FIFA increase preparation money for 2027 Women’s World Cup to match men’s level
FIFA has announced a major funding increase for teams preparing for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Each of the 32 teams will receive $2.5m (£1.86m).
FIFA increase preparation money 2027 Women’s World Cup is the key decision confirmed by football’s world governing body, with teams at the tournament in Brazil set to receive the same level of preparation funding as those who played at the 2026 men’s World Cup. The announcement was made on 22 October 2026 and applies to all 32 teams taking part in the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Each team will receive $2.5m (£1.86m) in preparation money, more than double the previous amount. The overall preparation fund will rise from $31m at the 2023 tournament to $80m for 2027.
Women’s World Cup preparation money rises to $2.5m per team
The increase means every team competing at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5m (£1.86m) from FIFA to support tournament preparation.
With 32 teams involved, the total preparation money for the competition will now reach $80m. That is a major jump from the $31m total preparation fund in 2023.
The funding is designed for the teams preparing to compete at the tournament. FIFA has confirmed that the 2027 amount will match the preparation money provided to teams at the 2026 men’s tournament.
Funding now matches the 2026 men’s World Cup level
The decision marks a significant move towards resource parity between the women’s and men’s World Cups in preparation funding.
Teams at the 2027 Women’s World Cup will receive the same preparation money from FIFA as the teams that played at the 2026 men’s tournament. The comparison is central to the announcement, with FIFA aligning the level of financial support across the two competitions.
For national teams, preparation money can play an important role in the build-up to a major tournament. FIFA’s increase gives all 32 women’s teams the same baseline amount before the competition in Brazil.
Better flights and individual hotel rooms for players
The announcement also includes player welfare measures around travel and accommodation.
Players at the 2027 Women’s World Cup will be given better flights and individual hotel rooms. Those benefits form part of the broader package linked to preparation for the tournament.
Individual hotel rooms are a notable logistical commitment at a global event involving 32 teams. Better flights also form part of the upgraded conditions for players travelling to and during the competition.
Key numbers from FIFA’s announcement
- $2.5m (£1.86m) in preparation money for each team.
- 32 teams covered by the funding increase.
- $31m was the total preparation money for the 2023 tournament.
- $80m will be the total preparation money for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
- 2026 men’s tournament preparation funding will be matched for 2027.
What it means for Brazil 2027
The 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will now be backed by a larger preparation fund than the previous tournament, with every participating team receiving the same amount from FIFA.
The confirmed rise to $80m, alongside improved travel and accommodation arrangements for players, sets a new funding level for the women’s competition before the tournament is played.