Equal prize money at men’s and women’s World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO

Gianni Infantino said in March it was his ambition for there to be equal prize money after this summer’s Women’s World Cup.

The men’s and women’s World Cups must have equal prize money in 2026 and 2027, world players’ union FIFPRO has said (PA)

Equal prize money at the 2026 and 2027 men’s and women’s World Cups has to happen “no matter what”, according to world players’ union FIFPRO.

Gianni Infantino, the president of football’s global governing body FIFA which organises the tournaments, said in March it was his ambition for there to be equal prize money after this summer’s Women’s World Cup.