Women’s World Cup teams are looking to collect more than just goals in the prestigious tournament. All eyes are on the bag of records and it is available.
Thirty-two teams will compete for the prize money, and while it is the highest ever, it is still less than what was awarded at the 2022 FIFA World Cup for men. FIFA has said it aims for equal prize money for men and women at the next World Cup cycle in 2026 and 2027.
The 2023 World Cup also includes a new payment structure this will make all players win at least $30,000 and up to $270,000.
But how much is the purse itself worth, and how much can teams earn per round as it progresses through the tournament? Here we break it down:
What is the 2023 Women’s World Cup Bag?
The Women’s World Cup purse is a record $150 million, five times the amount handed out in 2019 ($30 million).
Do all teams in the 2023 Women’s World Cup earn money?
All teams in the Women’s World Cup will earn money. The amount depends on the round in which the team finishes.
Here’s a breakdown of the prizes by round:
Group stage: $1,560,000
Round of 16: $1,870,000
Quarter finals: $2,180,000
Fourth place: $2,455,000
Third place: $2,610,000
*All prize amounts are in USD
How much money will the winner of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the runner-up, earn?
The winning team of the Women’s World Cup will collect a whopping $4,290,000, while the runners-up will earn $3,015,000.
How much money will the players earn at the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
While the team earns a certain amount of money as a whole, a sum is distributed equally to each player.
Here’s a breakdown of the prizes per round for each player:
Group stage: $30,000
Round of 16: 60,000 dollars
Quarter finals: 90,000 dollars
Fourth place: $165,000
Third place: $180,000
Second place: $195,000
Champions: $270,000
