Chelsea`s recent victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final not only validates their project with a young squad but also brings in substantial prize money, making their four-week journey to the U.S. highly profitable.
The Blues secured victory in the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup by defeating PSG 3-0 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. They scored all three goals in a dominant first half before controlling the game in the second. Cole Palmer starred, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro`s goal. Palmer solidified his status as a key attacker, while Pedro quickly made an impact less than two weeks after joining the team.
Manager Enzo Maresca concluded his first season with two trophies, including the UEFA Europa Conference League won in May. Qualifying for the revamped Club World Cup ensured significant prize money for all 32 participating teams, as FIFA allocated a total of $1 billion. Chelsea departs the U.S. with the largest financial gain, benefiting from both the `participation pillar` and `sporting performance pillar` components of the tournament`s prize money distribution.
Here is a detailed breakdown of Chelsea`s earnings from their final victory and their overall prize money throughout the tournament.
Earnings for Winning the Final
Chelsea earned $40 million specifically for winning Sunday`s final. However, simply reaching the final guaranteed them a minimum of $30 million.
Total Earnings from the Tournament
Before the final, Chelsea had already accumulated $76 million from their earlier victories in the competition. They missed out on an additional $2 million by not beating Flamengo in the group stage. The `participation pillar` alone guarantees teams a base amount, and for Chelsea, this component amounted to $37.66 million.
As a top European club, Chelsea received close to the maximum possible amount ($38.19 million) from the participation share.
Combining earnings from performance and participation, Chelsea`s total prize money from the month-long tournament is $153.66 million. This represents a significant portion of their season`s earnings. For context, the team finishing fourth in the 2024-25 Premier League received close to $220 million.
Sporting Performance Pillar
| Stage | Earnings per club |
|---|---|
| Group stage (three matches) | $2 million per win, $1 million per draw |
| Round of 16 | $7.5 million |
| Quarterfinals | $13.125 million |
| Semifinals | $21 million |
| Runners-up | $30 million |
| Winner | $40 million |
Participation Pillar
| Confederation | Earnings per club |
|---|---|
| UEFA | $12.81 – 38.19 million |
| CONMEBOL | $15.21 million |
| Concacaf | $9.55 million |
| AFC | $9.55 million |
| CAF | $9.55 million |
| OFC | $3.58 million |
