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The financial model under consideration resembles the Champions League and Copa Libertadores structures, where clubs earn money based on their progression in the tournament. Initially, there was a proposition for equal prize money in the first round for all clubs. However, discussions indicate that the actual trend might lean towards a differentiated financial distribution based on prestige and historical performance of clubs.
A FIFA official noted, for example, that it would be unreasonable to pay the same amount to a team like Real Madrid as to a club from Oceania. Hence, a more nuanced approach to prize distribution appears likely, requiring objective criteria for differentiation.