The winner of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, will earn up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday.
The tournament, which now features 32 teams, has a total prize pool of $1 billion. FIFA has outlined how the funds will be distributed, with $525 million allocated for participation fees and another $475 million set aside for performance-based rewards.
The champions, after playing seven matches, could claim a maximum of $125 million, including additional bonuses. European clubs are set to receive the highest payouts, with earnings ranging from $12.81 million to $38.19 million, based on sporting and commercial factors. South American teams will each earn $15.21 million, while clubs from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa will receive $9.55 million each. Auckland City, the sole representative from Oceania, will take home $3.58 million.
Infantino described the financial structure as the largest prize money distribution ever for a tournament featuring both group-stage and knockout-phase matches. He also highlighted an unprecedented solidarity program, which will redistribute an additional $250 million to support football development worldwide.
All revenue generated from the competition, Infantino assured, will be reinvested into club football to further strengthen the sport at all levels.
