England's women's football team will each receive a £55,000 bonus if they defeat Germany in the Euro 2022 final on Sunday, according to an agreement made with the Football Association before the tournament. The bonus provides a significant financial boost for many players, as the average annual salary in the Women's Super League is less than £50,000.
The total bonus pool for the squad stands at approximately £1.3 million for a tournament victory, considerably lower than the £5 million the men's team would have received had they won last summer's Euros. A Football Association spokesperson declined to comment on financial matters.
Manager Sarina Wiegman expressed hope that the team's success would inspire a new generation of fans. “We hope to get everyone so proud that even more girls and boys start playing,” she said after the semi-final win over Sweden, which was watched by a packed crowd of children at Bramall Lane.
The final is expected to attract a record television audience of 19.5 million in the UK, surpassing the 11.7 million who watched England's 2019 World Cup defeat to the United States. Wembley Stadium will host a sell-out crowd of 90,000, including Prince William, while Category 3 tickets originally priced at £15 by UEFA are being resold online for up to £2,000.
Economic research by VoucherCodes.co.uk estimates that £247.7 million will be spent in pubs and hospitality venues across the country during the tournament, with £46.1 million on the final day alone. The Lionesses, who have scored 20 goals so far, are the tournament's top scorers, with Beth Mead tied with Germany's Alexandra Popp on six goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
