Faced with criticism and accusations of discrimination and inequality, the International Football Federation (FIFA) has narrowed the gap between the World Cup and the Women's World Cup cash prizes, but the difference between the rewards of the two tournaments remains high.
FIFA has decided to increase the value of the women's World Cup from $ 15 million to $ 30 million, starting next year's edition in France.
After a FIFA General Assembly meeting in Rwanda, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation, said $ 20 million would be allocated for pre-tournament preparations, which would mean $ 50 million in total to 24 participating teams.
The awards will be twice the value of the 2015 FIFA World Cup in Canada, and for the first time the funds will be distributed to clubs that participate in the tournament as in the men's event.
"This is a very important message for women's football, which will give a big boost to the World Cup," he told a news conference.
However, the Association of Professional Players said the changes were "insufficient" to redress inequality between men and women in the game.
The World Cup in Russia this year was worth $ 400 million, while France, who won the title, won $ 38 million.
