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World football governing body FIFA has revealed that the winners of the 2025 Club World Cup will earn up to $125 million.
This was confirmed in a statement from FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, on Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the world football’s governing body announced a total prize of $1 billion for the event that will be hosted in the United States between June 14 and July 13, 2025.
About half of the $1 billion purse will be divided among all 32 clubs, with the amount per club based on sporting and commercial criteria.
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This means clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid will receive greater percentage than smaller clubs in a model FIFA developed with the European Club Association.
A further $475 million will be awarded on a performance-related basis. This will see the team with the most wins over a potential seven matches bank more cash, with a maximum pot of $125 million available.
In other news, Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The Super Eagles had reignited their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday.
However, against the Warriors on Tuesday, Eric Chelle’s men looked lacklustre and were wasteful in front of goal despite creating several chances.
Victor Osimhen eventually put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute, heading home after fine combination play between Tolu Arokodare and Ola Aina.
But the visitors stunned the home supporters with a last-minute equaliser in the 90th minute.
Tawanda Chirewa ran through the Eagles’ defence unchallenged before slotting the ball past Stanley Nwabali.
The result leaves Nigeria in fourth place with seven points, one behind Benin Republic and Lesotho.
