Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final. The clash will take place this Sunday, July 13, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and everything—from pride to legacy—is on the line.
But beneath the surface of glory and drama lies an even more dramatic subplot, one that only becomes clearer as the match unfolds: just how much is at stake for the winner?
Two roads to the final, one historic title
The journey for both finalists has been marked by dominance, resilience, and star-making performances.
Chelsea, under new head coach Enzo Maresca, found their rhythm at just the right time. After finishing second in Group D with two wins and a loss, the Blues turned up the intensity in the knockout stages. They crushed Benfica 4-1, edged out Palmeiras 2-1 in a cagey quarterfinal, and dispatched Fluminense 2-0 in the semis.
On the other side, Paris Saint-Germain has looked nothing short of untouchable. Already crowned Champions League winners, they are chasing a historic sextuple under Luis Enrique. Their campaign has been clinical and ruthless: 4-0 vs. Inter Miami, 2-0 vs. Bayern Munich, and a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the semifinals.
The hidden fortune behind the final
While the soccer world is focused on tactics, lineups, and legacy, the Club World Cup 2025 also represents a financial jackpot unlike anything seen before in the tournament’s history. According to FIFA, the team that lifts the trophy on Sunday will receive a staggering $40 million bonus. “The final brings a figure that could change everything,” it has been noted. “It’s a $40 million battle on top of everything else.”
This bonus sits on top of the earnings the clubs have already secured from earlier rounds. For Chelsea, that journey began with $4 million in the group stage, followed by $7.5 million for reaching the Round of 16. Their victories over Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense brought in an additional $13.125 million, $21 million, and $30 million, respectively.
Add in the participation bonus, and the Blues’ earnings currently total $89.5 million. A win would boost their haul to $129.5 million.
Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, have already amassed $107.7 million through similar steps—dominating their group, brushing aside Inter Miami, Bayern, and Madrid. Should the Ligue 1 side triumph in the final, their total would skyrocket to $147.7 million.
