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Australia’s men’s soccer team cashed in big with a $15.8 million World Cup payday, while the women’s team — who stunned the world by finishing fourth on home soil — took home just $8.9 million. The gap isn’t new: at the Asian Cup, men’s prize money was $21.2 million versus women’s $2.58 million. Despite higher global rankings and record-breaking viewership, women’s football still gets far less investment — even as experts argue it’s not just fair, it’s smart business. The 2023 Women’s World Cup marked a turning point, and with Brazil hosting the next tournament on a $1.145 billion budget, the momentum for parity is building fast.

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