FIFA has revealed that the winner of the 2025 Club World Cup will earn up to $125 million in prize money.
This announcement comes as part of the details for the expanded event, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13.
The total prize pool for the competition will reach $1 billion, with $525 million allocated for all participating teams, which will be divided based on their performance in the tournament.
The remaining $475 million will be awarded according to the teams’ results during the matches.
The champion of the competition could walk away with a record $125 million, including bonuses.
European teams will receive the highest share of the prize money, with each club expected to earn between $12.81 million and $38.19 million.
South American clubs will each be granted $15.21 million for their participation, while teams from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa will receive $9.55 million.
The Oceania representative, Auckland City, will take home $3.58 million.
In addition to the prize money, FIFA plans to launch a solidarity program that will distribute an additional $250 million to football clubs around the world.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed that this will be the largest prize pool ever for a competition that includes both a group stage and knockout phase.
The event will also support the global development of football, with all proceeds being reinvested into club football worldwide.
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