Real Madrid deep into $122 million battle in the United States
Real Madrid, already qualified for the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup, can still multiply its earnings at the FIFA tournament in the United States.
To the Round of 16… with their pockets full—and there’s more to come. Real Madrid advances past the group stage of the Club World Cup with their coffers already brimming, having secured over $48 million in prize money—an amount that could grow significantly in the coming rounds.
This revamped World Cup, designed by FIFA, offers a staggering prize pool exceeding $1 billion, with over $100 million potentially going to the champion if a top European club wins it all. A large portion of that pie has already been served. Madrid’s earnings so far are largely the result of simply participating in this new tournament format, held in the United States.
Just for entering the competition, Real Madrid earned $35.7 million. They added another $4 million for two group-stage victories against Pachuca and RB Salzburg ($2 million per win), plus $1 million for their opening draw against Al Hilal. Qualifying for the Round of 16 brought in another $7.5 million, bringing their total to $48.2 million.
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| Madrid’s earnings in the Club World Cup | Prize money in millions (USD) |
|---|---|
| Participation earnings | 35.7 |
| Wins (2) in group stage | 4 |
| Draw (1) in group stage | 1 |
| Qualification to the Round of 16 | 7.5 |
| TOTAL | 48.2 |
There’s still a massive pot up for grabs: $259 million remains to be claimed, with the prizes escalating each round. Here’s what’s at stake:
- Quarterfinalists: $13.125 million each
- Semifinalists: An additional $21 million
- Runners-up: $30 million
- Champion: $40 million, plus the golden trophy
If Madrid wins it all, their total haul could reach $122 million. So while the action continues on the pitch, the financial game off it is just as intense.
| Earnings in the following rounds | Prize money in millions (USD) |
|---|---|
| Quarter finals | 13.125 |
| Semi-finals | 21 |
| Final | 30 |
| Competition winner | 40 |
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