Club World Cup 2025 Prize Money Explained: Appearance Fees, Bonuses, and the Max Payout

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup carries a US$1 billion prize pool. Here’s a clean breakdown of what every team gets for showing up and what they can earn for winning—plus why European clubs can top out at US$155.8M if they run the table.

1) The big picture

• Total: US$1.0B

• Appearance fees: US$525M (all teams)

• Performance bonuses: US$475M (by results)

2) Performance bonuses (per stage)

• Group stage (3 matches): Win US$2M, Draw US$1M (per match)

• Round of 16: +US$7.5M

• Quarterfinals: +US$13.125M

• Semifinals: +US$21M

• Runner-up: +US$21M

• Champion: +US$40M

3) Appearance fees (by confederation)

• UEFA: US$12.81M–US$38.19M (tiered by sporting/commercial score)

• CONMEBOL: US$15.21M per team

• CONCACAF / AFC / CAF / OFC: US$9.55M per team

4) How a champion reaches US$155.8M

A UEFA club that wins all three group matches and the trophy lands at least US$130.4M and up to US$155.8M, once its confederation-based appearance fee band is applied.

The model rewards winning yet guarantees a floor for all entrants. As matches are played, each club’s payout updates automatically with its results.