Zurich: FIFA has officially confirmed a $1 billion total prize fund for the expanded Club World Cup set to take place in the United States, ensuring that the 32 participating teams will receive a share of the lucrative earnings.
The announcement comes just over three months before the tournament kicks off in Miami and follows the finalization of a broadcast deal with DAZN, a streaming platform backed by Saudi Arabian investment.
Top European clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain were among the 12 teams from Europe that pushed FIFA for clarity on financial rewards.
While FIFA did not disclose the prize distribution formula, the organization assured clubs that they would earn tens of millions of dollars for participating in the month-long event.
According to FIFA’s 2024 financial report, the total revenue for the Club World Cup is projected at $2 billion, with a significant portion allocated to solidarity payments for qualifying clubs.
FIFA estimates $500 million in ticket and hospitality sales across the 63 matches, which will be staged in 12 cities across the United States.
The Club World Cup’s revenue will contribute to FIFA’s ambitious goal of reaching $13 billion in total income for the current four-year cycle, which concludes with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA’s financial report also disclosed the salary details of its president, Gianni Infantino, as part of its transparency reforms introduced in 2016.
With the prize money and broadcast deals secured, FIFA is positioning the 2025 Club World Cup as a groundbreaking event in club football history. The full financial impact of the tournament will be detailed in FIFA’s 2027 financial report, providing a clearer picture of its long-term success.
