Arab clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup achieved substantial financial gains totaling $75.5 million, despite four of them being eliminated early in the group stage, while Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia was the only team to reach the knockout rounds.

Al-Hilal has boosted its treasury with record revenues after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the tournament currently taking place in the United States, bringing its total prize money to $34 million, the largest financial haul among the five participating Arab clubs.

Egyptian club Al-Ahly, Emirati club Al-Ain, and Tunisian club Esperance each received a unified amount of $11 million, which includes a fixed participation fee of $9 million plus additional earnings from their results in the group stage.

Al-Ahly drew twice, adding an extra $2 million to its total, while Al-Ain and Esperance each secured one win, bringing in an additional $2 million.

As for Moroccan club Wydad, it settled for the fixed participation amount of $9 million after exiting without achieving any wins or draws in its three group stage matches.

These substantial financial returns underscore the significant economic importance of participating in global tournaments, which provide clubs with the opportunity to enhance their financial capabilities and expand their investments, along with the media and artistic presence it offers on the international stage.