Manchester City and Chelsea stand to receive as much as £97 million in prize money from this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, making it one of the most lucrative club tournaments in football history.

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The total prize fund for the competition is £775 million, distributed among the 32 participating teams based on various factors. Of this, £407 million will be shared equally among all clubs, while £368 million will be awarded based on performance throughout the tournament.

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For comparison, last season’s Premier League prize money ranged from £175.9 million for champions Manchester City to £109.7 million for Sheffield United, who finished bottom of the table.

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FIFA’s ranking system, which considers both sporting success and commercial appeal, determines the amount each team earns simply for participating. European clubs, in particular, will receive a higher share than teams from other continents.

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The top-ranked European team will earn £29.6 million just for taking part. If that team wins all its group-stage matches and goes on to lift the trophy, it could secure the maximum prize of £97 million.

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Prize money per stage:

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Group-stage win: £1.5 million

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Round of 16 qualification: £5.8 million

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Quarter-finals: £10.2 million

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Semi-finals: £16.3 million

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Final victory: £31 million

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As a result, Manchester City and Chelsea, the two Premier League representatives in the competition—having qualified through their Champions League triumphs—have the opportunity to claim the biggest prize money ever awarded in a seven-game format.

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This year’s Club World Cup will be hosted in the United States from June 15 to July 13.

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Previously an annual tournament featuring seven teams, the competition has now been expanded to 32 teams and will be held once every four years.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the new prize distribution as a reflection of the tournament’s status as “the pinnacle of club football.”

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The competition will feature clubs from all six football confederations, including:

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UEFA (Europe) – 12 teams

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CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 teams

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AFC (Asia) – 4 teams

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CAF (Africa) – 4 teams

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CONCACAF (North & Central America) – 4 teams

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OFC (Oceania) – 1 team

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The 12 European spots are allocated based on Champions League performances over the past four seasons, making UEFA the most represented confederation in the tournament.

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With high stakes and a record-breaking prize pool, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be one of the most competitive and financially rewarding editions in history.

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