- The winner of the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup format could earn up to $125 million
- Total prize fund for the tournament stands at $1 billion, with an additional $250 million in solidarity payments
- Group stage victories and progression through knockout rounds will bring incremental financial rewards
Key Takeaways:
FIFA has confirmed that the champion of the first edition of the new-format Club World Cup could walk away with a staggering $125 million in prize money. The global football governing body announced that the overall prize fund for the 32-team competition will be $1 billion, which will be distributed among all participating clubs. In addition to that, $250 million will be allocated as solidarity payments to clubs not competing in this edition of the tournament.
💵 FIFA confirmed financial details for the 2025 Club World Cup.
🏆 Winner to earn up to $125m!
💲 Group stage win: $2.0m
💲 Reaching R16: 7.5m
💲 Reaching QF: 13.125m
💲 Reaching SF: 21.0m
💲 Reaching F: 30.0m💸 UEFA clubs will earn $12.81m to $38.19m just for participation. pic.twitter.com/RPKCoqvc7t
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The exact earnings for each team will also depend on their results in the group stage, where each side is guaranteed to play three matches. A win in the group stage will bring in $2 million, while a draw will yield $1 million. Progression to the Round of 16 will secure another $7.5 million, with an additional $13.125 million available for reaching the quarter-finals.
Reaching the semi-finals will earn clubs a further $21 million. The champion will then receive $40 million for winning the final, while the runner-up will collect $30 million.
Out of the $1 billion prize pool, $525 million will be distributed solely as participation fees to the clubs involved in the competition. The remaining $475 million will be awarded based on sporting performance.