The 2025 Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, will feature a historic prize pool of $1 billion. This tournament, the first to include 32 participating teams, aims to establish itself as a landmark event in international football. According to FIFA’s announcement during its congress on Thursday, this unprecedented figure includes a solidarity fund designed to benefit clubs not participating in the tournament, fostering the global development of football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized during the congress that this tournament will not only represent the pinnacle of club football but also serve as a demonstration of “solidarity.” He also assured that all revenue generated by the tournament will be distributed among the participating clubs and through the solidarity fund, reaffirming that FIFA will not retain a single dollar of the income.
GUARANTEED MONEY FOR EUROPEAN CLUBS
Of the $1 billion, $500 million will be distributed as a fixed amount among the qualified teams, while the remaining $500 million will be allocated based on the results achieved during the tournament. European clubs will receive the largest share of the prizes, with €284 million allocated to the 12 UEFA teams participating, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Atlético de Madrid.
Real Madrid is the club with the highest guaranteed earnings before the tournament begins, with €35 million, of which €10 million is fixed, and the rest is assigned based on factors such as visibility and commercial appeal.
$37 MILLION FOR THE CHAMPION
The tournament format will be similar to that of the World Cup for national teams, with a group stage consisting of eight groups of four teams. Each victory in this phase will award $2 million, and each draw will award $1 million. From the round of 16 onwards, the rewards increase: $7 million for playing this round, $12 million for reaching the quarterfinals, $20 million for the semifinalists, $28 million for the finalists, and an additional $37 million for the champion.
This means that if Real Madrid wins the tournament after defeating its rivals in the group stage and knockout rounds, it could earn a total of €145 million in prizes.
A TOURNAMENT THAT WILL MARK A TURNING POINT
The 2025 Club World Cup stands out not only for its record-breaking prize figures but also for its impact on the football calendar. With 63 matches in one month, the tournament promises to be an unprecedented sporting spectacle. Additionally, FIFA has signed a $1 billion agreement with DAZN to broadcast all matches for free, ensuring the event’s global reach.
