FIFA Administration Proposes Doubling Women's World Cup Prize Money for 2027

A source told ESPN that FIFA aims to double the prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, though the total remains below the men's tournament levels.

The FIFA administration will propose at least doubling the prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, a source confirmed to ESPN. This plan follows the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand, which awarded a record $150 million. While the 2023 figure represented a 300% increase over 2019, the new proposal still falls short of the total prize pool awarded in the men's World Cup.

FIFA confirmed that preparation funds for participating countries will increase to $2.5 million per association for the 2027 cycle. This amount matches the preparation money provided to teams for the 2026 Men's World Cup. These specific funds are scheduled for distribution by December 2026.

President Gianni Infantino previously stated in 2023 that the organization's objective was to achieve payment equality between the 2026 and 2027 tournaments. However, Infantino noted that broadcasters and sponsors offer between 10 and 100 times less for the women's event compared to the men's competition. The prize money proposal requires formal approval by the full FIFA Council during its meeting in December.

Under current collective bargaining agreements ratified in 2022, the United States women’s and men’s national teams already share their World Cup prize money equally. The broader FIFA proposal for 2027 remains the next step in the governing body's stated ambition to bridge the financial gap across the global industry.