![]() Government and World Cup organizers in both host countries had questioned if the deal with Visit Saudi would be appropriate for the women's tournament, especially given Saudi Arabia's record on women's rights. Talks about a possible deal had caused unease among players and the tournament co-hosts. Players' union FIFPRO said Thursday it has challenged FIFA to secure a "global guarantee of at least 30% of prize money" that is paid to players.įIFA also said the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand won't be sponsored by the Saudi Arabian tourism authority. Some of the $110 million in pure prize money should be dedicated to paying players, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday in Rwanda after being re-elected by acclamation through 2027. The US$152 million fund for the first 32-team tournament - covering prize money, team preparation and payments to players' clubs - is a huge boost from the 24-team edition in 2019, and 10 times what it was in 2015. The Women's World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year's tournament.
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