Manchester City and Chelsea stand to gain significantly from this year's Club World Cup, with a potential prize pool of up to £97 million available. The total prize fund for the tournament is set at £775 million, distributed among all 32 participating teams based on various factors, including performance and commercial criteria. Of this amount, £407 million will be shared among the teams, while £368 million will be allocated based on performance.

The structure of the prize money favors European clubs, with the top-ranked team from FIFA's metrics earning an estimated £29.6 million just for participating. Teams can earn additional funds through their tournament performance: £1.5 million for winning group stage matches, £5.8 million for advancing to the last 16, £10.2 million for reaching the quarter-finals, £16.3 million for the semi-finals, and a substantial £31 million for winning the final.

As the two Premier League representatives in the competition—having qualified through their recent Champions League successes—Manchester City and Chelsea could secure the largest prize ever awarded in club football over a seven-match format. The expanded Club World Cup will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13 and will feature 32 clubs, a shift from its previous format of seven teams competing annually.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino remarked that the distribution model reflects the pinnacle of club football. The tournament will include teams from each of the six international football confederations, with European teams receiving the highest allocation of spots based on their performance in the Champions League over the last four seasons.

While the financial rewards are substantial for elite clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City, smaller clubs participating in the tournament will see significantly lower payouts, further highlighting the financial disparities within global football. This new model is expected to enhance the tournament's appeal and significance, particularly for the biggest clubs involved, as they seek to maintain their financial strength within the sport.