Equal pay: DFB soccer players receive World Cup bonuses from Fifa, DFB pays nothing beyond that

For the time being, the German Football Association is not addressing the issue of equal pay any further and will not increase players' premiums at the upcoming World Cup — the payments will come directly from Fifa.

The DFB will not pay the women's national team any extra bonus for the World Cup. At this year's tournament, the bonuses will be paid out directly by Fifa for the first time. However, the prize money at the Men's World Cup remains significantly higher.

Frankfurt/Main - The German Football Association spares itself further negotiations on the women's World Cup premiums: The payments come directly from FIFA.