How much did Chelsea earn at Club World Cup 2025?

Chelsea’s Club World Cup win came with a trophy and a massive payday.

On Sunday, the Premier League side beat Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to win the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, hosted across the United States. The Blues didn’t just make history—they walked away with over $150 million in prize money, part of FIFA’s new $1 billion payout structure.

It also capped a standout summer for manager Enzo Maresca, who now has two titles in his debut season. And with more than 1.5 million tickets sold throughout the tournament, FIFA’s revenue from the expanded competition is likely to be just as eye-popping.

Here’s a breakdown of how much Chelsea earned, how FIFA structured the payout, and what it all means for club football.

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How much prize money did Chelsea earn at Club World Cup 2025?

Breakdown:

• Participation fee: $37.66 million
• Group stage (2 wins): $4 million
• Round of 16: $7.5 million
• Quarterfinal vs Benfica: $13.125 million
• Semifinal vs Palmeiras: $21 million
• Final vs PSG: $30 million

Total haul: $153.66 million 

Chelsea’s total earnings from the 2025 Club World Cup add up to an impressive $153.66 million. This figure includes both FIFA’s participation fee and performance-based bonuses accumulated at each stage of the tournament.

All 32 teams were guaranteed a participation fee based on their confederation. As one of Europe’s top sides, Chelsea received $37.66 million from this pot, nearly the maximum available under the tournament’s rules.

Over the course of the competition, Chelsea earned an additional $89.5 million through performance bonuses. Their two group-stage wins brought in $4 million, though they missed out on an extra $2 million by losing to Flamengo. Progressing to the round of 16 added $7.5 million, followed by $13.125 million for beating Benfica in the quarterfinals.

A hard-fought win over Palmeiras in the semis earned the club another $21 million, while Sunday’s dominant 3–0 win against PSG in the final brought in the single biggest bonus—$30 million.

That brings their combined haul to just over $153 million.

How does Chelsea’s earnings compare to Premier League or Champions League payouts?

Chelsea’s Club World Cup earnings are about 70% of what a fourth-place team in the Premier League made during the 2024–25 season, which was close to $220 million. It also comes close to the kind of revenue teams generate in a full Champions League run—despite being earned over just a few weeks.

For a tournament that was once treated as a formality for European teams, the revamped Club World Cup now offers top-tier financial returns. Chelsea’s payout, for example, is more than the €22 million they earned from winning the Europa Conference League earlier in the year.

What PSG earned as runners-up

Although PSG walked away without the trophy, they won’t be too disappointed financially. The French club earned $30 million for finishing second—far more than what clubs typically receive in other FIFA tournaments.

This is PSG’s biggest international payout to date, reflecting the expanded size and commercial push behind the Club World Cup’s new format. 

For PSG, the final represented their closest approach to a first major international title, while Chelsea added another prestigious trophy to their collection.

How much tickets were sold?

More than 1.5 million tickets were sold for the 2025 Club World Cup, making it one of FIFA’s most commercially successful tournaments to date. The United States played host, with matches spread across large-capacity stadiums in cities like New Jersey, Orlando, and Los Angeles.

Some matches, like PSG vs. Atletico Madrid, drew over 80,000 spectators, and Inter Miami’s debut saw close to 61,000 fans turn up. The final between Chelsea and PSG, held at MetLife Stadium, packed out the venue in a celebratory end to the tournament.

However, not every fixture saw that level of turnout. Chelsea vs. LAFC reportedly drew just 22,000 fans in a stadium built for over 70,000. Games in Orlando, such as Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Ulsan, had sparse crowds—barely 3,400 fans in a 25,000-seat venue. FIFA has said it expects stronger numbers in future editions, especially when popular teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich return to the group stages.

Who scored the most goals at the 2025 Club World Cup?

Several big names made their mark on the scoresheet throughout the tournament. Kylian Mbappé, fresh off his European Golden Shoe win, continued his fine form. He was joined by elite scorers like Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Jamal Musiala—each of whom scored across multiple stages of the tournament.

Lionel Messi, who turns 38 soon, added to his legacy with five goals across his Club World Cup history, bringing his total tournament tally to eight. Another standout was Angel Di Maria, now at Benfica, who surprised fans with four goals. Gonzalo Garcia, Marcos Leonardo, and Serhou Guirassy also impressed with four goals each.

Here’s a quick rundown of the players:

What’s next for Chelsea?

Chelsea have already used some of their Club World Cup earnings to sign João Pedro and Liam Delap, with more transfer business expected before the 2025-26 season begins.

The $124 million prize money haul made the month-long US trip financially worthwhile for the Blues, who are already qualified for European competition through their Premier League finish and Conference League victory.

For Maresca, the Club World Cup trophy caps off a successful first season that has delivered two major trophies and significant prize money.