Ten esports teams have already entered the chess arena, with Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi signing with esports side Gen G Esports for the Esports World Cup 2025.

FIFA promised $1 billion in total prize money Wednesday to the 32 teams playing at the men’s Club World Cup in the United States. The long-awaited confirmation just over three months before the opening game in Miami follows a broadcast deal belatedly being agreed with streaming service DAZN backed by Saudi Arabian money.

FIFA's $1 billion prize fund for its 2025 Club World Cup could give its winning teams a huge boost and makes the tournament far more lucrative than preseason friendlies.

FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year.In a statement confirming the prize money on offer,

The Club World Cup is set for a historic edition, with FIFA confirming a record €930M distribution among the 32 participating clubs from June 14 to July 13. Additionally, $1 billion will be shared, with a potential $250M (€231M) allocated to non-participating clubs as a solidarity contribution.