Mamelodi Sundowns kicked off their Fifa Club World Cup Group F campaign with a fantastic 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD, securing an additional R36 million to add to their already impressive prize pot.
Sundowns to receive a share of $1 billion!
The overall prize money for the Fifa Club World Cup amounts to a whopping US$1 billion (approximately R18 billion), ensuring that all 32 participating clubs will benefit financially from their participation in the tournament.
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Participation fees have been regionally allocated, with African teams receiving $9.55 million (around R173 million) each. Additionally, winning a match in the group stages will earn a team $2 million (about R36 million), contributing to Sundowns’ current prize pot of R209 million.
Even a draw in the group stages guarantees a substantial reward of $1 million (approximately R18 million), with prize money increasing as teams progress through the tournament.
Sundowns will face tough opponents in Group F, including German side Borussia Dortmund and Brazil’s Fluminense. Regardless of the outcomes of these matches, Sundowns will still walk away with significant earnings.
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In a dream scenario where Sundowns win both remaining group matches, proceed to win the tournament, they could potentially earn an astonishing $97.175 million, equivalent to close to R1.8 billion.
Breakdown of World Club Cup prize money
Group Stage win/Group Stage draw – $US 2 million (about R 36 million)/US$1 million (about R18 million)
Last 16 – $7.5 million (about R 135 million)
Quarterfinals – $13.125 million (about R238 million)
Semifinals- $21 million (about R380 million)
Finalists – $30 million (about R543 million)
Winners – $40 million (about R725 million)
