FIFA Club World Cup
Here’s how much money each team will earn from playing in the Club World Cup
FIFA are still working on refining the official figures following the announcement of the TV agreement with DAZN.
The financial details of the Club World Cup remain one of FIFA’s best-kept secrets. Gianni Infantino is still working to secure funding for the Super World Cup and finalise the prize structure.
So far, he has secured significant sponsorship deals with major brands such as Hisense, Bank of America, Budweiser, and Rock-it Cargo. These companies are also set to partner with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup and will contribute to covering the prize money for the 32 participating teams.
Additional funding will come from the broadcaster that has acquired the television rights for the Club World Cup. After lengthy negotiations, an agreement has been reached with DAZN, a powerful streaming platform, to broadcast the event globally.
This partnership ensures the tournament’s international visibility. While the exact figures of the deal have not been disclosed, estimates suggest it is worth around €1 billion. This revenue will help finance the tournament, aligning with Infantino’s repeated assurances that FIFA will not contribute any of its own funds toward the Super World Cup.
Prize distribution for participating clubs
Initially, Infantino proposed a minimum payout of €50 million per team for participation—totaling €1.6 billion—along with performance-based bonuses. However, these figures remain unofficial, and reports suggest lower amounts are under consideration.
European clubs, represented by the European Club Association (ECA), have been lobbying for a larger share of the prize pool, arguing that they generate the majority of the tournament’s revenue. They oppose equal distribution and instead favour a proportional model based on their contributions to the event.
Approximately 70% of the prize pool is expected to go to the 12 European clubs participating in the tournament: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Juventus, Benfica, Porto, and Red Bull Salzburg. These payouts will increase as teams achieve specific milestones, similar to the reward structures in other FIFA and UEFA competitions. The final bonuses will depend on the revenue generated from television rights, with the ECA anticipating significant payouts for Europe’s top clubs.
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw?
The Club World Cup draw is to take place on Thursday December 5, 2024, as a live studio event. It is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.
How can I watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw?
Viewers in the US can watch the draw live on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and DAZN USA. You can also tune in to the event on FIFA.com and FIFA+, the global governing body’s streaming service.
What’s more, you will have the option of following AS USA’s live-text coverage of the Club World Cup draw.
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