The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20 and the tournament is already making history. This tournament will have 32 participating countries for the first time and FIFA has announced a new financial distribution model ahead of the competition. The new model will guarantee that players receive record distributions from the group stage onwards.
“Under this unprecedented new distribution model, each individual player of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup can now count on full compensation for their efforts throughout the tournament,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The financial contribution is explicitly earmarked for players at the World Cup, with participating associations receiving distributions to use for football development in their respective countries. As teams progress through the tournament, players can earn more prize money. FIFA’s total investment in the upcoming World Cup is estimated at more than $500 million.
“The global salary of female professional soccer players is approximately $14,000 per year, so the amounts allocated under this unprecedented new distribution model will have a real and meaningful impact on the lives and careers of these players. In addition, all member associations will also set a record received financial contribution.” distribution based on their performance, which they can use to reinvest in football in their country and which we believe will help boost the women’s game even further.
The captain who finally lifts the iconic FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy on August 20 in Sydney will receive $270,000, as will each of her 22 teammates.”
View the financial allocations per player and per national association:
Financial allocation of players
Amounts in US dollars
- Group Stage – 30,000
- Round of 16 – 60,000
- Quarterfinal – 90,000
- Fourth place – 165,000
- Third place – 180,000
- Second place – 195,000
- Champions – 270,000
Participating member nation
- Group stage – 1,560,000
- Round of 16 – 1,870,000
- Quarter Final – 2,180,000
- Fourth place – 2,455,000
- Third place – 2,610,000
- Second place – 3,015,000
- Champion – 4,290,000
Record ticket sales
Infantino also shared on his Instagram that the upcoming World Cup has passed the million ticket mark. Approximately 1,032,884 tickets have been sold with one month left until the tournament begins. The amount sold means the event jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand has surpassed the number sold for France in 2019.
“The momentum is growing in the host countries and around the world, and I look forward to seeing you there to see the stars of women’s football shine on the global stage,” Infantino said in the caption.
The competition is organized by two countries for the first time. The duo will kick off the tournament on July 20 as New Zealand face Norway and Australia face Ireland.
