How much prize money did Chelsea win at the Club World Cup?

When the prize pool for the 2025 Club World Cup was announced it sent shockwaves through the sport. The $1 billion total prize fund is without precedent in the world of soccer; FIFA was eager to ensure that teams took this summer’s expanded tournament seriously.

Going into the final in New Jersey on Sunday, reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain were the overwhelming favorites but Chelsea stunned them with a resounding 3-0 victory.

The Premier League side become the first ‘World Champions’ in the new format and they have won a huge top prize. Sportico reports that they had earned $76 million through the semi-final stage and they will get an extra $40 million from their win in the final, taking their total earnings to $116 million.

Speaking at an event earlier this year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “The distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football and represents the biggest-ever prize money for a football tournament comprising a seven-match group stage and playoff format with a potential payout of $125 million foreseen for the winners.”

How does the prize money work at the Club World Cup?

The top prize is described as a “potential” amount because only a select group of teams were actually able to attain that highest figure. The payment distribution structure includes a ‘participation pillar’ which allocates a sum of money for each team for their appearance at the tournament. However not all teams will be paid the same and clubs from the highest-ranking confederation (UEFA) can earn substantially more.

The participation earnings are as follows: UEFA, $12.81 - 38.19 million; CONMEBOL, $15.21 million; Concacaf, $9.55 million; AFC, $9.55 million; CAF, $9.55 million, OF, 3.58 million.

Beyond that, the ‘sporting performance pillar’ allocates money on a more meritocratic basis with teams receiving money for games won and for advancing to the latter stages.

The sporting performance bonuses are: Group stage - $2 million per win, $1 million per draw; Round of 16 - $7.5 million; Quarterfinals - $13.125 million; Semifinals - $21 million; Runners-up - $30 million; Winner - $40 million. This money accumulates as the tournament continues.

But Infantino was at pains to point out that there will also be funding from the CWC tournament to help soccer initiatives around the world: “In addition to the prize money for the participating teams, there is an unprecedented solidarity investment program where we have a target of an additional $250 million being provided to club football across the world. This solidarity will undoubtedly provide a significant boost in our ongoing efforts in making football truly global.”

“Not only that, but FIFA will neither retain any funding for this tournament, as all revenues will be distributed to club football, nor will it touch FIFA’s reserves, which are set aside for global football development through the 211 FIFA Member Associations.”