The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to offer an unprecedented $1 billion prize pool, with the tournament champion standing to earn up to $125 million. This summer, 32 of the world’s best clubs will compete in a revamped format for the biggest prize money ever seen in club football.
FIFA officially revealed the financial details of the tournament, scheduled to take place across multiple venues in the United States between June and July 2024. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the significance of the event, stating that the prize structure reflects the highest level of club football.
Each club competing in the FIFA Club World Cup will have the opportunity to earn substantial payouts, starting from the group stage. The structure includes:
$2 million per win and $1 million per draw during the group stage.
$7.5 million for teams reaching the Round of 16.
$13.125 million for quarterfinalists.
$21 million for semifinalists.
$30 million for teams making it to the final.
An additional $40 million for the champion.
These figures mark the largest financial rewards ever allocated for a club football tournament.
FIFA also announced an additional $250 million investment program aimed at supporting club football worldwide. Infantino reassured stakeholders that FIFA will not retain any funds from the tournament, ensuring that all revenues are distributed back to club football, reinforcing its global development efforts.
Beyond performance-based rewards, teams will receive participation bonuses based on their regional federations:
Auckland City (Oceania’s champion) will receive at least $3.58 million.
Top UEFA clubs, including heavyweights like Real Madrid and Manchester City, will receive up to $38.19 million in participation fees alone.
The Club World Cup will adopt a seven-match group stage and playoff format, offering teams ample opportunities to progress and claim a share of the massive prize pool.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted in various cities across the United States. Some key match details include:
Opening match (June 14) – Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly (Egypt) in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Final match (July 13) – Hosted in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Other major host cities: Pasadena (California), Charlotte, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, Orlando, Nashville, Cincinnati, and Washington, D.C.
The tournament will feature some of the biggest clubs in world football, including:
England – Manchester City, Chelsea.
Spain – Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid.
Germany – Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund.
France – Paris Saint-Germain.
Italy – Inter Milan, Juventus.
South America – River Plate, Boca Juniors (Argentina), Flamengo, Palmeiras, Fluminense (Brazil).
Additionally, Major League Soccer (MLS) will be represented by Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami, further raising interest in North America.
Conclusion
The FIFA Club World Cup 2024 is shaping up to be the most lucrative and globally influential edition of the tournament yet. With a $1 billion prize pool, top European and South American clubs, and a host of exciting matchups across the United States, this tournament promises to be a milestone event in world football.