The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be a landmark event in the world of football, featuring a revamped format, a record number of participating teams, and a significant prize purse. Scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025, this edition marks the beginning of a new era for the competition.

Format

The tournament will showcase a new 32-team format, a significant expansion from the previous seven-team competition. The teams are divided into eight groups of four, competing in a single-match round-robin system within their groups. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the round of 16, followed by a direct single-match knockout stage, including quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. Unlike previous editions, there will be no third-place play-off. This format mirrors that of the FIFA World Cup, promising a high level of competition and excitement.

Qualified Teams

The 32 participating clubs are drawn from the six FIFA confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North and Central America, Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania), and UEFA (Europe).

Some of the qualified teams include:

• Europe (UEFA): Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atlético de Madrid, FC Salzburg.
• South America (CONMEBOL): Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, River Plate, Boca Juniors.
• North and Central America, Caribbean (Concacaf): Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, Pachuca, Los Angeles FC, Inter Miami (host nation slot).
• Africa (CAF): Al Ahly, Wydad AC, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns.
• Asia (AFC): Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain FC, Ulsan HD.
• Oceania (OFC): Auckland City.

Groups

The draw for the Club World Cup 2025 took place on December 5, 2024. The groups are:

• Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
• Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
• Group C: Bayern Munich, Benfica, Boca Juniors, Auckland City
• Group D: Flamengo, Chelsea, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, Los Angeles FC
• Group E: River Plate, Inter Milan, CF Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
• Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
• Group G: Man City, Juventus, Wydad AC, Al Ain
• Group H: Real Madrid, Al-Hilal, Pachuca, FC Salzburg

Schedule and Venues

The tournament kicks off on June 14 with a match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The final is scheduled for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Matches will be held in 11 cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Key dates to remember:

• Group Stage: June 14 - June 26
• Round of 16: June 28 - July 1
• Quarterfinals: July 4 - July 5
• Semifinals: July 8 - July 9
• Final: July 13

Live Streaming

Coverage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be broadcast live on DAZN and Channel 5 in the UK. All 63 matches will be available on the DAZN App, accessible on various devices, including smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling and globally inclusive tournament. With a new format, top teams from around the world, and matches held in state-of-the-art stadiums across the United States, it is set to capture the attention of football fans worldwide.