FIFA (International Football Federation) detailed on Wednesday (26) how the record of the record awards of US $ 1 billion (R $ 5.7 billion) will be distributed to the 32 clubs participating in the Club World Cup.
The entity provides for a value of up to US $ 475 million (R $ 2.7 billion) for sports performance, and US $ 525 million (R $ 3 billion) for participation.
The tournament champion, which takes place between June 14 and July 13, will receive a total prize of up to $ 125 million. The amount may have some variation depending on the performance of the teams in the group stage – a victory in this phase will yield US $ 2 million (R $ 11.4 million), and US $ 1 million in case of a draw.
The teams that advance to the round of 16 will be entitled to an additional $ 7.5 million award. Those who advance to the quarterfinals will receive US $ 13.125 million (R $ 74.8 million), and those who have reached the semifinals, $ 21 million (R $ 119.6 million). The deputy will be entitled to another US $ 30 million (R $ 171 million), and the champion, at US $ 40 million (R $ 228 million).
Regarding compensation for participation in the competition, the 12 clubs on the European continent – tours in the tournament – should have the largest slice, estimated by FIFA between US $ 12.81 million (R $ 73 million) and US $ 38.19 million (R $ 217.6 million) to each, based on sports and commercial criteria.
The six South Americans will receive US $ 15.21 million (R $ 86.7 million) each. FIFA also foresees paying US $ 9.55 million (R $ 54.4 million) to Central and Caribbean North America, Asia and Africa clubs, with four participants each. To Oceania, with a representative, will be allocated US $ 3.58 million (R $ 20.4 million).
“The distribution model reflects the height of club football and represents the biggest cash prize for a soccer tournament, consisting of a group stage phase and a playoff format,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
FIFA also foresees to allocate up to US $ 250 million (R $ 1.4 billion) via the mechanisms of solidarity to clubs around the world, as a way to encourage sports. “The program will give a significant boost to our continuous efforts to make football truly global,” said the top hat.
