How much will Chelsea, PSG earn from playing in FIFA Club World cup final?

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will go head-to-head in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, July 13, 2025 — a clash that promises not only sporting drama but also massive financial rewards.

With FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup format now fully in play, the spotlight isn’t just on the trophy but also on the lucrative prize money up for grabs. This final, featuring the Premier League giants and the newly crowned European champions, could become one of the most financially significant single matches in club football history.

What’s at Stake Financially?
Under the new tournament structure, clubs are rewarded for each stage they advance, with the opportunity to play up to six matches. Here’s the breakdown of prize money:

Group Stage: $2 million per win, $1 million per draw

Round of 16: $7.5 million

Quarter-finals: $13.125 million

Semi-finals: $21 million

Finalists: $30 million

Winners: $40 million

That means the eventual winner could pocket up to $70 million, combining the reward for reaching and then winning the final. Across the tournament, a total prize pool of $1 billion is being distributed among the 32 participating teams, with the maximum potential earnings per club set at $125 million.

Chelsea’s Earnings So Far
Chelsea have had a strong run to the final, picking up wins in five of their six matches:

Group Stage:

Beat LAFC 2-0 – $2 million

Lost to Flamengo 1-3

Beat ES Tunis 3-0 – $2 million

Round of 16: Defeated Benfica 4-1 – $7.5 million

Quarter-finals: Beat Palmeiras 2-1 – $13.125 million

Semi-finals: Saw off Fluminense 2-0 – $21 million

Including group stage wins and advancement bonuses, Chelsea have already earned approximately $89.5 million, factoring in additional participation incentives.

PSG’s Club World Cup Journey
PSG, fresh off their Champions League triumph, have also impressed en route to the final:

Group Stage:

Beat Atlético Madrid 4-0 – $2 million

Lost to Botafogo 0-1

Beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 – $2 million

Round of 16: Thrashed Inter Miami 4-0 – $7.5 million

Quarter-finals: Beat Bayern Munich 2-0 – $13.125 million

Semi-finals: Overpowered Real Madrid 4-0 – $21 million

The Parisians have so far earned around $107.7 million, also benefitting from FIFA’s participation payouts.

A Final Worth Millions
As Chelsea and PSG prepare to battle for the Club World Cup crown, the financial stakes are enormous. Beyond the prestige of lifting the trophy, both clubs have the opportunity to cap off their campaigns with historic earnings — and possibly set a new benchmark for revenue from a single football match.