$1 billion has set off a money war! The first round of the 2025 Club World Cup is announced, who makes a fortune

Each game not only determines the outcome, but also affects the ownership of millions of dollars.

On June 19, the first round of the 2025 Club World Cup group stage ended. This unprecedented Club World Cup is not only the largest and strongest, but also the highest prize pool - a total prize pool of up to $1 billion, pushing 32 clubs around the world into an unprecedented "money arena". The Club World Cup after the restructuring is no longer a year-end show, but a solid "World Cup-level" knockout system, which has been upgraded from bonus allocation to competition rhythm.

The guaranteed guarantee is also a million yuan, and the prize of 2 million US dollars won in a group match

One of the biggest innovations in this Club World Cup is the extreme "zoning clarification" of bonus distribution.

There are huge gaps in the guaranteed bonuses obtained by the teams of different FIFAs: UEFA teams: between 12.81 million and 38.19 million US dollars

South American Football Teams: US$ 15.21 million

Asian, African, Central and North American teams: US$ 9.55 million

Oceania teams are only US$ 3.58 million

It is not difficult to see that this design has clearly "tilt" traditional strong teams and the mainstream football market. For example, even if Manchester City, which is also only participating in the group stage and is eliminated in the group, may still win a prize of nearly four times higher than Asian champion Ulsan HD.

In terms of the bonus incentive mechanism, the organizing committee also sets ingeniously that every game is stimulating with "real money":

Winning bonus: 2 million US dollars

draw bonus: 1 million US dollars

Loss: no bonus

This makes every game in the group stage not relax, even if it is a draw, it can save at least US$1 million.

Real Madrid lost 2 million, and the "Galaxy Battleship" only won the draw in the first game

In the first round of focus, Real Madrid faced Saudi giants Riyadh Crescent. In the final stage of the game, Valverde missed a key penalty, which directly led to Real Madrid only drew 1-1 with their opponents.

Real Madrid missed a $2 million winning prize, winning only a $1 million draw prize, which also made many fans feel a pity.

It is worth mentioning that Riyadh Crescent, as the representative of the AFC, also received US$1 million, becoming the only team in Asia to score points in this round.

And in the bonus distribution list, Europe and South America still dominate "crushingly". Let’s take a look at the specific bonus status of the first round:

First round bonus ranking: Who is the biggest winner?

Group A:

Miami International (Central and North America): 1 million

Porto (Europe): 1 million

Cairo Nationals (Africa): 1 million

Palmeiras (South America): 1 million

The four teams tied with a draw, with equal bonus points and no winners, only the guaranteed prizes support the scene.

Group B:

Paris Saint-Germain (Europe): 2 million

Bottafogo (South America): 2 million

Atletico Madrid, Seattle Gulf men: 0

Ligue 1 and Brazilian giants made a strong appearance, easily winning US$2 million.

Group C:

Bayern Munich (Europe): 2 million

Benfica (Europe): 1 million

Boca Youth (South America): 1 million

Auckland City (Oceania): 0

Oceania representatives once again "ranked at the bottom", with the least bonus and zero points, and the arena and the economy lag behind.

Group D:

Flamenco (South America): 2 million

Chelsea (Europe): 2 million

Los Angeles FC, Tunisia Hope: 0

The Premier League and Brazilian giants once again joined forces to the top, and Africa and North America "have no grains".

Group E:

Riverbed (South America): 2 million

Monterrey (Central and North America): 1 million

Inter Milan (Europe): 1 million

Urawa Red Diamonds (Asia): 0

Urawa Red Diamonds' defeat has only won the prize in the entire Asia Riyadh Crescent.

Group F:

Mamerodi Sunset (Africa): 2 million

Fruminense (South America): 1 million

Dortmund (Europe): 1 million

Ulsan HD (Asia): 0

South African team unexpectedly defeated the strong enemy and became the biggest dark horse in the first round, directly winning 2 million yuan.

G Group:

Manchester City (Europe): 2 million

Juventus (Europe): 2 million

Ain (Asia), Vadard (Africa): 0

European two heroes are proud of the standings, and the other two teams are both frustrated in the bonus and points.

Group H:

Salzburg Red Bull (Europe): 2 million

Real Madrid (Europe): 1 million

Riyadh Crescent (Asia): 1 million

Pachuca (Central and North America): 0

Red Bull Army won the first place in the group, Real Madrid lost a good situation, and the strong team in the Central and North America continued to perform mediocrely.

"Money Destiny" does not mean future. Who can laugh to the end after the reform?

Although the total amount of bonuses is unprecedented, at present, Europe and South America still control financial power and dominance.

Although the Central and North American, Asian and African teams have performed sporadically, they are hard to compete with traditional power as a whole..

Miami International's 1-1, and Mamelodi's surprise win at sunset, give people hope of "balance". But in terms of the prize amount, this is still a battlefield dominated by the pyramid club.

Football is no longer just playing football, but also the "Golden Ball War"

The 2025 Club World Cup has just started, but it has already made people feel the pulse of drastic changes in the international football world.

This is not only a championship battle, but also a comprehensive game of capital flow, league value and global layout.

There are two rounds left in the group stage, the standings will reverse, and the bonus list may be reshuffled, but whoever can stick to the end on the field is the final winner of this $1 billion game.

We will wait and see the next game.