The highly anticipated draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup took place yesterday in Miami, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament next summer. The expanded competition will feature 32 top teams from around the globe, divided into eight groups of four teams each.
The draw has pitted some of the world’s top clubs against each other in the group stage. Here are the matchups:
Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, FC Leon
Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, FC Monterrey, Inter Milan
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad AC, Al Ain, Juventus
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, CF Pachuca, FC Salzburg
The tournament is scheduled to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, with the final match being held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Here are the 11 host stadiums for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
- MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Fans are eagerly anticipating the tournament, which promises to deliver some thrilling matchups. The competition will feature some of the world’s top players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé.
“We are excited to host the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This tournament will bring together some of the world’s top clubs and players, and we are confident that it will be a huge success.”
The FIFA Club World Cup has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the expansion to 32 teams being the most notable. The competition will feature teams from six confederations: UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF, and OFC.
The tournament will be played in a group stage format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The knockout stage will feature a quarterfinal round, followed by the semifinals and the final.
The FIFA Club World Cup has a rich history, with some of the world’s top clubs having competed in the tournament over the years. The competition has been won by some of the biggest names in football, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
This year’s tournament promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with some of the world’s top clubs and players competing for the coveted title. Fans can expect some thrilling matchups and plenty of drama as the tournament unfolds.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule
- Group Stage: June 15-30, 2025
- Quarterfinals: July 3-4, 2025
- Semifinals: July 7-8, 2025
- Final: July 13, 2025