Zurich – A New Era for Global Club Football

In a groundbreaking move, FIFA has announced an unprecedented USD 1 billion prize fund for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, marking a historic shift in the landscape of club football. The decision, revealed at the FIFA Council meeting, signals the organization’s commitment to both elite competition and financial solidarity across the footballing world.

The 2025 edition of the tournament will feature an expanded 32-club format, bringing together the best teams from around the world in a spectacle that promises to redefine international club football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that the tournament is more than just a competition—it’s a game-changer for financial equity in football.

“The FIFA Club World Cup will not just be the pinnacle of club football but also a brilliant demonstration of solidarity that will reward clubs in general to a degree never seen before,” Infantino stated.

Key Announcements from FIFA’s Council Meeting:

✅ FIFA Women’s Club World Cup to launch in 2028
✅ FIFA Women’s Champions Cup to kick off in 2026
✅ Bidding process opens for the 2031 & 2035 Women’s World Cups
✅ USD 2.3 billion investment into global football development through the FIFA Forward Programme

Another major revelation was FIFA’s staggering USD 13 billion revenue target for the 2023-2026 cycle, with nearly 90% reinvested into global football development. FIFA also assured that all revenue generated from the Club World Cup would go directly to participating clubs and a solidarity model to benefit clubs worldwide.

“FIFA will not keep a single dollar,” Infantino assured, emphasizing the organization’s dedication to growing the game at every level.

With these landmark initiatives, FIFA is not just enhancing club football but ensuring financial inclusivity for the global football community.