Kick off the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ with enthusiasm by brushing up on all the ins and outs of this exciting new tournament before it officially begins. If you’ve got questions about how this tournament works, which clubs are involved, where the games will be held, or are simply curious about the prizes that await the champions, we’ve got you covered.
WHAT IS THE CLUB WORLD CUP?
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is an international knockout-style soccer tournament that features the best club teams from each continent. There are 32 teams in total, separated into eight groups of four teams each. As the games progress, the winners advance while the losers are knocked out — ultimately leading to a showdown for the prestige and title of the greatest club team in the world.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP
2025 has already proven to be a year of change, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is no exception. Breaking ground as the first year to be hosted in the United States and with a projected grand prize of $2.65 billion, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ has been creating anticipation and excitement for fans and newcomers alike. The FIFA Club World Cup™ has typically been dominated by European clubs, but South American teams hold plenty of weight in the tournament while bringing plenty of new competitors into the expanded roster in 2025.
WHO IS PLAYING IN THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP™?
Teams from only the most successful clubs are invited to the Club World Cup. Ranging from six international confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA), there will be no shortage of talent shown off on the pitch.
With 32 teams in total, there will be eight groups, each comprising of four teams:
Group A
SE Palmeiras (BRA)
FC Porto (POR)
Al Ahly FC (EGY)
Inter Miami CF (USA)
Group B
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
Botafogo (BRA)
Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Group C
FC Bayern München (GER)
Auckland City FC (NZL)
CA Boca Juniors (ARG)
SL Benfica (POR)
Group D
CR Flamengo (BRA)
Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN)
Chelsea FC (ENG)
Los Angeles FC (USA)
Group E
CA River Plate (ARG)
Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
CF Monterrey (MEX)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
Group F
Fluminense FC (BRA)
Borussia Dortmund (GER)
Ulsan HD (KOR)
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)
Group G
Manchester City (ENG)
Wydad AC (MAR)
Al Ain FC (UAE)
Juventus FC (ITA)
Group H
Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)
Al Hilal (KSA)
CF Pachuca (MEX)
FC Salzburg (AUT)
WHERE WILL THE CLUB WORLD CUP MATCHES BE HELD?
For the first time ever, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will be held in the United States. The 63 matches will be held across 12 venues, with the opening match taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the final showdown. A complete list of the participating venues is below:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA
TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH
Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC
Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, CA
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL
GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN
MetLife Stadium – New York New Jersey
Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL
Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL
Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
Audi Field – Washington, D.C.
WHEN CAN I WATCH THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 MATCHES?
The tournament begins on June 14th, with matches taking place until July 13th, 2025. Be sure to follow your favorite teams to make sure that you can catch all the action as the competition progresses. Tune in while you can, as the format of the Club World Cup has changed for 2025 — instead of taking place annually, it will now be held every four years to match the FIFA World Cup™. Make sure that you don’t miss out on the best soccer matches of the next four years!
GET READY FOR KICKOFF
Now that you know all the ins and outs of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, it’s time to take your knowledge into the tournament.
Looking for ways to improve your game so you resemble your favorite club teams? Check out this adidas article on improving your passing, or familiarize yourself with the rules of the game with these posts on offsides, throw-ins, and the various positions on the field.
This year, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will be sponsored by adidas — so you can expect to see the latest jerseys, cleats, and 3-Stripes gear taking over the field throughout the tournament. Get your feet on the 2025 Official Match Ball and cheer on your club before the whistle blows so you can enjoy the beautiful game in the very best way.