FIFA Club World Cup 2025 offers $1 billion prize pool

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be the largest tournament in its history, featuring 32 teams. The tournament will take place in the summer and will be held across multiple stadiums in the USA. With no other major football tournaments happening this year, it is expected to draw significant global attention. Teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Miami will compete for glory. This year, FIFA has allocated a total prize money pool of $1 billion. However, about $250 million will go to clubs not participating in the tournament. This initiative aims to support teams outside of the 32 selected to play. The exact amount for these solidarity payments will be determined after the tournament's revenues are finalized. For the winning team, estimates suggest they could receive around $100 million. This amount is similar to what teams earn for winning the UEFA Champions League. The prize money is partly funded by a $1 billion broadcasting deal with DAZN, which will stream all matches from the event. The 2023 edition offered much less. Manchester City won $5 million after defeating Fluminense, with a total prize pool of $16 million shared among all participating clubs. City, which had a bye to the semi-finals, was guaranteed at least $2 million from that prize amount. In comparison, this year's tournament promises to be far more lucrative.