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

The 32-team tournament, set to begin in the United States on June 15, faces mounting criticism over its impact on player welfare and scheduling strains.

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Overview

  • The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 teams in a month-long competition from June 15 to July 13, hosted across 11 U.S. cities.
  • FIFA has confirmed a $1 billion prize pool, with $475 million allocated as performance bonuses and $525 million as participation fees; the winner could earn up to $125 million.
  • Teams qualify by winning their continental championship or through a four-year ranking system, with a maximum of two clubs per country allowed.
  • Criticism from FIFPRO and players like Rodri and Alisson Becker highlights concerns over player fatigue and the compressed summer schedule.
  • The expanded format, championed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, aims to globalize club football and provide a platform for clubs outside traditional powerhouses.