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Women’s Asian Cup Prize Fund Stays Stagnant at $1.8M

1/30/2026

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The Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, starting March 1, keeps its prize fund at US$1.8 million, unchanged from four years ago.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has not acted on players’ calls for higher payouts amid rising interest in women’s football.
Shoko Tsuji of Fifpro Asia/Oceania criticizes the AFC for prioritizing long-term development over immediate improvements.

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The Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, starting March 1, keeps its prize fund at US$1.8 million, unchanged from four years ago.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has not acted on players’ calls for higher payouts amid rising interest in women’s football.
Shoko Tsuji of Fifpro Asia/Oceania criticizes the AFC for prioritizing long-term development over immediate improvements.