The 2025 Club World Cup is set to award a record-breaking £775m in prize money, with Manchester City and Chelsea potentially earning up to £97m each.
The tournament, which will feature 32 teams, including 12 European clubs, will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13.
The prize money will be divided into two parts: £407m for participation, weighted by a ranking based on sporting and commercial criteria, and £368m awarded based on performance.
European clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, will receive a larger share of the participation prize money due to their higher ranking.
The top-ranked European team will receive £29.6m just for participating, with the potential to earn an additional £67.4m if they win all their group stage games and the tournament.
This would bring their total prize money to £97m, the largest ever awarded in club football over a seven-game format.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the prize money distribution reflects the pinnacle of club football, with the tournament aiming to grow the game beyond Europe and distribute money to clubs outside the traditional elite.
However, critics argue that the larger share of prize money awarded to top European clubs could distort competition with smaller leagues in Europe and beyond.
The revenues earned by Manchester City and Chelsea could also give them an advantage in staying within profit and sustainability regulations.
