The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is expected to kickoff soon with all qualified already confirmed and set to commence.
There are a total of 32 teams who have been placed in various groups from A to H with two expected to qualify for next round.
Los Angeles FC recently confirmed their spot in the tournament which they are placed in same group as Chelsea.
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FIFA Club World Cup Review
The 2025 event marks a significant evolution in global club football, transitioning into a 32-team tournament that will be held every four years.
It is scheduled to commence in June to July across 12 United States cities. This inaugural edition under the new format aims to elevate the competition’s prestige.
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Mirroring the FIFA World Cup, the tournament features eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stages.
The final match showdown in expected to happen at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13 which a winner will be crowned.
The competition boasts elite clubs from all six FIFA confederations. Europe contributes 12 teams. While the South America’s representatives include six teams.
Africa is represented by four teams, while from Asia there are four participants who have been placed into groups.
CONCACAF’s slots are filled by 3 teams and LAFC who recently secured their place after a dramatic extra-time victory over Club América.
Inter Miami represents the host nation, while Auckland City stands as Oceania’s sole participant in the tournament.
The tournament offers substantial financial rewards, with the winner potentially earning up to $100 million.
Matches will be streamed globally for free via DAZN, with 23 games also broadcast on the UK’s Channel 5.
This new format has faced criticism with many concerns about fixture congestion, player welfare, and the commercialization of football.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 represents a bold step in club football’s globalization, promising high-stakes competition and widespread viewership.
There is so much in expectations to come when the tournament officially kickoff in this month June 2025.
Group A-H
All teams and continents representatives already know their opponents and group they belong ahead of kickoff day.
Group A
Palmeiras (Brazil)
FC Porto (Portugal)
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Inter Miami CF (USA)
Group B
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Botafogo (Brazil)
Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Group C
Bayern Munich (Germany)
Auckland City (New Zealand)
Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Benfica (Portugal)
Group D
Flamengo (Brazil)
Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
Chelsea (England)
Los Angeles FC (USA)
Group E
River Plate (Argentina)
Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
Monterrey (Mexico)
Inter Milan (Italy)
Group F
Fluminense (Brazil)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Ulsan HD (South Korea)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Group G
Manchester City (England)
Wydad AC (Morocco)
Al Ain (UAE)
Juventus (Italy)
Group H
Real Madrid (Spain)
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Pachuca (Mexico)
Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
Kickoff Date And Schedule
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to commence on Saturday, June 14, with the opening match between Al Ahly FC and Inter Miami CF.
The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which will mark a new beginning.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, July 13, with the final scheduled at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Group Stage Schedule
June 14: Al Ahly FC vs. Inter Miami CF – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
June 15: FC Bayern München vs. Auckland City FC – TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
June 16: Chelsea FC vs. Club León – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
June 17: Fluminense FC vs. Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
June 18: Manchester City vs. Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
June 19: SE Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly FC – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
June 20: CR Flamengo vs. Chelsea FC – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
June 21: Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs. Borussia Dortmund – TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
June 22: Juventus FC vs. Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
June 23: Inter Miami CF vs. SE Palmeiras – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
June 24: SL Benfica vs. FC Bayern München – Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte.
June 25: Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs. Fluminense FC – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
June 26: Juventus FC vs. Manchester City – Camping World Stadium, Orlando.
Knockout Stage
Round of 16: June 28 – July 1.
Quarter-finals: July 4 – July 5.
Semi-finals: July 8 – July 9.
Final: July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
All games will be streamed for free online to ensure the fans can easily watch. While 23 games will also be broadcast on the UK’s Channel 5.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is the biggest and one that kick start a new history that would rival the main tournament for countries.
