America Subjects "Mundialito" to Tax
In a new development concerning the clubs participating in the upcoming edition of the Club World Cup 2025, set to be held in the United States, media sources have revealed that U.S. authorities have begun to implement local tax laws on the bonuses awarded to clubs taking part in this tournament.
Egyptian press reports indicated that Al Ahly, one of the teams participating in this competition, received an official letter from FIFA confirming that the bonuses for their participation would be subject to U.S. tax law, leading to deductions of between 15% and 20% from the amounts received.
Earlier, the British newspaper "The Guardian" noted that FIFA was unable to reach an agreement with U.S. authorities to secure tax exemptions similar to those granted for the organization of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA aims to reduce these financial burdens, and Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, is expected to hold high-level meetings with U.S. officials in an attempt to reach an agreement that would either exempt the clubs from taxes or reduce them at least.
"Hesport" previously revealed that Wydad, another team participating in this tournament, would receive nearly $9.5 million solely for their participation in the Club World Cup, not counting any additional bonuses tied to victories, draws, or advancement to later stages of the tournament.
