The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 delivered a thrilling spectacle, highlighted by Chelsea's unexpected triumph as champions. Equally surprising, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami defied expectations with an impressive finish in the tournament standings.

The prize pool for the event totaled $1 billion, including $525 million in participation awards and $475 million distributed based on performance in the competition.

FIFA Club World Cup Prize Money-How Much Would PSG, Chelsea, Inter Miami & Others Earn? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chelsea knocked out Fluminense. PSG edged past Real Madrid. Two of Europe’s elite now go head-to-head for the title — and a massive payday.

Club World Cup match result, latest updates and reaction after dominant win - Lionel Messi faces his former side for the first time since leaving in 2023

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been eliminated from the Club World Cup, losing 4-0 to his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 in Atlanta. PSG scored all four goals in the first half.

Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.