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 that the total prize pool for the tournament, scheduled from June 14 to July 13, is $1 billion.
FIFA has outlined how the funds will be distributed among the 32 participating teams. Each team will receive a portion of the $525 million allocated for participation, while an additional $475 million will be awarded based on performance.
The champions, after playing seven matches, could take home a maximum of $125 million, including bonuses. European clubs will receive the largest share, ranging from $12.81 million to $38.19 million per team, depending on sporting and commercial factors. South American teams will each get $15.21 million, while teams from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa will receive $9.55 million each. Auckland City, the only representative from Oceania, will earn $3.58 million for participating.
Infantino emphasized that this distribution model represents the highest prize money ever awarded for a tournament featuring both group and knockout stages. He also announced a $250 million solidarity program to support global football development.
Additionally, he confirmed that all revenue generated from the competition would be reinvested into club football worldwide.
