Everything You Need to Know About the FIFA Club World Cup

The brand-new format of the FIFA Club World Cup will soon take centre stage for those that love ‘The Beautiful Game’. But what is this tournament all about? Who will take part, where, and when?

Don’t worry . . . we’ve got you covered with this “Everything You Need to Know About the FIFA Club World Cup” guide.

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2025 FIFA Club World Cup – The Basics

 Dates: June 15 – July 13, 2025

 Host nation: United States

 Format: 32 teams, divided into 8 groups of 4 (round-robin), top two from each group

advance to knockout stage

 Final venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

 Opening match: Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 15 June, 02:00 CAT

History & Evolution

 The Club World Cup began in 2000 as the FIFA Club World Championship, later re-

branded in 2005.

 Previously, it featured 7 teams; the 2025 edition marks its expansion to 32 teams.

 This expansion aims to increase global representation and align with FIFA’s broader vision

for international club competitions.

Teams

 Europe (12):

 Real Madrid

 Manchester City

 Bayern Munich

 Paris Saint-Germain

 Chelsea

 Inter Milan

 Atletico Madrid

 Juventus

 Borussia Dortmund

 Benfica

 Porto

 RB Salzburg

 South America (6):

 Flamengo

 Palmeiras

 River Plate

 Fluminense

 Boca Juniors

 Botafogo

 Africa (4):

 Al Ahly

 Wydad AC

 Esperance de Tunis

 Mamelodi Sundowns

 Asia (4):

 Al Hilal

 Urawa Red Diamonds

 Al Ain

 Ulsan Hyundai

 North & Central America (4):

 Monterrey

 Seattle Sounders

 Pachuca

 Inter Miami

 Oceania (1):

 Auckland City

Expanded Format Details

 Group Stage: 8 groups of 4 teams, round-robin matches.

 Knockout Stage: Top two teams from each group advance to a single-elimination round of

16. This is followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final.

 Prize Money: Totaling $1 billion, with significant rewards for top-performing clubs.

Global Representation

 The tournament ensures participation from all six FIFA confederations, promoting global

football unity.

 This inclusive approach highlights FIFA’s commitment to worldwide club competition.

Significance Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

 Showcase of Global Talent: The tournament serves as a platform for showcasing top club

talent globally.

 Preparation for 2026: It provides valuable experience for clubs and players, contributing to

the development of football in North America ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 Legacy Building: The event aims to leave a lasting legacy in the host nation, fostering the

growth of football culture and infrastructure.

Host Cities & Venues

 Cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando,

Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington, D.C.

 Stadiums:

 Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)

 MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)

 Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

 Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)

 TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)

 Geodis Park (Nashville)

 Camping World Stadium (Orlando)

 Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

 Lumen Field (Seattle)

 Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)

 Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)

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