FIFA’s decision to inject a $1 billion prize pool into the 2025 Club World Cup is set to shake up the landscape of club football.
Announced by the FIFA Council on March 5, the move isn’t just about record-breaking sums of money—it’s a statement of intent.
With this level of financial backing, the tournament is no longer just an afterthought on the football calendar but a competition with the potential to reshape the balance of power in the global game.