USWNT to Receive Cut of USMNT's $16 Million World Cup Prize Money: Report
Summary
The U.S. men's soccer team (USMNT) earned $16 million in prize money for reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This money will be shared equally with the U.S. women's soccer team (USWNT) players who will compete in the 2027 Women's World Cup, as part of a pay agreement made in 2022.Key Facts
- The USMNT received $16 million in prize money from FIFA for reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
- This prize money will be split equally between the 26 men on the USMNT roster and 26 women expected to play in the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
- The agreements for equal prize money sharing were ratified by U.S. Soccer and both national teams in 2022.
- The USWNT fought publicly for equal pay and sued U.S. Soccer for nearly six years before the agreements were made.
- If the USWNT qualifies for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, each female player would receive a share of about $6.4 million.
- The USMNT has not advanced past the Round of 16 since 2002 and lost 4-1 to Belgium in the 2026 tournament.
- The USWNT has won the Women’s World Cup four times (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) and aims to win again in 2027.
- Spain is the current Women’s World Cup champion after winning the most recent tournament.
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