Wydad Casablanca is preparing for the biggest paycheck in its history as they take on the world’s best football team in the new 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next summer in the United States.
The 32-team competition would guarantee Wydad three matches in the group stage – against Manchester City, Juventus, and Al-Ain. A single win is worth $2 million, while a draw could see them bag $1 million. Should Wydad come out on top in all three group matches, they’ll bag a whopping $6 million before even stepping into the knockout rounds.
Should Wydad triumph in Round 16, that’s another $7.5 million added to their bank account. The quarter-finals would see the Wydad’s coffers swell by another $13 million, making it $26 million in total so far.
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A semi-final spot would see them bag $21 million more, meaning a staggering $47 million in total.
The real jackpot, though, comes in the final. Just reaching it secures $30 million, bringing Wydad’s possible prize money to $77 million. And if the miracle continues and Wydad pulls off the ultimate shocker and lift the trophy, they would take home another $40 million – raising their total earnings to an eye-watering $87 million.
This year’s tournament is set to be the richest in history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “For the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, we confirmed a USD 1 billion distribution pot for participating clubs, plus a target USD 250 million in solidarity payments to non-participating clubs across the world – with all money entirely covered by the tournament revenues.”
In plain words, a $250-million check would go to the global solidarity fund to ensure that even those who don’t go far benefit from the cash injection. So, unlike previous competitions, FIFA won’t be pocketing a penny – all revenues will be distributed straight into club football.
“FIFA will neither retain any funding for this tournament,” promised Infantino. “All revenues will be distributed to club football, nor will it touch FIFA’s reserves, which are set aside for global football development through the 211 FIFA Member Associations.”
