Chelsea Crowned Kings of the Club World Cup, Palmer Shines, Prize Money Flows
Chelsea fans, pop the champagne, Sunday night wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. The Blues thumped Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final at a buzzing MetLife Stadium, clinching the title in style and cashing in on a jaw-dropping payday.
Oh, and Cole Palmer? He’s not just cooking, he’s serving three-course dinners on the pitch.
Palmer Pulls the Strings as Chelsea Humble PSG
Before the final, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca called PSG “probably the best team in the world.” Then Cole Palmer showed up and made that statement look laughably outdated.
Two goals. One assist. All in the first half.
The 22-year-old turned the final into his personal highlight reel, while Chelsea turned the “world’s best team” into training ground mannequins.
PSG, the reigning Champions League winners, had no answers. No magic from Mbappé. No comeback. Just stunned faces and silver medals.
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More Than a Trophy, Chelsea Hit the $114M Jackpot
Now here’s the real kicker: Chelsea didn’t just win a trophy, they won the biggest cheque FIFA has ever written.
With a record $1 billion prize pool up for grabs, this revamped 32-team Club World Cup was about more than just bragging rights. FIFA went full Scrooge McDuck, handing out serious money at every stage of the tournament. And Chelsea? They walked away with a sweet $114.6 million, the highest of any team.
Let’s rewind: Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League and won the UEFA Conference League. Decent, but not headline-grabbing. Then they touched down in the US and flipped the script.
This Club World Cup campaign was Chelsea at their best, composed, clinical, and cashing in. Their dominance in the final, combined with a tournament payout bigger than the actual FIFA World Cup (yes, really), makes this one of the most profitable summers in club history.
So What’s Next?
Chelsea now return to England with silverware in the bag, cash in the bank, and a squad that looks hungry for more. Palmer’s breakout performance has fans dreaming big and rivals hitting the scouting reports in panic.
Maresca’s blueprint? It’s working. Chelsea aren’t just building a team, they’re building an empire.
Full Club World Cup 2025 Revenue Table
| Rank | Club | Revenue ($M) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 114.6 | Europe |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 106.9 | Europe |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 82.5 | Europe |
| 4 | Fluminense | 60.8 | South America |
| 5 | Bayern Munich | 58.2 | Europe |
| 6 | Borussia Dortmund | 52.3 | Europe |
| 7 | Manchester City | 51.7 | Europe |
| 8 | Palmeiras | 39.8 | South America |
| 9 | Inter | 36.8 | Europe |
| 10 | Al Hilal | 34.2 | Asia |
| 11 | Benfica | 32.2 | Europe |
| 12 | Flamengo | 27.7 | South America |
| 13 | Botafogo | 26.7 | South America |
| 14 | Juventus | 26.6 | Europe |
| 15 | Porto | 24.0 | Europe |
| 16 | Atletico Madrid | 21.4 | Europe |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 21.1 | North, Central America & Caribbean |
| 18 | Monterrey | 21.1 | North, Central America & Caribbean |
| 19 | River Plate | 18.2 | South America |
| 20 | Boca Juniors | 17.2 | South America |
| 21 | RB Salzburg | 15.8 | Europe |
| 22 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 12.6 | Africa |
| 23 | Al Ahly | 11.6 | Africa |
| 24 | Al Ain | 11.6 | Asia |
| 25 | Espérance de Tunis | 11.6 | Africa |
| 26 | Los Angeles FC | 10.6 | North, Central America & Caribbean |
| 27 | Pachuca | 9.6 | North, Central America & Caribbean |
| 28 | Seattle Sounders | 9.6 | North, Central America & Caribbean |
| 29 | Ulsan HD | 9.6 | Asia |
| 30 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 9.6 | Asia |
| 31 | Wydad AC | 9.6 | Africa |
| 32 | Auckland City | 4.6 | Oceania |
