Africa’s representatives in the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are guaranteed a staggering $50 million as a participating fee.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, Espérance de Tunis and Wydad Casablanca will represent the continent in the expanded tournament which will be hosted in the United States of America next year.
The upcoming tournament will feature 32 teams with four African clubs, 12 European clubs, six South American sides, and five teams from North America, Central America, the Caribbean, four Asian outfits and one from Oceania.
According to a report by SI.com, the world football organising body has increased the total prize money for the competition to a staggering $2.65 billion with the 32 teams participating in the tournament guaranteed around $50 million just for turning up, with additional results-based bonuses available.
However, the champions of the Club World Cup will secure a mouthwatering prize of $100 million. The trophy is made of 24-carat gold, crafted by global luxury jeweller Tiffany and Co.
“Innovative, inclusive, groundbreaking and truly global, the new 32-team Fifa Club World Cup deserves a trophy that represents all of this. It is both prestigious and timeless, a golden trophy that is a symbol of the future and inspired by the past said Fifa president Gianni Infantino, according to Goal.
The newly expanded Fifa Club World Cup will take place in the United States between 15 June to 13 July 2025.
On Tuesday, FIFA confirmed the pots for the upcoming group stage draw, which is set to take place on Thursday, 5 December.
Previously an annual tournament was contested by the top seven teams.
