The USMNT had a big day on Tuesday, beating Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. It was also a big day for the USWNT. Their World Cup may not kick off until 2023, but they're finally being paid like the world-class athletes they are.
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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Megan Rapinoe #15 and the USWNT celebrate her goal late in the match during a game between Germany and USWNT at DRV PNK Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. beating Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. It was also a big day for the USWNT. Their World Cup may not kick off until 2023, but they're finally being paid like the world-class athletes they are.
Making it to the knockout round of the World Cup guarantees the USMNT a prize of at least $13 million. And since World Cup payouts are being split down the middle between the USMNT and USWNT due to thestruck between the USWNT Players Association and the U.S. Soccer Federation earlier this year, each team is now guaranteed to receive $6.5 million.
That's the biggest World Cup payout the USWNT has ever received. For some context, $6.5 million is more than the prize money they got from winning the 2015 and 2019 World Cups The USWNT are finally being paid the same as their male counterparts, which shows the USSF values their talent, effort, and play just as much as the men.
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