The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has confirmed the substantial prize money distribution for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, with the tournament winner set to receive USD 125 million (approximately R2,277,287,500 at current exchange rates).

Notably, each participating team from the African continent, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, and Esperance, will receive a guaranteed USD 9.55 million (approximately R174 million).

In a statement released on Wednesday, FIFA outlined the financial structure: ““In line with the budgetary principles for the FIFA Club World Cup™ and following fruitful discussions with key stakeholders, including the European Club Association, as well as the approval of the FIFA Council, FIFA has confirmed the distribution model for its new club competition that includes USD 1 billion prize money for the 32 participating clubs, plus a substantial and groundbreaking global solidarity model.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino elaborated: “The distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football and represents the biggest-ever prize money for a football tournament comprising a seven-match group stage and playoff format with a potential payout of USD 125 million foreseen for the winners. 

“In addition to the prize money for the participating teams, there is an unprecedented solidarity investment programme where we have a target of an additional 250 million dollars being provided to club football across the world. This solidarity will undoubtedly provide a significant boost in our ongoing efforts in making football truly global. 

“Not only that, but FIFA will neither retain any funding for this tournament, as all revenues will be distributed to club football, nor will it touch FIFA’s reserves, which are set aside for global football development through the 211 FIFA Member Associations.”  

The distribution model for the 2025 edition is structured as follows:

• Total Prize Money Pot: USD 1 billion, comprising a sporting performance pillar of USD 475 million and a participation pillar of USD 525 million.
• Sporting Performance Pillar: USD 475 million
  • Group Stage (three matches): USD 2.0 million per win/USD 1.0 million per draw per club
  • Round of 16: + USD 7.5 million
  • Quarter-Final: + USD 13.125 million
  • Semi-Final: + USD 21.0 million
  • Finalist: + USD 30.0 million
  • Winner: + USD 40.0 million
• Participation Pillar: USD 525 million
  • Europe: USD 12.81-38.19 million* (*Determined by a ranking based on sporting and commercial criteria)
  • South America: USD 15.21 million
  • North, Central American & Caribbean: USD 9.55 million
  • Asia: USD 9.55 million
  • Africa: USD 9.55 million
  • Oceania: USD 3.58 million

Sundowns, making their second appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup, will begin their campaign in the United States against Ulsan HD at Inter&Co Stadium in Florida on 18 June. Their highly anticipated match against Dortmund will follow at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, three days later at 18:00. They will conclude their group stage matches against Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on 25 June at 21:00.