FIFA Report Highlights Persistent Inequities in Women's Soccer Amid Record Revenue Growth

Global revenues for women's elite sports are projected to reach $2.35 billion in 2025, but FIFA's data reveals stark disparities in pay, contracts, and resources across soccer tiers.

The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player globally is $10,900, with Tier 1 players earning an average of $24,030 and Tier 3 players earning just $2,805.
FIFA's report shows that Tier 1 leagues generate $4.4 million in revenue on average but spend $7.6 million, while Tier 3 leagues report only $76,000 in revenue against $182,000 in expenses.
Only 22% of head coaches in women's soccer globally are female, highlighting significant gender disparities in leadership roles across all tiers.
Deloitte projects women's elite sports revenues to surpass $2.35 billion in 2025, driven by commercial, broadcast, and matchday income, with basketball and soccer leading the growth.
FIFA has announced two new international women's club tournaments: the Women's Champions Cup in 2026 and the Women's Club World Cup in 2028, aiming to elevate the sport's global visibility and investment.