Chelsea have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following a commanding 3-0 victory over UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, 13th July 2025. The triumph not only brought footballing glory but also delivered a staggering financial windfall, with total earnings from the tournament estimated between $131 million and $153 million (£95.7 million to £114.7 million), inclusive of participation fees.
The newly expanded and revamped Club World Cup has significantly increased its financial incentives, rivalling the UEFA Champions League in monetary rewards. Chelsea alone received between £9.5 million and £28.5 million ($12.8 million to $38.2 million) simply for participating, with the final amount based on FIFA’s performance metrics for European clubs.
In the group stage hosted in the United States, Chelsea won two matches and lost one, earning $4 million (£2.8 million) in prize money. Their continued success through the knockout rounds brought in substantial sums:
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$7.5 million (£5.5 million) for reaching the Round of 16
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$13.125 million (£9.7 million) for the quarter-finals
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$21 million (£15.6 million) for the semi-finals
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$30 million (£22.3 million) for reaching the final
Their title win earned them a further $40 million (£29.8 million), bringing their total match-related prize money to $115 million (£86.2 million). When added to the participation payout, the club’s total earnings from the tournament stand at a minimum of $131 million (£95.7 million), potentially reaching $153 million (£114.7 million), depending on the final calculation of bonuses.
This impressive financial haul underscores the growing importance and competitiveness of the restructured Club World Cup, which now offers stage-by-stage financial rewards:
Prize Money Breakdown by Tournament Stage:
| Stage | Amount (USD/GBP) |
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| Group Stage Win | $2m / £1.4m per win |
| Group Stage Draw | $1m / £746k per draw |
| Round of 16 | $7.5m / £5.5m |
| Quarter-final | $13.125m / £9.7m |
| Semi-final | $21m / £15.6m |
| Finalist | $30m / £22.3m |
| Winner | $40m / £29.8m |
The tournament earnings have already begun to influence Chelsea’s transfer dealings. The club’s recent acquisitions—including £30 million striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, £60 million winger Pedro Neto from Brighton & Hove Albion, and £29 million Palmeiras talent Estevão Willian—have all been effectively funded by the Club World Cup payout.
With significant financial backing now in place, Chelsea are well-positioned to continue reinforcing their squad as they gear up for the 2025–26 season.
