Paris Saint-Germain may have finished second in the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup, but their financial reward tells a different story. Despite falling to Chelsea 3-0 in the final, the French giants earned an estimated $106.9 million — proving that even a runner-up finish can be immensely profitable in this new tournament format.
FIFA revamped the Club World Cup into a 32-team global spectacle with a $1 billion prize pool. Revenues were split across four key pillars: Participation, Sporting Performance, Club Ranking, and Commercial Value. PSG’s strong UEFA affiliation, star-studded squad, and massive global appeal placed them among the top clubs in every category.
As part of the Participation Pillar, PSG received between $12.8 million and $38.2 million simply for taking part. Their path to the final earned them a further $30 million under the Sporting Performance Pillar, while their commercial power and club ranking brought in additional millions.
Winning several matches in the group and knockout stages also added performance bonuses. By the end of the competition, PSG had amassed over $100 million — a sum that rivals what many clubs earn over an entire Champions League campaign.
While the trophy eluded them, PSG’s deep run emphasized how this competition has become a goldmine. The tournament is no longer a ceremonial intercontinental clash — it’s now a battlefield of elite football and extraordinary earnings. For PSG, their financial reward softens the pain of defeat and reinforces the value of global club competition.
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