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Fifa increases preparation money for Women’s World Cup to match men’s teams

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Garry, T. (2026, October 22). Fifa increases preparation money for Women’s World Cup to match men’s teams. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/22/fifa-increase-funds-2027-womens-world-cup-teams

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Fifa has announced that teams participating in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5 million each for preparation, matching the amount given to men’s teams at the 2026 tournament. This represents an increase from the $31 million total given in 2023 to a new total of $80 million. Each player will also be guaranteed business class flights and individual hotel rooms, aligning with provisions for male players. Additionally, Fifa has confirmed that the United States will host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, featuring 19 teams from around the world.
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Fifa has announced that teams participating in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5 million each for preparation expenses, matching the amount provided to men’s teams at the 2026 tournament. This is a significant increase from the $31 million total allocated in 2023, which will now rise to $80 million for all participating teams. Each player will also be guaranteed business class or chartered flights and their own hotel room, aligning with the benefits provided to men’s players. This decision follows controversy over unequal treatment at previous tournaments and a Fifpro survey revealing that only 80% of women's players received business-class return flights after the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

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🔮 Teams in the 2027’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive the same preparation money from Fifa as those that played at the 2026 men’s tournament, the world’s governing body has announced.
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“Alongside the vibrant and passionate women’s football ecosystem in the United States, the qualified clubs, government, host cities, our commercial and media partners and more, our mission will be to set an impressive standard for global women’s club football and a benchmark for the future.”
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🔮 Teams in the 2027’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive the same preparation money from Fifa as those that played at the 2026 men’s tournament, the world’s governing body has announced.

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Teams in the 2027’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive the same preparation money from Fifa as those that played at the 2026 men’s tournament, the world’s governing body has announced. asserted
body → receive → tournament
The preparation money for the 32 teams has been more than doubled to $2.5m (£1.86m) each. asserted
money → double → 2.5
In 2023, the total preparation money for the tournament was $31m; it will now be $80m. Every player will be guaranteed business class or chartered flights, as well as their own hotel room rather than having to share. asserted
player → guarantee → tournament
Fifa says this will bring the provisions for the women’s players in line with the men’s World Cup. asserted
this → say → Cup
That is likely be welcomed after the topic caused controversy at previous tournaments. asserted
topic → welcome → tournaments
A survey conducted by the players’ union Fifpro in 2023, after the most recent Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, found 80% of players’ return flight had been in business class. asserted
% → conduct → class
Ninety-four per cent flew in business class on their outbound flights. asserted
cent → fly → flights
The total prize fund for the tournament is yet to be decided. asserted
fund → decide → tournament
Fifa has named the United States as the host of the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028. asserted
Fifa → name → January
The Guardian revealed this month the US was lined up to stage the event, with Los Angeles and San Diego among the favoured host cities. asserted
US → reveal → cities
The competition will feature 19 teams, with seven already qualified: Arsenal, Club América Femenil, Barcelona, Gotham FC, Naegohyang from North Korea, Corinthians and Wuhan Jiangda. asserted
seven → feature → Korea
Six European teams will take part, with the AFC, CAF, Concacaf and Conmebol being represented by three clubs each, plus one team from Oceania. asserted
AFC → take → Oceania
Fifa’s chief women’s football officer, Sarai Bareman, said: “We undertook a detailed assessment to identify the most suitable host for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Club World Cup. asserted
We → say → Cup
Ultimately, the United States’ recent excellence in staging top Fifa tournaments, combined with the significant interest in women’s football there plus its elite sporting infrastructure, made the country the standout option. asserted
country → stag → football
“Alongside the vibrant and passionate women’s football ecosystem in the United States, the qualified clubs, government, host cities, our commercial and media partners and more, our mission will be to set an impressive standard for global women’s club football and a benchmark for the future.” asserted
mission → set → future
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