Women's World Cup: ‘Not a distraction’ – Australia hit out at prize money gap, won't be distracted by activism

Australia’s squad for the 2023 World Cup have hit out at FIFA for providing one quarter of the prize money compared to the 2022 men’s World Cup, also raising concerns that many players competing still don’t have the rights to collective bargaining. The Matildas' bargaining agreements mean they get paid the same as the Socceroos, albeit at a FIFA event it is still less.

The 2023 World Cup has a total prize pool of $110m, compared to $440m for the men’s World Cup last year. Ad «736 footballers have the honour of representing their countries on the biggest stage this tournament,» said Australia and Everton's Clare Wheeler in the video.