The football governing body, FIFA has revealed that women players in the Women’s World Cup next month will earn at least $30,000, with the tournament champion receiving $270,000.
Women’s football is at an all-time high, but some of its players are worried that their rising popularity isn’t being reflected in their pay, especially when compared to males.
All 32 countries’ players will receive at least $30,000 when the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand begins on July 20.
The event ends on August 20th, and the sum rises the further a team advances.
FIFA reports that the average club pay for female football players is $14,000, which is significantly less than what their male colleagues make.
FIFA claims that the ring-fencing of player compensation is a first and that this year’s investment is three times that of the Women’s World Cup in France from four years prior.
FIFA had “listened to the voice of the players,” according to the international players’ organisation FIFPro, which applauded the decision.
“We have taken steps towards greater gender equity in our game at its highest levels,” FIFPro said.
“The legacy of this action is by the players, for the players, of both today and tomorrow.”
