FIFA to announce $1 billion prize money for 2025 Club World Cup | OneFootball

FIFA will award a record-breaking $1 billion in total prize money for the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States, according to Sky Sports.

The governing body has not disclosed how they plan to fund the inaugural 32-team tournament but has secured sponsorship and broadcasting deals.

British streaming service DAZN secured exclusive global broadcasting rights for the tournament in December, with the contract reportedly worth around €1 billion.

FIFA has agreed sponsorship agreements with major brands such as Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Hisense, and AB InBev.

Despite the mouth-watering sums involved, FIFA has received staunch criticism for the Club World Cup.

The global footballers’ union FIFPro and the European Leagues Association have filed a complaint with the European Commission,

They have accused FIFA of exploiting its position and overloading the football calendar, raising concerns over player welfare.

The tournament will feature 12 teams from Europe, six from South America and four each from Asia, Africa, and North and Central America.

Auckland City and Inter Miami complete the line-up.

Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City are also in line to secure a substantial sum from the lucrative prize pool.

The European Club Association (ECA) is negotiating on behalf of European clubs, with discussions also ongoing regarding solidarity payments for non-participating clubs.

The tournament will be hosted across 12 venues in 11 US cities, culminating in the final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which will also stage the 2026 World Cup final.