This night, in the United States, it starts new FIFA Club World Cup. An ambitious and spectacular event, which promises to rerevolutionize the international football landscapeThere will be players on the field 32 teams coming from 20 countries, engaged in 63 games distributed across 11 American cities. But the most surprising aspect concerns the jackpot: almost one billion euros at stake. A clear leap in quality, which marks the entry of global football into a new dimension.
A record-breaking tournament: 930 million euros at stake
FIFA has allocated a prize pool of 930 million euros. Of these, 488 million are guaranteed based on the sporting and commercial value of the teams, while the other 442 million will be distributed based on the results. The big European clubs, such as Manchester City and Real Madrid, can reach up to collect up to 117 million euros if they were to win all their matches. A figure never seen before in a club competition.
Participation fees: not everyone starts on equal terms
Despite the rhetoric of meritocracy, the initial figures clearly show that Not all teams start from the same step. The top European clubs earn 36 million of euros as an appearance fee. The second-tier European teams receive between 11,9 and 30 million. The South American teams start at 14,2 million. The African, Asian and North-Central American clubs receive 8,9 million, while theAuckland City, the only representative of Oceania, stops at 3,3 million.
Inter and Juventus: how much can they earn?
THEItaly presents itself with two clubs: Inter e Juventus. The Nerazzurri, seventh in the FIFA ranking, start with 24 million guaranteed. The Bianconeri, in ninth or tenth position, collect between 18 and 20. If both teams were to reach the round of 30 and perhaps go further, the proceeds could rise to 35-XNUMX million euros, thanks to bonuses tied to results. A realistic and important goal also on an economic level.
Results-based rewards: every victory is worth gold
The economic value of the tournament journey is clear from the group stages. A victory is worth 1,9 millionwhile one draw brings 900.000 euros. Those who get past the eighth-finals secure 7 million, reaching the quarter-finals is worth 12,2. The semi-finals guarantee 19,5 million, and access to the final alone brings 27,9 million, even in the event of a defeat. Those who lift the trophy take home another 37,2 million. Making a clean run, from the first match to the final victory, can be worth 117 million euros.
Where and when to play: the schedule
Le matches will be played in eleven American cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle and Philadelphia. time zone It will be a challenge for European fans, with matches scheduled even at 2, 3 or 4 in the morning. The final is scheduled for July 13th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the same venue as the 2026 World Cup final.
The Italian groups: challenges and schedules
L'Inter will debut on June 18th at 3 am against Monterrey in Los Angeles, will return to the field on June 21 at 21 pm against Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle, and will close the group on June 24, again at 3 am, against River Plate.
La Juventus will start on June 19th against Al Ain, also at 3, in Washington. The second commitment will be against Wydad Casablanca on June 22 at 18 in Philadelphia. Finally, on June 25 at 21 they will challenge Manchester City in Orlando.
Who's participating: 32 clubs from 6 continents
La The tournament composition is global. dall 'Europe the big teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Inter, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Porto, Benfica, Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund are coming. South America is well represented by Flamengo, Palmeiras, Fluminense, Botafogo, River Plate and Boca Juniors. FromAsia there will be Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Ulsan HD and Al Ain. THE'Africa brings Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns. Five clubs North and Central America: Monterrey, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami and LAFC. THE'Oceania will once again be represented by Auckland City.
Hot market: teams strengthen
Many clubs have already made moves in view of the tournament. The Real Madrid took Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool and finalized the arrival of Huijsen. The Manchester City has strengthened the squad with Ait-Nouri, Reijnders and Cherki. Also the Chelsea has made interesting moves with Delap, Sarr and Essugo. Inter and Juventus, on the other hand, have chosen more targeted moves. The Nerazzurri have signed Sucic and Luis Henrique and entrusted the bench to Cristian Chivu. Juve has redeemed Kelly and renewed the loans of Kolo Muani and Conceição. Bayern Munich, Flamengo and Al Hilal are also moving on the market, while PSG, Atletico and Dortmund are still at a standstill.
World football changes skin
Il new Club World Cup it's not just a tournament: it's a revolution. A global showcase, a business and sports show laboratory, a dress rehearsal of what football will be like in the future. Thus begins a new era, made of lights, millions and planetary ambitions.
