Flamengo leaves the Club World Cup with more than US$27.7 million in prizes — See the details
Flamengo may be out of the Club World Cup, but it didn’t leave empty-handed. The Rubro-Negro collected an impressive US$27.7 million (around R$152 million) in prize money despite being eliminated in the round of 16 after a 4–2 defeat to Bayern Munich on Sunday (June 29).
Flamengo’s Club World Cup Prize Breakdown
Even without advancing past the first knockout round, the team’s performance brought in significant earnings, thanks to FIFA’s lucrative prize pool:
- Participation bonus: US$15.2 million (R$83 million)
- Round of 16 qualification: US$7.5 million (R$41 million)
- Two wins in the group stage: US$4 million (R$22 million)
- One draw: US$1 million (R$5.5 million)
- Total: US$27.7 million — approximately R$152 million
Tournament Recap
Flamengo advanced from the group stage with two wins and a draw but fell short against a clinical Bayern Munich side in the round of 16. The German team capitalized on defensive errors and individual mistakes, ending the Rio club’s dreams of a second world title.
What’s Next for Flamengo?
With the Club World Cup behind them, Filipe Luís’ squad now turns its focus to:
- Campeonato Brasileiro
- Copa Libertadores
- Copa do Brasil
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