FIFA to miss 2027 Women's World Cup prize money equality target

FIFA is expected to fall short of its ambition to equalize prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup, despite generating record revenue from the recent men's tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated in 2023 that the organization aimed to achieve prize pot equality for the 2027 edition, claiming the body was "stepping up with actions, not just with words." However, the latest financial outlook indicates that while the prize money for the women's tournament could double, a significant gap will remain compared to the men's prize pool. This shortfall comes after FIFA reported making a record $15 billion in revenue from this summer's men's World Cup, highlighting the continued disparity in financial distribution between the men's and women's games.