FIFA Club World Cup Prize Money-How Much Would PSG, Chelsea, Inter Miami & Others Earn?

Chelsea knocked out Fluminense. PSG edged past Real Madrid. Two of Europe’s elite now go head-to-head for the title — and a massive payday.

Because beyond the trophy and the bragging rights, there’s one more reason this tournament has everyone locked in: money.

FIFA confirmed a $1 billion prize pool for this expanded edition of the Club World Cup — the biggest ever in club football. Just qualifying came with a check. Going further? That’s where the real cash piles up.

The prize structure

Participation fees vary depending on a club’s confederation and ranking — starting at $3.5 million and going up to $38 million. Then come the performance bonuses:

Group Stage

• $2 million per win
• $1 million per draw

Knockout Rounds

• Round of 16: $7.5 million
• Quarterfinals: $13.1 million
• Semifinals: $21 million
• Finalist: $30 million
• Champion: $40 million

So far, Chelsea and PSG have each racked up at least $60 million, depending on their group results and base fee. With both now in the final, they’re guaranteed more — and the winner could walk away with upwards of $125 million in total earnings.

Even clubs that didn’t get close, like Inter Miami, made it worth the trip. A Round of 16 finish brought in about $21 million — huge money for a club still finding its feet on the world stage and aiming to add more players to the squad before the summer transfer window closes.

This is the first time the FIFA Club World Cup is being played in this new format. Previous editions featured only the champions from each continent. Now, 32 teams qualify to compete for the title by winning major trophies over a four-year cycle. The next Club World Cup will take place in 2029.