Women soccer players were promised at least $30,000 to play in this year's World Cup. Now FIFA is backtracking on its pledge.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding FIFA's decision to not fulfill its commitment to distribute a portion of the Women's World Cup prize money directly to players, which is seen as a setback in addressing the gender pay gap in soccer. Initially, FIFA had promised that each player would receive $30,000, with potential increases based on team performance, but this guarantee was revoked just before the tournament began. The article highlights the broader context of gender pay disparities in professional soccer, noting that women earn significantly less than men and that many female players do not receive payment from their federations. The Women's World Cup, featuring 32 teams, commenced on July 20 and will run until August 20, hosted by Australia and New Zealand. [Extracted from the article]