The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup not only brought global football glory to the pitch but also delivered massive financial rewards for participating clubs. With an expanded format and fierce competition, prize money surged—and the final earnings list highlights the tournament’s financial impact.
Finalists Dominate the Payouts
- Chelsea claimed the top prize, earning an estimated $114.6 million after winning the 2025 Club World Cup.
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) followed closely with $106.9 million for their runner-up finish.
Knockout Round Payouts
Top European and South American giants were among those who reached the knockout stage but fell short of the final:
- Real Madrid: $82.5 million
- Fluminense: $60.8 million
- Bayern Munich: $58.2 million
- Borussia Dortmund: $52.3 million
- Manchester City: $51.7 million
- Palmeiras: $39.8 million
- Inter Milan: $36.8 million
- Al-Hilal: $34.2 million
- Benfica: $29.9 million
- Flamengo: $27.7 million
- Botafogo: $27.2 million
- Juventus: $26.6 million
- Inter Miami & Monterrey: $21.1 million each
Group Stage Eliminations Still Earned Millions
Even clubs that didn’t advance past the group stage walked away with notable earnings:
- Porto: $24.0 million
- Atletico Madrid: $23.7 million
- River Plate: $18.2 million
- Boca Juniors: $17.2 million
- RB Salzburg: $15.2 million
- Mamelodi Sundowns: $12.6 million
- Al-Ahly: $11.6 million
- Al-Ain: $11.1 million
- Esperance de Tunis: $10.6 million
- LAFC: $10.1 million
- Pachuca: $9.6 million
- Seattle Sounders: $9.6 million
- Ulsan HD: $9.6 million
- Urawa Reds: $9.6 million
- Wydad AC: $9.6 million
- Auckland City: $4.6 million
A Record-Breaking Tournament
With record-breaking revenues distributed among more than 30 teams, the 2025 Club World Cup proved to be a historic event both competitively and financially. The earnings reflect not only match performance but also commercial exposure, broadcasting rights, and FIFA’s expanded financial commitment to the global game.