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Here comes a very welcome message of joy.
Fifa chooses to raise the prize money in the soccer World Cup by a record amount.
SEK 1.5 billion will be awarded for this summer’s world championships.
The soccer ladies have long fought for a more equitable distribution of the money that is distributed. Men’s football has grabbed most of the attention and many have raised their voices for a more equal sport.
Fifa’s decision
The Swedish national team ladies have done their utmost to influence and make their voice heard. And now comes the great news after many years of struggle.
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Fifa has decided to raise the prize money for the Women’s World Cup by a record amount. For the upcoming World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, the prize money is increased by as much as 300 percent.
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1.5 billion
The FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces at the International Football Association Congress in Rwanda that the world’s best women’s national team will share in a whopping 1.5 billion kroner in this summer’s World Cup tournament. It is a shock increase on the previous ceiling for prize money and an important victory for all those who fought for a more equal football world.
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The 2023 FIFA World Cup will be the ninth women’s World Cup and will be played from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Sweden are once again qualified and will face Argentina, Italy and South Africa in the group stage.
Sweden’s first match will be against South Africa on July 23, then Italy on July 29 and finally Argentina on August 2. All Swedish group stage matches are played in New Zealand.
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