The fight for pay parity remains one of the biggest issues facing women's sport and four days before the women's Football World Cup begins, the co-hosts have stepped up the fight.
Australia's Matildas have led a call to arms, urging FIFA to ensure the event leaves a lasting legacy for the women's game, and they've received support from their Kiwi counterparts, as they prepare to get the tournament underway on Thursday.
Australia have released a stirring message, featuring all 23 of their World Cup squad members.
Their message over pay equity is loud and clear.
"Those that came before us showed that being a Matilda means something," said captain Sam Kerr. "They showed us how to fight for recognition, validation and respect.
FIFA will still only offer women one quarter the prizemoney as men for the same achievement and the fight isn't over. The Matildas want to see better conditions for their onfield rivals as well.
"Many are denied the basic right to organise and collectively bargain. Collective bargaining has allowed us to ensure we get the same conditions as the Socceroos."
The Matildas video is reminiscent of what their male counterparts produced to highlight human rights in Qatar last year and the message has received total support from the Football Ferns.
"I think we can always improve moving forward," said Indiah-Paige Riley. "There's definitely areas we can improve on."
"Our job is to go and play sport, but the way it makes any money is the entertainment value," added Anna Leat. "If it's creating revenue, then there's really no leg to stand on as to why not."
FIFA has pledged to make World Cup prizemoney equal by the next World Cup in 2027, but until then, expect the women in yellow to keep fighting to ensure FIFA keeps its word.
