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FIFA Confirms $1 Billion Prize Pool for Expanded 2025 Club World Cup

The 32-team tournament in the United States will feature major clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, with concerns over player welfare persisting.

  • The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will feature an expanded format with 32 teams and a $1 billion prize pool, confirmed by FIFA.
  • The prize pool includes $475 million in performance-based rewards and $525 million in participation fees, with the tournament set for June 15 to July 13 in the U.S.
  • FIFA has introduced a $250 million solidarity investment program to support global club football as part of its broader economic strategy.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that all revenues from the tournament will go directly to club football, leaving FIFA reserves untouched.
  • Top European clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are confirmed participants, with Bayern expecting $30 million from participation fees and bonuses.
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