In a bold move that signals a new era for international club football, FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament, which will be hosted in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025, will offer a staggering $1 billion in total prize money — with the winning team set to pocket up to $125 million.

A Billion-Dollar Boost to Global Club Football
This massive financial injection represents the most lucrative prize offering in club football history and is part of FIFA’s broader strategy to elevate the prestige of the Club World Cup. The revamped format will include 32 teams, aligning more closely with the structure of the FIFA World Cup.

The $1 billion prize pool will be split into two major segments:

Participation Rewards $525 million: Distributed based on the club’s commercial and sporting value. Powerhouses like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, who boast massive global fanbases and rich competitive histories, are expected to receive substantial amounts simply for participating.
Performance-Based Rewards $475 million: Teams will earn bonuses for wins and draws, with the top performers in the knockout stages receiving increasingly higher payouts. The breakdown includes:

$2 million for a win in the group stage
$1 million for a draw
$7.5 million for reaching the Round of 16
$13.125 million for the Quarterfinals
$21 million for the Semifinals
$30 million for the Finalist
$40 million for the Champion, which when added to previous winnings, totals $125 million for the title-winning team

Structure of the 2025 Club World Cup
This will be the first edition of the Club World Cup with 32 teams, expanding from the previous format of 7 teams. The competition will feature eight groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to a Round of 16. The tournament will then follow a knockout format until the final.

The expanded format means that fans can expect to see top talents like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland gracing the pitch in a global contest of champions.

FIFA’s Commitment to Football Development
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that none of the tournament's revenue will be retained by the organization. Instead, all earnings will be channeled to participating clubs. Additionally, FIFA's reserve funds will remain untouched, preserving them for long-term football development initiatives worldwide.

“This is a historic moment for club football,” Infantino said. “It not only rewards excellence on the pitch but also ensures that revenues are distributed fairly to clubs across the globe, enhancing the game's competitive balance.”

Why This Matters
This prize pool dwarfs previous editions of the Club World Cup and even some national team tournaments. It sends a clear message: FIFA is intent on turning the Club World Cup into a prestigious, must-watch global tournament. For clubs, it represents a major financial incentive, especially for those outside Europe looking to make their mark on the world stage.

Moreover, for football fans in the United States, the tournament will serve as a precursor to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering a taste of high-stakes international football a year early.