The Matildas called out gender disparity in World Cup prize money in a video message released on Monday, ensuring the topic will stay front-and-centre days before the tournament kicks off on their home turf and in New Zealand.
The team went on strike in 2015 to demand better pay and have received the same minimum percentage of prize money for tournaments as their male counterparts since 2019.
The statement comes amid upheaval across women's soccer, with players demanding better pay and playing conditions across the globe.
The governing body previously said it aimed for prize money parity by the next World Cups in 2026 and 2027.
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