The winner of this year’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States could earn up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday.
The total prize pool for the tournament, set to take place from June 14 to July 13, stands at $1 billion, with FIFA outlining how the funds will be distributed among the 32 participating teams.
- Participation Funds: $525 million will be shared equally among all competing teams.
- Performance-Based Rewards: $475 million will be distributed based on teams’ progress in the tournament.
- Champion’s Earnings: The winning team, after playing seven matches, could earn a maximum of $125 million, including performance bonuses.
European clubs will receive the largest share, with individual payouts ranging from $12.81 million to $38.19 million, depending on sporting and commercial factors.
South American teams will each receive $15.21 million, while clubs from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa will earn $9.55 million each.
Auckland City, the sole representative from Oceania, will be awarded $3.58 million for participating.
Infantino highlighted that, in addition to prize money, FIFA will launch an unprecedented $250 million solidarity programme to support global football development.
“The distribution model… represents the biggest prize money ever awarded to a competition comprising a group stage and a knockout phase,” Infantino stated, emphasizing that all tournament revenue will be reinvested in club football.
