The Football Association of Wales (FAW) became the latest governing body to agree equal pay deals for men's and women's internationals on Wednesday.

The deal comes into place immediately and covers the period up to and including the 2026 men's World Cup and 2027 women's World Cup.

A joint statement released by Wales men's and women's teams said: "Together Stronger has been the mantra across the Cymru national teams for us all, both on and off the pitch as we look to put Wales on the world stage."

"As part of the FAW's strive towards equality, we are now proud to announce that together, our men's and women's teams have agreed to an equal pay structure for future international matches."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pornographic-moans-during-live-football-telecast-forces-bbc-to-issue-an-apology-553740">Read more:&nbsp;Pornographic moans during live football telecast forces BBC to issue an apology</a>

World champions the United States, European champions England, Spain and Norway are among nations who have introduced equal pay for male and female players for representing their country.

"We hope that this will allow future generations of boys and girls to see that there is equality across Welsh international football, which is important for society as a whole," added the players' statement.

"With this agreement in place, we will now look ahead to the Euro 2024 and 2025 qualifying campaigns, as we aim to see further success across both our senior teams in the near future."

WATCH WION LIVE HERE:&nbsp;

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) became the latest governing body to agree equal pay deals for men's and women's internationals on Wednesday. The deal comes into place immediately and covers the period up to and including the 2026 men's World Cup and 2027 women's World Cup.

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) became the latest governing body to agree equal pay deals for men's and women's internationals on Wednesday. The deal comes into place immediately and covers the period up to and including the 2026 men's World Cup and 2027 women's World Cup. A joint statement released by Wales men's and women's teams said: "Together Stronger has been the mantra across the Cymru national teams for us all, both on and off the pitch as we look to put Wales on the world stage." "As part of the FAW's strive towards equality, we are now proud to announce that together, our men's and women's teams have agreed to an equal pay structure for future international matches." Read more: Pornographic moans during live football telecast forces BBC to issue an apology World champions the United States, European champions England, Spain and Norway are among nations who have introduced equal pay for male and female players for representing their country. "We hope that this will allow future generations of boys and girls to see that there is equality across Welsh international football, which is important for society as a whole," added the players' statement. "With this agreement in place, we will now look ahead to the Euro 2024 and 2025 qualifying campaigns, as we aim to see further success across both our senior teams in the near future." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Wales men's and women's football teams to receive equal pay

On Thursday, Megan Rapinoe thanked the US men's team for showing solidarity in their fight for equal pay. She said that she is "very confident" about a favourable verdict in this matter.&nbsp;

US women's soccer team have been fighting with the US Soccer Federation since 2016, they want to get paid as much as the men's team does. The women's team are asking for $67 million as their backpay.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-womens-team-fights-back-against-governing-bodys-pay-claims-254494">US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims</a>

The American men's national team had backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-mens-team-slams-us-soccer-backs-equal-pay-for-women-players-280513">United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team</a>

In a strong statement released on the website of the US National Soccer Team Players Association, the men squad had joined the reigning World Champions in their fight for equal pay.&nbsp;

The men's team said: "We do not want a US Soccer Federation that behaves like FIFA."

Rapinoe has played a significant role in this dispute and is leading the demands for equality. She told the reporters ahead of the USA's SheBelieves Cup opener that she was grateful to the men's team for their support.&nbsp;

Megan said: "It was much appreciated".

"(The men) have been a little light on statements before, you need to be educated if you weigh in and it seems like they took time to make the statement they wanted but I have been saying for a long time that we all have to stand together.

"They think they deserve more money too and they said that. If they are being underpaid we are likely being underpaid too so it was a nice show of support and I look forward to more solidarity between the two teams."

28 members of the US women's team has to file class-action gender discrimination against US Soccer Federation. The trial is expected to begin in May.

On Thursday, Megan Rapinoe thanked the US men's team for showing solidarity in their fight for equal pay. She said that she is "very confident" about a favourable verdict in this matter.

On Thursday, Megan Rapinoe thanked the US men's team for showing solidarity in their fight for equal pay. She said that she is "very confident" about a favourable verdict in this matter. US women's soccer team have been fighting with the US Soccer Federation since 2016, they want to get paid as much as the men's team does. The women's team are asking for $67 million as their backpay. Also read: US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims The American men's national team had backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'. Also read: United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team In a strong statement released on the website of the US National Soccer Team Players Association, the men squad had joined the reigning World Champions in their fight for equal pay. The men's team said: "We do not want a US Soccer Federation that behaves like FIFA." Rapinoe has played a significant role in this dispute and is leading the demands for equality. She told the reporters ahead of the USA's SheBelieves Cup opener that she was grateful to the men's team for their support. Megan said: "It was much appreciated". "(The men) have been a little light on statements before, you need to be educated if you weigh in and it seems like they took time to make the statement they wanted but I have been saying for a long time that we all have to stand together. "They think they deserve more money too and they said that. If they are being underpaid we are likely being underpaid too so it was a nice show of support and I look forward to more solidarity between the two teams." 28 members of the US women's team has to file class-action gender discrimination against US Soccer Federation. The trial is expected to begin in May.

'It was much appreciated', says Megan Rapinoe after men show solidarity for equal pay

The American men's national team has backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'.

In a strong statement released on the website of the US National Soccer Team Players Association, the men squad have backed the reigning World Champions in their fight for equal pay.&nbsp;

<img alt="sdc" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="49e9a3f4-30bc-428a-a75d-af44866b2b81" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2812%29_11.jpg" />

"USMNT and USWNT players have always received less than fair compensation when playing for the National Teams. At the same time, every training session and game carries the risk of injury." in the statement.&nbsp;

The statement has come ahead of the lawsuit filed by the US women squad against the US soccer federation for class-action gender discrimination. The trial is set to begin in May.&nbsp;

In the statement: " The equal pay dispute, filed by members of the women’s National Team and set for trial in the spring, compares the women’s 2017-2021 deal with the expired men’s CBA negotiated in 2011. The correct comparison should be between what the women got with their 2017-2021 deal and triple what the Federation agreed to pay the men in 2011 or whatever the men negotiate in their new CBA that will be retroactive to January 1, 2019. Those comparisons are what makes it clear that the Federation had no intention of compensating the women fairly."&nbsp;

By the end of the statement release, the men team union said: "The practice of paying multi-million dollar bonuses to personnel associated with the Federation for running various Federation-controlled tournaments in the United States should be investigated and outlawed. Soccer is perhaps the most corrupt sport in the World. We do not want a US Soccer Federation that behaves like FIFA."

The American men's national team has backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'. In a strong statement released on the website of the US National Soccer Team Players Association, the men squad have backed the reigning World Champions in their fight for equal pay.

The American men's national team has backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'. In a strong statement released on the website of the US National Soccer Team Players Association, the men squad have backed the reigning World Champions in their fight for equal pay. "USMNT and USWNT players have always received less than fair compensation when playing for the National Teams. At the same time, every training session and game carries the risk of injury." in the statement. The statement has come ahead of the lawsuit filed by the US women squad against the US soccer federation for class-action gender discrimination. The trial is set to begin in May. In the statement: " The equal pay dispute, filed by members of the women’s National Team and set for trial in the spring, compares the women’s 2017-2021 deal with the expired men’s CBA negotiated in 2011. The correct comparison should be between what the women got with their 2017-2021 deal and triple what the Federation agreed to pay the men in 2011 or whatever the men negotiate in their new CBA that will be retroactive to January 1, 2019. Those comparisons are what makes it clear that the Federation had no intention of compensating the women fairly." By the end of the statement release, the men team union said: "The practice of paying multi-million dollar bonuses to personnel associated with the Federation for running various Federation-controlled tournaments in the United States should be investigated and outlawed. Soccer is perhaps the most corrupt sport in the World. We do not want a US Soccer Federation that behaves like FIFA."

United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - June 15th, 2019