the gap test the willingness of global sports bodies to distribute their multi-billion dollar revenues equitably.

Timeline2

2023Gianni Infantino stated that achieving gender equality in tournament prize money was a formal target for FIFA.
Oct 29Reports revealed FIFA plans to double the women's prize pool next year without reaching full parity.

By the numbers1

$15revenue from men's tournament

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