The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 showcases young soccer talents from around the world. Teams are competing not just for the trophy, but also for substantial financial rewards that highlight the importance of this event.
Every goal and save matters, impacting both the standings and potential financial benefits. The prize money structure underlines FIFA’s commitment to developing future stars and recognizing excellence in youth soccer.
The competition also has wide-ranging effects, with the title win representing more than just a victory on the field. The champions’ reward signifies the tournament’s growing importance in the soccer world.
What is the prize money for the FIFA U-20 World Cup?
While there is no official press release from FIFA, recent reports about the 2025 tournament’s final stages suggest that a significant financial reward is provided to the winning national team’s governing body.
The reported amount for the National Football Federation (FA) of the country that wins the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 is around $1 million. Other top finishers, like the third-place team, are expected to receive about $300,000.
A view of the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2014. (Source: Michael Bradley/Getty Images for ATEED)
It’s important to note that this prize money goes to the National Football Federation and not directly to the players. The player bonuses are additional incentives set by each winning country’s FA, leading to varying compensation.
For instance, in the last tournament, player bonuses varied greatly, with some associations offering over $100,000 each to their players, while others provided smaller amounts.