FIFA has unveiled a groundbreaking prize pool for the upcoming Club World Cup, with the winner potentially earning up to an eye-watering $125 million. The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, setting the stage for one of the most lucrative football tournaments in history.
The expanded tournament, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, will feature 32 teams and boasts a total prize fund of a staggering $1 billion. Of that total, $525 million will be allocated to the participating teams simply for their involvement, ensuring that every team walks away with a substantial amount.
In addition to the participation funds, another $475 million will be distributed based on performance throughout the competition. The ultimate winner of the seven-match tournament could take home up to $125 million, including additional performance-related bonuses.
European clubs will receive the largest slice of the prize pie, with each team securing between $12.81 million and $38.19 million, influenced by both sporting achievements and commercial factors. South American clubs, another football powerhouse, will each pocket $15.21 million for competing, while teams from North and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa are guaranteed $9.55 million.
Auckland City, the sole representative from Oceania, will be awarded $3.58 million just for participating.
Infantino described the distribution model as the largest ever for a competition involving both a group stage and knockout rounds. He also highlighted the creation of an unprecedented solidarity program, which will redistribute an additional $250 million to support global football initiatives.
“This is the biggest prize money ever awarded in such a tournament, and all revenue from the competition will go back into supporting club football worldwide,” Infantino emphasized.
With the financial stakes higher than ever, this year’s Club World Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle with teams vying not only for global glory but also for one of the largest cash prizes in the history of sports.
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