Club World Cup Final: How Much Will Chelsea and PSG Earn?
As Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepare to face off in the first-ever expanded Club World Cup final this Sunday, July 13 at 4 PM (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, both clubs are not just chasing glory but a massive payday.
What’s the Prize for the Champion?
The winner of Chelsea vs PSG will take home $40 million in prize money from FIFA. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
When combined with progressive earnings from earlier rounds, the maximum prize for an unbeaten champion is $102.8 million. However, since both Chelsea and PSG suffered one group-stage loss, the highest amount either club can earn is $100.8 million.
Full Breakdown of Club World Cup Prize Money:
| Stage | Prize |
|---|---|
| Participation Fee | $15.2 million |
| Group Stage Wins (2) | $4 million |
| Round of 16 | $7.5 million |
| Quarterfinals | $13.1 million |
| Semifinals | $21 million |
| Runner-up | $30 million |
| Champion | $40 million |
Total Guaranteed Earnings So Far: $90.8 million
Total with Title Win: $100.8 million
In Brazilian Reais: Approx. R$562.4 million
How Much Has Chelsea Earned So Far?
- Participation Fee: $15.2 million
- Group Stage Wins (2): $4 million
- Round of 16: $7.5 million
- Quarterfinals: $13.1 million
- Semifinals: $21 million
- Final Qualification (Runner-up minimum): $30 million
Total Guaranteed: $90.8 million
If Chelsea wins the title: $100.8 million
PSG’s Earnings Mirror Chelsea’s
Despite following a different path to the final, PSG has earned the exact same prize money as Chelsea:
- Participation Fee: $15.2 million
- Group Stage Wins (2): $4 million
- Round of 16: $7.5 million
- Quarterfinals: $13.1 million
- Semifinals: $21 million
- Final Qualification (Runner-up minimum): $30 million
Total Guaranteed: $90.8 million
If PSG wins the title: $100.8 million
A Billion-Dollar Showdown
This final isn’t just a historic moment in football it’s a financial milestone. With over $100 million at stake and both clubs backed by powerful ownership groups (Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital for Chelsea, and Qatar Sports Investments for PSG), the clash at MetLife Stadium will be as much about financial firepower as it is about football.
Will Chelsea secure their second Club World Cup title or will PSG lift the trophy for the first time in club history? Either way, both sides are walking away with a financial windfall.
