By: Kwame Bediako
Chelsea were crowned 2025 FIFA Club World Cup champions after a commanding 3-0 win over Champions League winners PSG on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Beyond the glory on the pitch, Chelsea have secured a staggering financial reward from the tournament, with total earnings estimated between $131 million and $153 million, including participation fees. This lucrative payout highlights the growing financial significance of the revamped Club World Cup.
Chelsea received between £9.5 million and £28.5 million ($12.8 million to $38.2 million) simply for competing in the tournament, with the exact amount based on FIFA’s performance criteria for European clubs.
During the group stage in the USA, Chelsea won two matches and lost one, earning $4 million (£2.8 million) in prize money. Progressing through each knockout round added substantial sums: $7.5 million for reaching the last 16, $13.125 million for the quarter-finals, $21 million for the semi-finals and $30 million as finalists.
The biggest payday came with Chelsea’s tournament victory, which awarded them an additional $40 million (£29.8 million). Altogether, Chelsea’s prize money from match wins and progression totaled $115 million (£86.2 million), with the participation payout pushing their total earnings to a minimum of $131 million (£95.7 million) and potentially as high as $153 million (£114.7 million).
This prize money rivals the rewards offered by the UEFA Champions League, with the new Club World Cup prize structure designed to incentivize global competition. Each stage of the tournament carried specific financial bonuses, including $2 million (£1.4 million) per group stage win, $7.5 million (£5.5 million) for the round of 16, $13.125 million (£9.7 million) for the quarter-finals, $21 million (£15.6 million) for the semi-finals, $30 million (£22.3 million) for finalists and $40 million (£29.8 million) for the winner.
Chelsea’s financial windfall has already made a tangible impact on their transfer business. The £30 million signing of striker Liam Delap from Ipswich, Pedro Neto’s £60 million move from Brighton, and Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian’s £29 million transfer have all been effectively covered by the Club World Cup earnings. This boost gives Chelsea greater flexibility to strengthen their squad further as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Below are price money accumulated from every stage:
| Stage | Per club |
| Group stage (three matches) | $2m / £1.4m win or $1m/ £746k draw |
| Round of 16 | + $7.5m / £5.5m |
| Quarter-final | + $13.125m / £9.7m |
| Semi-final | + $21.0m / £15.6m |
| Finalist | + $30m / £22.3m |
| Winner | + $40m / £29.8m |
