2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Prize Money Full Breakdown, Distribution

The total prize money for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup (held in Australia, March 1–21, 2026) is $1.8 million USD, unchanged from the 2022 edition. This amount is distributed only to the top four finishing teams, with no prize money awarded to teams eliminated in the group stage or quarterfinals.


2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Prize Money Breakdown


Winner: $1,000,000  

Runner-up: $500,000  

Third place: $200,000  

Fourth place: $100,000

Key Details:  Total pool: $1.8 million (covers only the semi-finalists and finalists).  

No payments for group-stage or quarter-final participants (8 teams receive $0 in prize money).  

The AFC has maintained this structure despite calls from FIFPRO Asia/Oceania for increases and greater equity with the men's tournament ($14.8 million in 2024).

This breakdown is based on the official AFC prize money allocation for the 2026 edition, as confirmed by tournament announcements and player union reports. For comparison:  Men's AFC Asian Cup 2024: $14.8 million total (winners received $5 million).  

UEFA Women's EURO 2025: ~$47.2 million total.

The current prize money has been criticized as insufficient given the tournament's projected revenue potential (~$82.4 million estimated by Gemba) and its role as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier. Check AFC's official site or tournament updates for any last-minute adjustments.


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