Club World Cup Prize Money Rankings
The Club World Cup isn't just about glory — it’s a cash-rich competition where every club walks away with millions. From Auckland City's modest £3.3m to Chelsea’s mammoth £84m, here’s a complete ranking of every club’s earnings.
32 – Auckland City: £3.3m
Auckland finished with the smallest total in the tournament. They received just £1.3m in participation and a minor £2m performance bonus.
31 – Seattle Sounders: £7m
The MLS side received the flat £7m participation fee. No performance bonus means their run was cut short.
30 – Urawa Reds: £7m
Japan’s Urawa Reds earned a standard £7m. Their early exit meant no further financial benefit.
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29 – Ulsan HD: £7m
The South Korean champions also left with £7m. They didn’t progress far enough to earn a bonus.
28 – Wydad: £7m
The Moroccan side earned £7m for participation. They didn’t manage to add anything from performances.
27 – Pachuca: £7m
The Mexican club took home the baseline £7m. It was a short-lived tournament for the Liga MX side.
26 – LAFC: £7.7m
LAFC slightly outperformed the base rate, earning £7.7m. Their showing brought them a small £0.7m performance bonus on top of the standard £7m.
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25 – ES Tunis: £8.5m
The Tunisian club took home £8.5m. Their participation fee of £7m was boosted by a £1.5m bonus for their efforts.
24 – Al Ahly: £8.5m
Matching ES Tunis, Al Ahly earned £8.5m in total. The Egyptian side is a regular at the Club World Cup and continues to bring in steady payouts.
23 – Al Ain: £8.5m
The UAE’s Al Ain also reached £8.5m. While not spectacular in performance, they did enough to secure a modest bonus.
22 – Mamelodi Sundowns: £9.2m
The South African side took home £9.2m. A £2.2m performance reward helped them stand out among the mid-tier clubs.
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21 – RB Salzburg: £11.6m
RB Salzburg earned £11.6m from the competition. Their participation fee of £9.4m and a £2.2m bonus reflect a respectable run.
20 – Boca Juniors: £12.6m
Boca brought in £12.6m. They received the full £11.1m participation payout plus a small bonus for progress.
19 – River Plate: £13.3m
River Plate just edged out their Argentine rivals with £13.3m. Their improved performance earned a larger bonus than Boca.
18 – Inter Miami: £15.5m
Led by global icons, Inter Miami earned £15.5m. Their debut campaign brought in good money from both participation and progress.
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17 – Monterrey: £15.5m
Monterrey matched Inter Miami’s total. The Mexican club’s consistency earned them an equal reward.
16 – Atletico Madrid: £17.4m
Atletico received £14.5m in participation and £2.9m in performance bonuses. They walked away with £17.4m overall.
15 – Porto: £17.6m
Porto earned slightly more with £17.6m in total. A strong base fee and limited performance bonus placed them mid-table in the rankings.
14 – Juventus: £19.6m
The Italian club secured £19.6m in prize money. While not among the final contenders, their showing was efficient and rewarded.
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13 – Botafogo: £19.6m
Botafogo equaled Juve’s earnings with a £19.6m total. It was a significant return for the Brazilian outfit.
12 – Flamengo: £20.3m
Flamengo earned £20.3m thanks to a strong mix of performance and base rewards. The club continues to deliver on the big stage.
11 – Benfica: £23m
The Portuguese giants earned £23m. Their solid tournament run justified the sizeable payout.
10 – Al Hilal: £25m
Al Hilal brought in £25m overall. A huge £18m performance prize elevated their total among the best non-European sides.
9 – Inter Milan: £26.3m
Inter collected £26.3m through consistent performances and a strong participation base. They remain one of Europe’s strongest competitors.
8 – Palmeiras: £29.1m
Palmeiras led all South American teams with £29.1m. Their tournament success translated into major financial gain.
7 – Manchester City: £37.8m
City, despite high expectations, took home £37.8m. A high base participation fee of £27.9m and a smaller performance bonus brought them into the top six.
6 – Borussia Dortmund: £38.4m
Dortmund surpassed City with £38.4m in earnings. They delivered solid performances to go with their £19.6m base fee.
5 – Bayern Munich: £42.7m
Bayern earned £42.7m, powered by a strong £24.6m base and an £18.1m performance prize. Their consistency continues to pay off.
4 – Fluminense: £50.4m
Fluminense shocked many by finishing with £50.4m. Their £39.3m performance prize shows just how deep their tournament run was.
3 – Real Madrid: £66.5m
The Spanish giants took in £66.5m. With £26.3m in participation and £40.2m in performance rewards, Madrid proved once again they are built for the big stage.
2 – PSG: £78.4m
The Parisians landed £78.4m in total — a massive £55.4m coming from performance alone. They made it count on the pitch and the balance sheet.
1 – Chelsea: £84m
Chelsea finished top of the money list with a staggering £84m total. An enormous £62.7m performance prize backed by a £21.3m base fee confirmed their dominance on and off the pitch.
