A defining summer in global soccer is drawing to a close with a monumental clash set for the FIFA Club World Cup final in the United States. With two European titans vying for glory, the stage is set for one last battle between Chelsea and the newly crowned kings of Europe.
For Paris Saint-Germain, the stakes are historic—not only do they have the chance to seal an unprecedented international quadruple, but also to bring home one of the largest financial prizes in soccer history.
PSG’s road to the final has been nothing short of dominant. The Qatar-backed club swept aside the continent’s best, including an emphatic 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semifinal. The win cemented their place in the final and underlined their title credentials in this inaugural expanded 32-team tournament.
Having already clinched the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France, PSG now has its sights on the Club World Cup trophy. If the French team succeeds, it will join Manchester City’s elite five-trophy season of 2023, with the UEFA Super Cup still to come in August.
Prize money breakdown: PSG’s massive payday
So far, PSG has earned between $88.4 million and $113.8 million in prize money from their Club World Cup campaign, depending on the final calculation of their participation fee. These numbers reflect the rewards from progressing through each stage of the competition:
Group stage wins: $2 million per winRound of 16: $7.5 millionQuarter-finals: $13.125 millionSemi-finals: $21 millionFinalist bonus: $30 million
If they defeat Chelsea in the final, Luis Enrique’s side will take home an additional $40 million, which would push their total tournament earnings to over $125 million.
This amount is part of FIFA’s record $1 billion prize pool, which was introduced as part of the governing body’s new vision to globalize club soccer. Half of that sum was distributed among the 32 participating teams, with solidarity payments ensuring every club saw a financial benefit.
Led by stars like Ousmane Dembele, who has been instrumental throughout the tournament, the Parisian giant has not only dazzled with performances but also shown its capacity to dominate financially. The club’s project, bankrolled by Qatari investment and strategically built over the past decade, appears to have finally hit its peak.
