The USA men's football team will share their 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money with the women's national team, following a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed in 2022.The deal, which came after a class-action lawsuit by the USWNT, ensures both teams receive equal shares of the prize money.The men's team was eliminated in the Round of 16, leaving a prize pool of KSh 2.07 billion (USD 16 million).Under the CBA, 20% goes to US Soccer, with the remaining 80% split equally between the two teams.Each player will receive approximately $246,153.85 (KSh 31.8 million).This marks a significant shift from past World Cup cycles, where men's teams retained all prize money.

The agreement addresses long-standing disparities in FIFA's prize distribution model, where men's tournaments historically generated much larger payouts.

The women's team had argued that structural inequality in FIFA's system contributed to their underpayment despite greater competitive success.The decision reflects growing public pressure and advocacy campaigns pushing for gender equality in sports.The article also highlights Morocco's impressive performance in the 2026 World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals for the second consecutive time.