Chelsea FC have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in a high-stakes final at MetLife Stadium in the United States on Sunday. The match was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, adding further global attention to what was already a historic football event.
The English club lifted the trophy and received gold medals and prize money exceeding $114.4 million, while PSG claimed silver medals and earned $106.7 million. According to global football valuation site Transfermarkt, the market value of the final was estimated at approximately $2.8 billion—making it one of the most valuable club matches ever played.
Chelsea, who also won the tournament in 2022, will now wear the official FIFA gold champions badge on their kits until the next edition of the tournament, which is set to take place four years from now.
FIFA allocated a total prize pool of around $1 billion for the 2025 Club World Cup, split between $475 million for sporting performance and $525 million for participation bonuses. Teams were awarded $1 million for a draw and $2 million for a win in the group stage.
Clubs earned $7.8 million for reaching the Round of 16, $13.1 million for the quarterfinals, $21 million for the semifinals, and $30 million for the final. The champions received an additional $40 million.
European clubs dominated the financial awards, receiving between $12.8 million and $38.2 million in participation bonuses depending on a mix of competitive and commercial criteria. South American teams each received $15.2 million in participation funds, while clubs from CONCACAF, Asia, and Africa were awarded $9.5 million each. Oceania’s sole representative, Auckland City, received $3.6 million.
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