FIFA will double the Women's World Cup prize purse from $15m to $30m, beginning with next year's competition in France. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also announced an additional $20m would be allocated to the 24 participating nations for pre-tournament preparations. KIGALI (Reuters) - FIFA will raise the prize money for the Women’s World Cup from $15 million to $30 million starting with next year’s edition in France, president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday, though critics immediately said the increase was not enough. The new TV deal is a significant boost for women's football and represents another step forward towards achieving gender equality at FIFA.
FIFA will double the Women's World Cup prize purse from $15m to $30m, beginning with next year's competition in France. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also announced an additional $20m would be allocated to the 24 participating nations for pre-tournament preparations. The new TV deal is a significant boost for women's football and represents another step forward towards achieving gender equality at FIFA.