The brand-new format of the FIFA Club World Cup will soon take centre stage for those that love ‘The Beautiful Game’. Here are all the stats and figures you need to know heading into the tournament, which will run from June 15 to July 13 in the United States.
21 – This will be the 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which was first held in 2000 in Brazil.
32 – The 2025 tournament features an expanded format of 32 teams, with 63 matches played
across 29 days.
5 – Real Madrid are the most successful team in FIFA Club World Cup history, claiming 5 titles
(2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
12 – There have been 12 different winners of the FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid (5 titles),
Barcelona (3), Corinthians, Bayern Munich (2 each), Liverpool, Chelsea, Sao Paulo, Internacional,
AC Milan, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Manchester City (1 each).
2 – African teams have twice featured in the final: TP Mazembe were beaten by Inter Milan in
2010, and Raja Casablanca succumbed to Bayern Munich in 2013.
14 – The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy features engravings in 13 languages and braille,
including a world map and the names of all 211 FIFA member associations.
1 billion – The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will feature a US$ 1 billion prize fund, with the
champions earning up to US$ 125 million.
25 – Al Ahly holds the record for number of matches played in the FIFA Club World Cup, taking
part in 25 matches.
15 – Hussein El Shahat has the record number of matches played in the FIFA Club World Cup,
taking part in 15.
7 – Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals from an individual player in FIFA Club
World Cup history, scoring 7 goals.
6 – Toni Kroos is the most successful player in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup, winning the
title 6 times (5 with Real Madrid, 1 with Bayern Munich).
11 – Auckland City have the record number of participations in the FIFA Club World Cup, taking
part in 11 previous tournaments: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2023.
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