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FIFA Announces $1 Billion Prize Pool for Expanded Club World Cup

The tournament, set for June in the U.S., will feature 32 teams and serve as a test event for the 2026 World Cup.

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Overview

  • FIFA will distribute $1 billion in prize money among the 32 participating clubs in the expanded Club World Cup this summer.
  • The tournament, running from June 15 to July 13, will be held in the United States as a precursor to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
  • Solidarity payments totaling $100 million are planned for clubs not participating, though specific details are yet to be disclosed.
  • DAZN has secured global broadcasting rights and will stream all 63 matches for free, reportedly paying FIFA $1 billion for the rights.
  • The inaugural Women's Club World Cup has been postponed from 2026 to 2028, with an alternative competition for continental champions planned in interim years.