Big money is coming the way of Auckland City FC from the FIFA Club World Cup later this year in the United States.
The winners of this year's 32-team tournament will earn up to NZ$218 million, according to a statement from FIFA where they announced a total prize pot of NZ$1.74 billion for the June 14-July 13 event,
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"FIFA will neither retain any funding for this tournament, as all revenues will be distributed to club football, nor will it touch FIFA's reserves, which are set aside for global football development through the 211 FIFA member associations," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
About half of the NZ$1.74 billion total will be divided between all 32 clubs, with the amount per club based on sporting and commercial criteria.
It means clubs such as Manchester City and Real Madrid will receive a greater percentage than smaller clubs in a model FIFA developed with the European Club Association.
A further NZ$827 million will be awarded on a performance-related basis, meaning the team with the most wins over a potential seven matches will bank more cash, with a maximum pot of NZ$217 million available.
Auckland City represent Oceania at the tournament and are set to receive NZ$6.25 million for participating, as well as a potential NZ$2.5 million for any win.
In group C, Auckland City FC will meet Bayern Munich (June 15), Benfica (June 20) and Boca Juniors (June 24).
The Navy Blues, based at Kiwitea Street in Sandringham, have played at the tournament 11 times, finishing third in the 2014 edition.