FIFA Announces $125 Million Prize for Club World Cup Winner

March 26, 2025

The winner of this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States could earn up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday.

The tournament, set to take place from June 14 to July 13, has a total prize pool of $1 billion, with FIFA outlining how the funds will be distributed among the 32 participating teams.

Each team will receive a share of the $525 million allocated for participation, while an additional $475 million will be awarded based on performance. The champion, after playing seven matches, could take home a maximum of $125 million, including bonuses.

European clubs will receive the largest portion of the prize money, with each team earning between $12.81 million and $38.19 million, depending on sporting and commercial factors. South American teams will get $15.21 million each, while teams from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa will receive $9.55 million each. Auckland City, the sole representative from Oceania, will be awarded $3.58 million for participating.

“The distribution model… represents the biggest prize money ever awarded to a competition comprising a group stage and a knockout phase,” Infantino stated.

He also revealed that an additional $250 million will be redistributed globally through a solidarity program aimed at supporting club football development.