Much Money Every Club Has Earned So Far at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup in 2025 has introduced major changes: an expanded 32-team format, higher prestige, and most notably, a significant increase in prize money. The tournament now mimics UEFA’s structure, with earnings split between performance-based payouts and participation fees — rewarding both progress and pedigree.
While notable absentees like Liverpool, Napoli, and Barcelona are enjoying a break, the clubs involved are cashing in big. With over £772 million in total prize money on the table, every point counts.
Lowest Earners:
- Auckland City (New Zealand) – £3.53 million
- Managed just 1 point, 1 goal scored, 17 conceded.
- Wydad Casablanca, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, Ulsan HD, and Urawa Red Diamonds – All earned £7.38 million despite limited results.
- LAFC – £8.15 million, earned through a 1-1 draw with Flamengo.
- ES Tunis – Slightly more at £8.92 million after beating LAFC.
Mid-Tier Earners:
- Boca Juniors – £13.29 million
- River Plate – £14.06 million
- Monterrey & Inter Miami – Both earned £16.25 million, despite Inter Miami’s early exit.
- These funds are likely to help offset the high wages of stars like Messi and Suarez.
Top 15 Clubs by Earnings (So Far):
| Rank | Club | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Porto | £17.85 million |
| 14 | Juventus | £20.06 million |
| 13 | Botafogo | £20.62 million |
| 12 | Flamengo | £21.39 million |
| 11 | Benfica | £22.53 million |
| 10 | Al-Hilal | £24.95 million |
| 9 | Inter Milan | £26.84 million |
| =7 | Palmeiras, Fluminense | £29.11 million |
| 6 | Manchester City | £37.70 million |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | £38.18 million |
| 4 | Chelsea | £39.13 million |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain | £40.79 million |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | £42.48 million |
| 1 | Real Madrid | £44.90 million |
Key Takeaways:
- South American clubs like Palmeiras, Fluminense, and River Plate are thriving.
- Al-Hilal shocked Europe by beating Manchester City, showing Saudi clubs can compete.
- European giants like PSG, Bayern, and Real Madrid dominate the financial rewards.
- Despite a humbling exit, Inter Miami made a solid profit — a boost for their high-profile squad.