
Chelsea’s triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final not only boosts the team’s reputation with its youthful lineup but also brings a significant financial reward. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for Chelsea at MetLife Stadium, with all goals scored in the first half. Cole Palmer notably scored twice and assisted Joao Pedro’s goal, showcasing his emerging talent with the Blues.
Manager Enzo Maresca culminates his first season with two trophies, including the UEFA Europa Conference League title won previously. The new Club World Cup’s prize structure promises considerable financial benefits for participating teams, totaling $1 billion across all 32 entrants.
Chelsea secured a substantial $40 million prize from their final win, ensuring at least $30 million for their journey to the match. Over the tournament, they accumulated $76 million from earlier victories, and if they had beaten Flamengo, an additional $2 million could have been earned. Consequently, the participation pillar alone guarantees the Blues $116 million.
Additionally, through the participation pillar, Chelsea netted $37.66 million. Given their status among Europe’s elite, they maximized available earnings from this component, almost reaching $38.19 million.
In total, Chelsea walks away with $153.66 million for their month-long efforts. For context, the fourth-place team in the Premier League for 2024-25 received approximately $220 million in payouts.
How much money did Chelsea earn for winning the Club World Cup final?
Chelsea pocketed $40 million for their final victory but had a guaranteed minimum of $30 million for reaching the final.
How much money did Chelsea earn during the Club World Cup?
Prior to the final, Chelsea earned $76 million from their games, along with the possibility of an extra $2 million if they had defeated Flamengo in group matches. They earn $116 million through the participation pillar alone.
For their performance, details reveal:
Stage | Earnings per club |
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Group stage | $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 |
For the participation pillar based on confederations:
Confederation | Earnings per club |
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UEFA | $12.81 - 38.19 million |
CONMEBOL | $15.21 million |
Concacaf | $9.55 million |
AFC | $9.55 million |
CAF | $9.55 million |
OF | $3.58 million |