The FIFA Club World Cup hasn't always been a big deal. This year, FIFA is trying to change that by flashing cash. A total of $1 billion in prize money will be awarded, and $125 million will go to the winning club. Let's break down how that prize money is awarded.
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FIFA Club World Cup Prize Pool
Millions are available in prizes right from the start of the competition, with $2 million awarded for a win in the Group Stage and a draw earning $1 million. Brazilian side Fluminense went 1-2-0 through the Group Stage, netting Thiago Silva's side $4 million.
| Stage | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | $40,000,000 |
| Runner-up | $30,000,000 |
| Semi-Final | $21,000,000 |
| Quarter-Final | $13,125,000 |
| Round of 16 | $7,500,000 |
| Group Stage | Win $2,000,000 Draw $1,000,000 |
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The eventual champion will earn $40 million for winning this tournament, while the runner-up nets $30 million. Both sums of money are astronomical when compared to the 2023 Club World Cup prize pool.
Massive Jump
The last FIFA Club World Cup handed out a total of $16 million in prize money, with the winners receiving $5 million. Manchester City, who won the 2023 Club World Cup, exceeded their 2023 winnings with three Group Stage wins at the 2025 tournament, earning them $6 million.
The massive jump in total prize money awarded was a decision by FIFA to make this tournament matter rather than an afterthought in a club's preseason. The increased prize pool explains why several teams rushed to sign players before the competition, such as Real Madrid pushing to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.
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Unlocks Spending For European Teams
The extra cash has already allowed some European teams to spend in the transfer window, or at least recoup what they've already spent.
Chelsea, a club that has spent heavily in previous transfer windows, has spent $244 million in this transfer window. They've already recouped $20.4 million by selling off a few players, but that's still a $224 million deficit for this season.
Through a 2-0-1 Group Stage and defeating Benfica in the Round of 16, they've already earned $11.5 million, which could rise to $26.625 million with a win over Palmeiras in the Quarter-Finals.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be decided at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13, where $40 million will be handed to the winning club. You can catch every game of the Club World Cup through DAZN.
