FIFA Confirms Tax Deductions for Clubs Participating in 2025 Club World Cup
The clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup have received some bad news ahead of the competition. The FIFA has officially confirmed that American tax laws will apply to the earnings from the competition. All participants have received a letter from the governing body of world football, informing them that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will deduct between 15% and 20% of all earnings received during the competition, which will take place on American soil.
Each club is expected to receive an initial amount of $9.5 million for participating in the new 32-team format, with the amount potentially increasing based on performance. However, under US tax rules, a portion will be withheld at source.
This news comes as Espérance de Tunis, the representative of Tunisia, prepares to embark on one of the most important campaigns in its history in the Club World Cup. The Blood and Gold will face off against English side Chelsea and Brazilian side Flamengo.
With high-level opposition and global spotlight, the club's ambitions go beyond sporting achievement, hoping that the tournament will also bring significant financial gains, especially in view of its planned investment in building a team that can compete. Despite this setback, the team must remain focused on the main objective: promoting Tunisian and African football on the global stage.
