Entering the quarterfinals! Palmeiras made a counterattack with the Club World Cup, with revenue soaring and brand value soaring

In the FIFA Club World Cup 1/8 final held in the early morning of June 29, Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras defeated his rival Botafogo 1-0 with Paulinho's goal in the 100th minute of overtime and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. This victory not only brought huge economic benefits to the team, but also greatly enhanced its brand influence worldwide.

Promoted to the semi-finals = earned more than US$31 million, far exceeding the Brazilian domestic champion prize

According to Brazilian media reports, every team participating in this Club World Cup can receive a considerable prize for participation and victory prize. Palmeiras has secured a direct income of at least $31.21 million by advancing to the quarterfinals.

Specifically:

Group stage:

drew 0-0 with Porto, winning 1 million US dollars;

defeated Al Ahli 2-0 and won another 2 million US dollars;

draw with Miami International 2-2 and qualified as the first in the group.

Palmeiras has earned a total of US$18.21 million in the group stage alone.

knockout stage:

defeated Bottafogo to enter the quarterfinals and won another $13 million.

In contrast, the total prize money for the 2025 Brazilian Cup champion is only US$12.7 million, which means that Palmeiras's prize money for a victory in the knockout stage of the Club World Cup alone has exceeded the rewards for the entire domestic cup champion.

If they continue to move forward, especially with a hope of playing against giant teams like Chelsea or Benfica, the bonus will be further increased. It is reported that the final champion of this event will receive a huge prize of up to $97 million.

Business value soared, and global exposure increased significantly

In addition to direct event bonuses, Palmeiras also gained huge benefits from sponsors, advertising revenue and global broadcasting rights. The Club World Cup is broadcast for free on DAZN platform and broadcast in Brazil through mainstream TV stations such as Globo and SporTV, making Palmeiras' brand image reach millions of global audiences.

Especially during the event held in the United States, Palmeiras's game attracted a lot of local fans' attention. Their match against Bottafogo at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia, 33,657 spectators flooded the scene, many of whom were expedition fans from Brazil, creating an extremely warm atmosphere.

The flag of South American football challenged European giants

As one of Brazil's four major clubs (the other three are Flamengo, Botafogo and Fruminense), Palmeiras advanced to the quarterfinals this time, once again proved the competitiveness of South American football on the world stage.

Palmeiras demonstrated strong tactical literacy and team spirit in the face of top clubs from Europe, Africa and North America. Their performance not only won respect, but also won more say for Brazilian football around the world.

Players' value has risen, and the transfer market in the future is more popular

Players who performed well in this event, such as Paulinho who scored key goals and midfielder Rafael Vega, have also greatly enhanced the personal market value. This not only helps them gain more opportunities in the national team, but also provides greater capital space for Palmeiras' future transfer operations - if these young talents are sold at high prices in the future, they will further enhance the club's financial strength.

For Palmeiras, this Club World Cup is not only a breakthrough at the competitive level, but also a huge leap in business and brand strategy. Not only did they make a fortune through competitions, they also increased their popularity and influence around the world.