The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, promises to be a landmark edition in the tournament’s history. This will be the first time the competition features an expanded format, growing from the traditional seven teams to a total of 32 clubs from across the globe.
This edition of the Club World Cup will be the 21st in the competition’s history, and it marks a significant shift in both its structure and its global appeal. With more teams and a larger prize fund, the tournament is sure to attract attention from fans and players alike.
What is the new format of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will see 32 teams divided into eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The format is designed to be more inclusive, representing the global reach of football by featuring clubs from all six continental confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North, Central America, and the Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania), and UEFA (Europe). The tournament’s first match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, with Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly facing off against Inter Miami on June 14. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on July 13. This expanded format includes major names like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and others, all vying for glory in what promises to be an unforgettable month of football.
What is the prize money for the winners of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
With the expansion of the tournament comes a significant increase in the prize fund. FIFA has confirmed that the total prize pool for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will amount to a staggering $1 billion (£777 million). This is a massive rise compared to previous editions, which offered far less to the teams involved. In the 2023 Club World Cup, for example, the winner received $5 million (€4.6 million), with the runner-up securing $4 million. Other prizes included $2.5 million for third place, $2 million for fourth, and $1 million each for teams finishing fifth and sixth. The $1 billion prize pot in 2025 is a reflection of the competition’s expanded scope and the growing importance of the event within the global football calendar. The increase in prize money, alongside the new format and the high-profile teams taking part, is set to elevate the prestige of the FIFA Club World Cup to new heights.