The Matildas can go one step further in their best-ever FIFA Women's World Cup result tonight, with third place up for grabs against Sweden.
It's a match that's not only played for pride, but importantly, one that will decide the prize money for each team.
FIFA this year committed its biggest-ever prize money pool for the tournament, in an important step towards equality in sports.
It's only fair that the Matildas, who have captured the nation's hearts and undivided attention, will get a much-deserved bonus for their high-placed finish.
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How much will Australia make if they finish third at the Women's World Cup?
Australia's semi-final loss to England means they'll be playing off against Sweden for third place at Suncorp Stadium.
A win tonight would see the Matildas earn US$2,610,000 (AU$4,092,741) while a loss and fourth-placed finish would drop the total to US$2,455,000 (AU$3,849,685).
Just over AU$243,000 in prize money is on the line for Australia and Sweden tonight, with yet another blockbuster crowd expected for the game.
| Stage | Prize money (USD) |
|---|---|
| Group stage | $1.56 million |
| Round of 16 | $1.87 million |
| Quarterfinal | $2.18 million |
| Fourth place | $2.45 million |
| Third place | $2.61 million |
| Runner up | $3 million |
| Winner | $4.29 million |
How much will Matildas players make at the Women's World Cup?
On top of the team prize, each individual player at the Women's World Cup will be given their own prize money, depending on the nation's result.
With a win, each Matildas player will receive US$180,000 (AU$282,258) while a loss would net them US$165,000 (AU$258,736) each.
It is considerably more than players who bowed out in the group stage will receive, with only US$30,000 allocated for their efforts.
| Stage | Prize money per player (USD) |
|---|---|
| Group stage | $30,000 |
| Round of 16 | $60,000 |
| Quarterfinal | $90,000 |
| Fourth place | $165,000 |
| Third place | $180,000 |
| Runner up | $195,000 |
| Winner | $270,000 |
How does Women's World Cup 2023 prize money compare to the 2022 World Cup?
Despite the prize money increases being a step in the right direction, it is still a drop in the ocean compared to that received by teams participating in the Men's World Cup.
FIFA offered $440 million in prize money at last year's finals in Qatar, with Argentina receiving $42m in their run to becoming champions.
The Women's World Cup, in contrast, had a total of $110 million allocated to players and teams for the 2023 tournament.
FIFA stated it wishes to make the prize money offered at both World Cups equal by 2027 — just one tournament cycle away — as part of their effort to bring about equality in pay between the men's and women's games.
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino also criticised broadcasters for what he deemed substandard offers to show Women's World Cup games in certain territories.
"FIFA is stepping up, but unfortunately this is not the case for everyone across the industry," Infantino said.
"Broadcasters and sponsors have to do more in this respect, for FIFA, for the confederations, for the member associations, for everyone. FIFA is receiving between 10 and 100 times inferior offers for the Women's World Cup than for the Men's World Cup.
"The news I have for those broadcasters or sponsors who don't want to offer similar amounts than for the Men's World Cup is simply that we're not going to sell women's football and a Women's World Cup at these prices."