Club World Cup Earnings Surpass Botafogo’s 2024 League Title Payout

Botafogo’s run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is already proving more lucrative than their 2024 Brasileirão championship. According to Terra, the Rio-based club has earned approximately R$146.8 million from the tournament—surpassing the financial reward from last year’s league title.

Despite a narrow 1–0 loss to Atlético Madrid, Botafogo advanced to the Round of 16 as group runners-up alongside PSG. They received US$15.2 million for participation, US$7.5 million for reaching the knockouts, and an additional US$4 million from wins over Seattle Sounders and PSG.

On Saturday, Botafogo will face Palmeiras in Philadelphia, with a spot in the quarterfinals and another US$13.12 million (R$73.4 million) on the line. If they win, total earnings could surpass R$200 million.

However, midfielder Gregore will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation. Barboza, Joaquín Correa, and Cuiabano are also at risk of suspension, as two yellows trigger a ban until the quarterfinals, when cards are reset.