FIFA has revealed a substantial participation fee of USD 9.55 million for each of the four African teams set to compete in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 13, 2025, in the United States.
The four African clubs—Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), and Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)—will receive the same participation fee as their counterparts from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF). This is part of the massive USD 1 billion prize pool for the first-ever 32-team competition.
Following consultations with key stakeholders, including the European Club Association, and with the approval of the FIFA Council, FIFA has confirmed the distribution model for the new competition. This includes a prize fund of USD 1 billion for the 32 participating clubs and introduces a groundbreaking global solidarity model.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented, “The distribution model for the FIFA Club World Cup highlights the pinnacle of club football and offers the largest-ever prize pool for a tournament featuring a seven-match group stage and playoff format. The winners could earn up to USD 125 million.”
Infantino further added, “Alongside the prize money, there will be an unprecedented solidarity investment programme, aiming to contribute an additional USD 250 million to club football worldwide. This will help in our efforts to make football a truly global sport.”
Additionally, FIFA assured that no tournament revenue will be retained by the organization; all funds will be directed towards club football. Furthermore, FIFA will not use any of its reserves for this tournament, which are dedicated to global football development through its 211 Member Associations.
The prize distribution for the 2025 edition is divided into two main pillars:
- Total prize pool: USD 1 billion, consisting of:
- Sporting Performance: USD 475 million
- Participation: USD 525 million
Sporting Performance Pillar: USD 475 million
- Group Stage (three matches): USD 2.0 million for a win, USD 1.0 million for a draw
- Round of 16: USD 7.5 million per club
- Quarter-Final: USD 13.125 million per club
- Semi-Final: USD 21.0 million per club
- Finalist: USD 30.0 million per club
- Winner: USD 40.0 million
Participation Pillar: USD 525 million
- Europe: USD 12.81-38.19 million per club
- South America: USD 15.21 million per club
- North, Central America & Caribbean: USD 9.55 million per club
- Asia: USD 9.55 million per club
- Africa: USD 9.55 million per club
- Oceania: USD 3.58 million per club
