The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup marks a significant evolution in international club football, featuring an expanded format with 32 teams from around the globe. Set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, this tournament offers a World Cup-style competition among the world’s top clubs.
🗓️ Tournament Schedule & Format
The competition kicks off on June 14, 2025, with the final scheduled for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The tournament begins with a group stage comprising eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16, followed by single-elimination matches in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. Notably, there will be no third-place match.
🌍 Participating Teams
The 32 qualified teams represent all six FIFA confederations, with allocations as follows:
- UEFA (Europe): 12 teams, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, FC Porto, SL Benfica, and Red Bull Salzburg.
- CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams, featuring Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Botafogo.
- CONCACAF (North & Central America): 4 teams, with Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, LAFC , and Pachuca qualifying.
- AFC (Asia): 4 teams, including Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, and Ulsan HD.
- CAF (Africa): 4 teams, featuring Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis, and Mamelodi Sundowns.
- OFC (Oceania): 1 team, Auckland City.
- Host Nation (USA): Inter Miami CF, representing the host country.
🏟️ Stadiums & Host Cities
Matches will be held across 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities, showcasing a mix of iconic venues and modern facilities:
- MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ): Final venue.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
- Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA)
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
- Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
- Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)
- TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
- GEODIS Park (Nashville, TN)
- Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)
- Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, FL)
- Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)
🏆 Prize & Honors
The tournament winner will receive a substantial prize of £100 million. Additionally, the champion will earn the right to wear a special gold badge on their kits for four years, symbolizing their status as world champions until the next Club World Cup in 2029.
🎟️ Tickets & Fan Experience
Ticket prices vary by match and venue, ranging from $33 to $352. For instance, tickets for the Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal match at Hard Rock Stadium start at $352. FIFA has also reduced ticket prices for certain matches, such as Inter Miami’s opener, to encourage attendance.
⚽ Group Stage Highlights
Notable group stage matchups include:
- Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders.
- Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, and Red Bull Salzburg.
- Group G: Manchester City, Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus.
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