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FIFA Club World Cup prize money: How much do the winners earn in 2025?

32 teams will compete to be crowned the best club in the world during the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup under its new format—and a massive amount of money will be on the line. Here’s a breakdown of how the prize money will be distributed in this year’s tournament.

The FIFA Club World Cup is set to launch a groundbreaking new format in 2025, featuring 32 soccer clubs from every continent competing to be crowned the best team in the world. For the first time in history, the competition will resemble the international World Cup structure—but for clubs—with prestige, global recognition, and significant prize money all on the line.

The tournament kicks off on Saturday, June 14 at 7:15 p.m. ET, beginning with an elaborate opening ceremony followed by the inaugural match between Al Ahly and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The Argentine star will be one of the most watched players in the competition, drawing eyes from every corner of the soccer world.

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While there is excitement about the spectacle, there is also uncertainty. Questions remain about the overall competitiveness, the level of performance, and how motivated the clubs will be—especially with some teams arriving just weeks after finishing grueling domestic campaigns. However, the financial rewards alone are expected to be a major incentive.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Prize money breakdown

FIFA has already released the official prize distribution, and it’s one that may surprise many—especially the clubs currently preparing for the event. A total prize pool of $1 billion USD will be up for grabs, a record-breaking figure in club soccer history.

That amount is divided into two primary pillars: Participation (5 million USD) and Performance-Based Rewards (5 million USD). This structure ensures that all participating teams will earn substantial compensation just for qualifying, while also rewarding competitive success in a meaningful way.

Here’s the performance-based breakdown by round:

  • Group Stage: Win

    That amount is divided into two primary pillars: Participation ($525 million USD) and Performance-Based Rewards ($475 million USD). This structure ensures that all participating teams will earn substantial compensation just for qualifying, while also rewarding competitive success in a meaningful way.

    Here’s the performance-based breakdown by round:

    • Group Stage: Win – $2 million USD | Draw – $1 million USD
    • Round of 16: +$7.5 million USD
    • Quarterfinals: +$13.125 million USD
    • Semifinals: +$21 million USD
    • Runner-up: +$30 million USD (in addition to prior earnings)
    • Champion: +$40 million USD (on top of prior round rewards)

    Historic shift in club soccer economics

    The 2025 edition marks a seismic shift in how global club soccer is rewarded financially. Previous versions of the Club World Cup, featuring just seven teams, had far smaller prize pools. Now, with a format mirroring the international World Cup and significantly more at stake, this iteration is being dubbed by FIFA as a “Big Bang moment” for club soccer.

    Notably, in previous editions, the tournament winner would typically take home a few million dollars. In 2025, that figure could soar well above $100 million USD, depending on performance. That would make the Club World Cup one of the most lucrative competitions in the world, rivaling the UEFA Champions League in total club earnings.

    Global impact and legacy

    In addition to the core prize money, FIFA has committed to distributing an extra $250 million USD through a global solidarity program designed to benefit clubs worldwide. This initiative underscores FIFA’s intent to use the tournament not just as a financial windfall for elite clubs, but also as a platform to elevate soccer across all regions.

    As anticipation builds, clubs will not only be chasing a world title but also one of the largest financial paydays in club soccer history. With legacy, pride, and wealth on the line, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is poised to redefine the global soccer landscape.

    From: bolavip.com

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    FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts during the draw ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Miami, the United States.
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  • Round of 16: +.5 million USD
  • Quarterfinals: +.125 million USD
  • Semifinals: + million USD
  • Runner-up: + million USD (in addition to prior earnings)
  • Champion: + million USD (on top of prior round rewards)

Historic shift in club soccer economics

The 2025 edition marks a seismic shift in how global club soccer is rewarded financially. Previous versions of the Club World Cup, featuring just seven teams, had far smaller prize pools. Now, with a format mirroring the international World Cup and significantly more at stake, this iteration is being dubbed by FIFA as a “Big Bang moment” for club soccer.

Notably, in previous editions, the tournament winner would typically take home a few million dollars. In 2025, that figure could soar well above 0 million USD, depending on performance. That would make the Club World Cup one of the most lucrative competitions in the world, rivaling the UEFA Champions League in total club earnings.

Global impact and legacy

In addition to the core prize money, FIFA has committed to distributing an extra 0 million USD through a global solidarity program designed to benefit clubs worldwide. This initiative underscores FIFA’s intent to use the tournament not just as a financial windfall for elite clubs, but also as a platform to elevate soccer across all regions.

As anticipation builds, clubs will not only be chasing a world title but also one of the largest financial paydays in club soccer history. With legacy, pride, and wealth on the line, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is poised to redefine the global soccer landscape.

From: bolavip.com

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