2025 FIFA Club World Cup Prize Money: How Much Will Each Club Earn?

2025 FIFA Club World

FIFA has revealed the full prize money breakdown for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, confirming a record-setting total payout of USD 1 billion to the 32 participating clubs. The tournament winner could take home as much as USD 125 million.

This landmark financial package—approved by the FIFA Council after extensive consultations with key stakeholders including the European Club Association—marks the largest prize pool ever allocated in club football history for a single tournament.

> “The distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football and represents the biggest-ever prize money for a football tournament,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “A potential payout of USD 125 million is foreseen for the winners.”

In addition to prize money, FIFA also introduced a USD 250 million solidarity investment programme aimed at strengthening the global football ecosystem and narrowing the gap between clubs and regions. This initiative is designed to promote balance and growth across the sport worldwide.

USD 1 Billion Club World Cup Distribution Model

The prize fund is structured around two core pillars:

1. Sporting Performance – USD 475 million

Clubs will earn increasing sums based on their progress through the seven-match format:

Group Stage (3 matches):

Win: USD 2 million per match

Draw: USD 1 million per match

Round of 16: +USD 7.5 million

Quarter-finals: +USD 13.125 million

Semi-finals: +USD 21 million

Runner-up: +USD 30 million

Champion: +USD 40 million

2. Participation – USD 525 million

Fixed participation fees will be awarded based on continental confederation:

Europe: USD 12.81–38.19 million per club

South America: USD 15.21 million

North/Central America & Caribbean: USD 9.55 million

Asia: USD 9.55 million

Africa: USD 9.55 million

Oceania: USD 3.58 million

The expanded 32-team Club World Cup will debut with a brand-new format aimed at elevating the level of global club competition. To complement the tournament, FIFA has also launched a new Club World Cup show, offering fans fresh perspectives, behind-the-scenes access, and comprehensive coverage worldwide.

With every dollar of revenue committed to club football and a major solidarity fund in place, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to become a groundbreaking chapter in the evolution of the global game.

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