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FIFA announced ahead of the Intercontinental Cup final on December 17, 2025, that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will reach $7.27 billion, with $6.55 billion allocated for participation—representing a 50% increase compared to 2022—and the champions receiving $50 million. This marks a prize money revolution aimed at giving back to global football. However, the 2025 Club World Cup offers a total prize pool of $10 billion (with the champion earning up to $125 million), far exceeding the World Cup and highlighting FIFA's prioritization of club competitions. This has sparked tensions between clubs and FIFA: European giants pressured for higher shares, leading FIFA to increase the Club Protection Programme compensation to $3.55 billion to balance restrictions on player release.
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