By: Kwame Bediako
FIFA has unveiled the details of the distribution of the record-breaking $1 billion (£774.6 million) prize pool for the upcoming Club World Cup. The governing body confirmed that the winners of the new 32-team format will take home a staggering $125 million (£96.8 million) in prize money. This marks the biggest-ever prize money for a football tournament.
All 32 clubs involved in the tournament will share a total of $525 million (£406.7 million) in appearance fees, although this sum will not be distributed equally among the teams. The European clubs involved in the tournament will receive payments on a ranging from $38.19 million (£29.6 million) at the top end to $12.81 million (£9.9 million) at the lowest. The rankings for these payments are based on “sporting and commercial criteria,” which has been approved by the European Club Association.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, emphasized that the distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football.
“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,” Infantino said.
In addition to the prize money for the participating teams, FIFA aims to generate an extra $250 million to support clubs worldwide. The final solidarity payments will be determined by the tournament’s commercial success. This unprecedented solidarity investment program demonstrates FIFA’s commitment to supporting club football globally.
The Club World Cup is set to take place with a new 32-team format, featuring the top clubs from around the world. With a record-breaking prize pool and a commitment to supporting club football, the tournament promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event.
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea are among the teams that have already secured their places in the tournament, having won the UEFA Champions League in 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively.
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