The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup culminated in a surprising victory for Premier League side Chelsea, who were crowned champions after a decisive 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, the Blues secured their triumph with a sensational first-half performance, featuring goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.
Palmer's exceptional display saw him score twice and provide an assist, a feat achieved by only two other Chelsea players this century in a final.
Joao Pedro, who joined the club during the tournament from Brighton & Hove Albion, also proved instrumental, finding the net in both the semi-final and the final.
As winners, Chelsea are set to receive a substantial financial windfall, reportedly close to $129.5 million.
In this article, Pulse Sports breaks down each club's expected earnings from the inaugural expanded tournament.
How the 2025 Club World Cup Prize Money was distributed
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup distinguished itself with an unprecedented total prize money pot of $1 billion, marking it as the largest-ever prize money for a club football tournament.
The substantial sum was strategically divided into two primary pillars to ensure comprehensive financial engagement across the participating clubs.
The 'Participation Pillar' allocated $525 million, distributed to clubs simply for competing, while the 'Sporting Performance Pillar' accounted for $475 million, awarded based on on-field results throughout the competition.
Structure of the performance-based results
Group Stage (three matches): $2.0 million per win, $1.0 million per draw.
Round of 16: An additional $7.5 million per club.
Quarter-final: An additional $13.125 million per club or $13.1 million.
Semi-final: An additional $21 million per club.
Finalist: An additional $30 million.
Winner: An additional $40 million.
For participation fees, European clubs received a range of $12.81 million to $38.19 million, with the exact sum determined by a ranking based on sporting and commercial criteria.
South American clubs received $15.21 million, while clubs from North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa each received $9.55 million.
Oceania's sole representative received $3.58 million.
Club World Cup Prize Money breakdown
As reported by Swiss Ramble, here's what each club earned at the inaugural Club World Cup.
Chelsea - Confederation: Europe - Winners - Prize Money: $114.6 million
Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory over PSG in the final, capping an unexpected triumph.
Despite a group stage loss to Flamengo, Maresca's side showcased resilience and attacking prowess, with key contributions from Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, earning them the tournament's top prize.
Paris Saint-Germain - Confederation: Europe - Finalists - Prize Money: $106.9 million
PSG reached the final after a dominant campaign, including a 4-0 semi-final win over Real Madrid.
Despite their strong form and high expectations, they fell short against Chelsea.
Their deep run ensured a significant financial return, reflecting their status as European powerhouses.
Fluminense - Confederation: South America - Semi-finalists - Prize Money: $60.8 million
The Brazilian side made a strong showing, reaching the semi-finals before being defeated by eventual champions Chelsea.
Their impressive performance secured a substantial payout, highlighting the financial rewards available to top South American clubs in the expanded format.
Real Madrid - Confederation: Europe - Semi-finalists - Prize Money: $$82.5 million (minimum)
The Spanish giants reached the semi-finals, where their tournament run was ended by a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite not reaching the final, their progression to the last four ensured a significant financial gain, underscoring their consistent presence at the elite level of football.
Palmeiras - Confederation: South America - Quarter-finalists - Prize Money: $39.83 million
The Brazilian club advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Their strong performance secured a considerable sum, demonstrating the financial benefits of a deep run for CONMEBOL representatives in the revamped Club World Cup format.
Borussia Dortmund - Confederation: Europe - Quarter-finalists - Prize Money: $52.3 million
Dortmund reached the quarter-finals, securing a substantial prize.
Their participation and progression underscored the financial opportunities for top European clubs in the expanded competition, even without reaching the later stages.
Bayern Munich - Confederation: Europe - Quarter-finalists - Prize Money: $58.2 million
Bayern Munich progressed to the quarter-finals, earning a significant sum. Their presence reinforced the strong European contingent in the tournament, benefiting from the substantial prize money allocated to clubs reaching the last eight.
Al Hilal - Confederation: Asia - Quarter-finalists - Prize Money: $34.2 million
The Saudi Arabian club reached the quarter-finals, securing a notable prize.
Their performance highlighted the growing strength of Asian football and the financial rewards available to AFC representatives making a deep run in the expanded Club World Cup.
Flamengo - Confederation: South America - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $27.71 million
The Brazilian club advanced from their group, notably defeating eventual champions Chelsea 3-1, before exiting in the Round of 16.
Their participation and performance ensured a significant financial return, reflecting the competitive nature of the tournament.
Botafogo - Confederation: South America - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $26.71 million
The Brazilian side progressed to the Round of 16, securing a substantial prize from their participation. Their journey in the tournament underlined the financial incentives for CONMEBOL clubs to compete strongly in the expanded format.
Manchester City - Confederation: Europe - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $51.7 million
The English champions advanced to the Round of 16, securing a substantial payout. Their participation in the expanded Club World Cup highlighted the financial benefits for top European clubs, even though their campaign ended earlier than anticipated.
Inter Milan - Confederation: Europe - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $36.8 million
The Italian side progressed to the Round of 16, earning a significant sum. Their involvement highlighted the financial benefits available to European clubs in the new tournament structure, reinforcing its global appeal.
Benfica - Confederation: Europe - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $32.2
The Portuguese club reached the Round of 16, securing a notable prize. Their participation in the expanded Club World Cup showcased the financial incentives for European teams to compete, even if they did not advance to the later stages.
Juventus - Confederation: Europe - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $26.6 million
The Italian giants advanced to the Round of 16, ensuring a substantial financial return. Their involvement in the tournament underscored the significant prize money available to European clubs, irrespective of reaching the quarter-finals or beyond.
Monterrey - Confederation: CONCACAF - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $21.05 million
The Mexican club reached the Round of 16, securing a significant prize. Their performance highlighted the financial rewards available to CONCACAF representatives making it past the group stage in the expanded Club World Cup.
Inter Miami - Confederation: CONCACAF (Host) - Reached Last 16 - Prize Money: $21.05 million
As the host nation representative, Inter Miami progressed to the Round of 16, earning a substantial sum.
Their participation demonstrated the significant financial benefits for CONCACAF clubs, even for those still developing on the world stage.
River Plate - Confederation: South America - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $18.21 million
The Argentinian club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a considerable sum, underscoring the substantial base earnings provided by the new prize money structure for CONMEBOL teams.
Boca Juniors - Confederation: South America - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $17.21 million
The Argentinian giants were eliminated in the group stage. Even with an early exit, their participation secured a significant financial return, reflecting the generous base prize money for South American clubs in the expanded competition.
Atletico Madrid - Confederation: Europe - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $21.4 million
Atletico Madrid exited in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a substantial financial return, highlighting the significant base earnings for European clubs in the expanded tournament.
RB Salzburg - Confederation: Europe - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $15.8 million
The Austrian club was eliminated in the group stage. Their participation still secured a considerable prize, demonstrating the substantial base earnings provided by the new prize money structure for European teams, even without leaving the group stage.
FC Porto - Confederation: Europe - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $24 million
The Portuguese club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite an early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for European clubs in the expanded competition.
Mamelodi Sundowns - Confederation: Africa - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $12.6 million
The South African club was knocked out in the group stage. Their participation still earned a substantial prize, showing the significant base earnings offered by the new prize money structure for African teams, even without advancing from their group.
Al Ahly - Confederation: Africa - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $11.56 million
The Egyptian club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for African clubs in the expanded competition.
Esperance - Confederation: Africa - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $11.6 million
Despite participating in the group stage, the African team still earned a significant prize, showing the substantial earnings from the new prize money structure for African teams, even without progressing further.
LAFC - Confederation: CONCACAF - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $10.6 million
The MLS club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for CONCACAF clubs in the expanded competition.
Al Ain - Confederation: Asia - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $11.6 million
The UAE club was eliminated in the group stage. Their participation still secured a notable prize, showcasing the substantial earning potential provided by the new prize money structure for Asian teams, even without progressing.
Pachuca - Confederation: CONCACAF - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $9.6 million
The Mexican club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for CONCACAF clubs in the expanded competition.
Seattle Sounders - Confederation: CONCACAF - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $9.6 million
The American club was eliminated in the group stage. Their participation still secured a considerable prize, demonstrating the substantial base earnings provided by the new prize money structure for CONCACAF teams, even without advancing.
Ulsan - Confederation: Asia - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $9.6 million
The South Korean club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for Asian clubs in the expanded competition.
Urawa Reds - Confederation: Asia - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $9.6 million
The Japanese club was eliminated in the group stage. Their participation still secured a considerable prize, demonstrating the substantial base earnings provided by the new prize money structure for Asian teams, even without advancing.
Wydad AC - Confederation: Africa - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $9.6 million
The Moroccan club exited the tournament in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, underscoring the substantial base earnings for African clubs in the expanded competition.
Auckland City - Confederation: Oceania - Knocked out at Group Stage - Prize Money: $4.6 million
The New Zealand club was eliminated in the group stage. Despite their early departure, their participation secured a significant financial return, highlighting the base earnings for Oceania's sole representative in the expanded competition.
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