Egyptian giants Al Ahly are already assured a bumper reward from their exciting draw with Inter Miami in the opening match of the Club World Cup.
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are among the first two teams to get a share of the big financial pie that is on offer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following their goalless draw with Inter Miami.
Al Ahly forced MLS club Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, into a goalless draw at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday morning when they missed a number of chances, including a penalty in the match.
That saw the Egyptian giants, under newly-appointed Spanish coach Jose Riveiro settle for a draw but it is a result that comes with a huge financial reward.
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At the Club World Cup, there are millions of dollars on the table not just for participating and advancing to the latter stages of the competition but for every win and a draw.
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08:30 - 15.06.2025
Club World Cup: Lionel Messi Battles Alone as Inter Miami Struggle Against Al Ahly
The opening match of the Club World Cup between Inter Miami and Al Ahly saw plenty of chances being created by both sides, but lacked tactical finishes.
Al Ahly are among four African teams that will bank $9.55 million (Ksh1.2 billion) each as a participating fee which will be paid to all of them regardless of how they perform and then there is more.
How Much Has Al Ahly Pocketed from the Draw?
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For every group stage win at the Club World Cup, a team is guaranteed $2 million (Ksh259 million) while for every draw, $1 million (Ksh129 million) is the reward.
It means Al Aly and Inter Miami will both pocket $1 million (Ksh129 million) from their draw in the opening match and they will be looking forward to a first win in the group which will come with the $2 million (Ksh259 million) reward to add onto their bumper harvest.
Al Ahly have therefore taken their reward to $10.55 million (Ksh1.4 billion) from just participating and drawing one match, which will serve as further motivation as there is more in store with further improved performances as well as how far they get in the tournament.
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08:47 - 15.06.2025
Al Ahly Coach Explains How His Side Denied Lionel Messi Club World Cup Victory
Al Ahly’s Spanish coach Jose Riveiro has rued missed opportunities from his side after coming close to beating Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup.
At the Club World Cup, teams that advance to the Round of 16 will each get $7.5 million (Ksh984 million), $13.125 million (Ksh1.7 billion) for quarter-finalists, $21 million (Ksh2.7 billion) for each of the four semi-finalists, while runners-ups get $30 million (Ksh3.9 billion) as winners pocket $40 million (Ksh5.2 billion).