1 Billion Prize Pool for Club World Cup 2025 and Major Women’s Football Expansions

FIFA has announced a groundbreaking USD 1 billion in prize money for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, marking an unprecedented financial commitment to club football. The organization also confirmed the launch of the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in 2026, and the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

The FIFA Council’s latest meeting emphasized the organization’s robust financial position, with a revised revenue target of USD 13 billion for the 2023-2026 cycle. Nearly 90% of these funds will be reinvested into football development worldwide.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: A Game-Changer for Global Club Football

The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, set to redefine international club football, will feature a USD 1 billion prize pool. Participating clubs will receive direct financial benefits, while a solidarity mechanism will ensure additional funding reaches clubs worldwide.

“The FIFA Club World Cup will not only be the pinnacle of club football but also a powerful symbol of solidarity that benefits clubs at all levels,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “FIFA will not retain any revenue from the tournament, with all funds directed back to participating clubs and global football development.”

Additionally, FIFA has pledged a record USD 2.3 billion investment in the FIFA Forward Programme for 2023-2026, bringing total football development funding to USD 5.1 billion since 2016.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 & 2035 Bidding Opens

FIFA confirmed the bidding regulations for the next two FIFA Women’s World Cups™:

• 2031 edition: Open to FIFA Member Associations affiliated with CAF and Concacaf.
• 2035 edition: Open to FIFA Member Associations affiliated with CAF and UEFA.

The final host selections will be determined at the 76th FIFA Congress in Q2 2026.

Women’s Club Football Gets a Global Boost

The FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™ will debut in 2028, featuring 19 clubs in an inclusive and competitive format. The tournament will have a play-in phase, a group stage, and knockout rounds.

Slot allocations for the inaugural edition:

• AFC, CAF, Concacaf, and CONMEBOL: 2 direct slots + 1 play-in slot each
• UEFA: 5 direct slots + 1 play-in slot
• OFC: 1 play-in slot

Additionally, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ will launch in 2026, with continental champions competing in a knockout-style format during non-Club World Cup years.

Expanded Global Tournament Calendar

FIFA has confirmed new tournament dates for key competitions:

• FIFA Women’s Champions Cup (2026-2029): Takes place in January each year
• FIFA Derby of the Americas (Intercontinental Cup Match 3): 10 December 2025
• FIFA Challenger Cup (Match 4): 13 December 2025
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final (Match 5): 17 December 2025
• FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™: 1-18 December 2025
• FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™: 3-27 November 2025
• FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: 5-27 September 2026

With these historic investments, FIFA continues to drive football development worldwide, ensuring financial sustainability and competitive balance for clubs and nations alike.