Wednesday October 4, 2023

World Cup Spotlights Huge Gender Disparity in Prize Money

  • The prize pool for this year's World Cup will be more than 10 times that of the women's tournament in 2019.
  • FIFA is considering doubling the women's pool for the 2023 tournament.
USWNT captain Carli Lloyd lifts World Cup trophy
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Front Office Sports Today

NBC Could Get In On College Football Playoffs

NBC is exploring broadcasting a slice of the expanded CFP in 2026.
Listen Now
October 3, 2023 | Podcast
Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

The World Cup offers one of the largest prize pools in global sports — but also presents a striking gender disparity.

The purse for the men’s tournament, which starts on Sunday, is more than 10 times that of the Women’s World Cup in 2019.

  • FIFA will distribute $440 million to the 32 qualifying men’s teams, with the winner receiving $42 million. 
  • The most recent Women’s World Cup saw teams bring home $30 million in total, with the victorious U.S. team earning $4 million.
  • FIFA is considering doubling the prize pool for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but the winnings will be divided among 32 teams, instead of the 24 that played in 2019.

In addition to the prize pool, club teams that employed players participating in the World Cup will receive $10,000 for each day that player is involved in the tournament, totaling $209 million over 64 games.

President’s Plea

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during the World Cup at the G20 summit of major economies in Indonesia. 

“My plea to all of you, to think on a temporary ceasefire for one month for the duration of the World Cup, or at least the implementation of some humanitarian corridors, or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step to peace,” Infantino said.

Infantino has discouraged players from making political statements during the World Cup, though some teams have spoken out against host country Qatar’s human rights record.

Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid Rejects $137M League Deal Over Media Access

The La Liga club is not offering extra media access.

Barclays Center Finances Struggling In Competitive NY Arena Market

Brooklyn venue faces fierce competition in crowded New York market

Messi Business Still Growing Despite Inter Miami's Slim Playoff Hopes

Season ticket demand for 2024 is reportedly skyrocketing.

MLB Expansion Suitors Grow, Even Without Formal Process

Montreal, Raleigh amplify their pitches for new MLB team
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

NBC Could Get In On College Football Playoffs

0:00
0:00

Featured Today

An advocacy group is filing an NLRB case against the Ivy League over athlete compensation.

Advocacy Group Files Federal Labor Charge Against Ivy League

It’s the latest in a flurry of NLRB cases over amateurism.
The Colorado Buffaloes played in the most-watched game of Week 5.
October 3, 2023

Colorado Ratings Bonanza Continues Despite Two Consecutive Losses

The Buffs’ least-watched game this season was still the most-watched this week.
Football analyst and PFF investor Chris Collinsworth talks to man in front of computers
October 3, 2023

Cris Collinsworth 'Lost a Lot of Sleep' Over Pro Football Focus Leadership Issues

New book details why it’s no longer a “happy place to work.”
NBC is interested in media rights to the expanded College Football Playoff.
exclusive
October 2, 2023

NBC Is Interested in Expanded College Football Playoff Media Rights

NBC is one of the networks pitching the CFP, a source confirmed.

Careers

Powered By

Careers in Sports

Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world.
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Fanatics
New York
Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group, Inc.
USA - Multiple Locations
A general view as Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan hits a shot against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on day eleven of the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open Adds Extra Day to Combat Late Finishes

The 2024 edition will begin on a Sunday for the first time.
October 1, 2023

FIFA Down To Two Candidates For 2026 World Cup Final

Hotly contested battle said to be between Texas, N.J. stadiums
September 28, 2023

Ryder Cup Expects Record Revenue, But Not Profit

The Ryder Cup is being played in Rome this weekend.
Stacy Lewis tees off on the seventeenth hole during the first round of the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.
September 22, 2023

In Ryder Cup’s Shadow, Solheim Cup Captain Laments ‘Missed Opportunity’

U.S. captain Stacy Lewis criticized the lack of cross-promotion and marketing.
LIV Golf flag pin
September 21, 2023

Saudi Prince Dismisses Sportswashing Claims Post Newcastle, LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is bullish on sports.
Spain women's national soccer team players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after their victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
September 20, 2023

Spain Women’s Soccer Players Agree to End National Team Boycott

The RFEF will make “immediate and profound” changes to its structure.
Spain's women's national soccer team says it will not play matches until federation president Rubiales is removed.
September 19, 2023

Fallout Deepens From Spanish Soccer Scandal

Unrest continues among WWC champion national team
Jerry Jones invited FIFA'a Gianni Infantino to Sunday's Cowboys-Jets game at AT&T Stadium as the venue vies for the 2026 World Cup Final.
September 18, 2023

Jerry Jones Courts FIFA President, Eyes World Cup Final at AT&T Stadium

Gianni Infantino visited AT&T Stadium, fueling 2026 World Cup Final speculation.