Chelsea have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, after beating Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final held in New Jersey. While the trophy was a proud moment for the club, it’s the huge payday that’s making headlines.
Chelsea’s Cash Reward
For lifting the trophy, Chelsea will earn around $114.6 million, thanks to the tournament’s new prize money structure. With extra bonuses for performance and participation, the West London club has walked away as one of the biggest financial winners in club football history.
They earned:
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$40 million for winning the final
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$30 million for reaching the final
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$21 million for the semi-final
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$13.125 million for the quarter-final
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Plus group stage match bonuses
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And a base fee for taking part
What Was at Stake?
The 2025 Club World Cup featured $1 billion in total prize money – the largest in football history.
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$525 million was shared for simply taking part
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$475 million was awarded based on performance
Every win and every round brought extra cash.
How Much Did Each Team Make?
Here’s how much each club earned from the tournament (top 10 earners):
| Club | Stage | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Winners | $114.6 million |
| PSG | Finalists | $106.9 million |
| Real Madrid | Semi-finals | $82.5 million |
| Fluminense | Semi-finals | $60.8 million |
| Bayern Munich | Quarter-finals | $58.2 million |
| Borussia Dortmund | Quarter-finals | $52.3 million |
| Manchester City | Round of 16 | $51.7 million |
| Palmeiras | Quarter-finals | $39.8 million |
| Inter Milan | Round of 16 | $36.8 million |
| Al Hilal | Quarter-finals | $34.2 million |
Even clubs that didn’t make it out of the group stage earned millions:
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Atletico Madrid – $21.4 million
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FC Porto – $24 million
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Mamelodi Sundowns – $12.6 million
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Auckland City (Oceania) – $4.6 million
How Was the Money Split?
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Group stage win: $2 million
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Group stage draw: $1 million
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Round of 16: $7.5 million
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Quarter-final: $13.125 million
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Semi-final: $21 million
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Runner-up: $30 million
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Winner: $40 million
Participation fees varied:
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Europe: $12.8–$38.2 million (based on ranking)
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South America: $15.2 million
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Asia, Africa, North America: $9.55 million
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Oceania: $3.58 million
Final Takeaway
Chelsea’s win brought not just silverware, but serious money—more than some clubs make in an entire season. For many teams, simply showing up to the 2025 Club World Cup was worth tens of millions of dollars, making this tournament a cash machine like never before.
