Real Madrid: The Highest-Earning Club at the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup

In 2024, Real Madrid once again confirmed its status as a global football powerhouse—not only on the pitch but also financially. According to the Deloitte Football Money League, the Spanish giants generated a record-breaking €1.045 billion in revenue during the 2023–2024 season. This made Real Madrid the highest-earning club in the world and the wealthiest among all the teams participating in the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup.

This figure marked the first time a football club crossed the symbolic €1 billion threshold in a single season, highlighting the club’s unmatched commercial strength, broadcasting deals, sponsorships, and matchday revenues.

Financial Dominance

Real Madrid outperformed its closest rivals:

Manchester City: €837.8 million
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): €805.9 million
FC Barcelona: €800 million

Such financial dominance not only reflects Real Madrid’s global brand appeal but also its successful strategy in combining sporting achievements with commercial growth.

Club World Cup Participation

As one of the top UEFA clubs, Real Madrid secured qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (expanded format), which includes the 2024 edition’s earnings and participation bonuses. The club reportedly earned over €30 million in direct fees from FIFA just for participating—another indication of its elite status in world football.

Commercial Power and Legacy

Real Madrid’s ability to attract sponsorships from global brands like Emirates, Adidas, and Audi has significantly boosted its income. Its iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium—under renovation—promises to become a major hub of sports, entertainment, and revenue-generation once completed.

President Florentino Pérez has repeatedly emphasized the club’s mission to remain the most influential sports institution worldwide, and these results show the success of that ambition.

Conclusion

With more than €1 billion in revenue and a prestigious position in world football, Real Madrid not only tops the sporting charts but also leads the financial rankings. As the Club World Cup grows in size and global visibility, Los Blancos are set to continue their reign—both in trophies and in balance sheets.