The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is here — bigger, bolder, and more global than ever! With a groundbreaking 32-team format, this summer’s tournament promises unforgettable action across the United States from June 15 to July 13. If you’re a football fan, this is the event you can’t afford to miss.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know: from the full schedule, qualified teams, and host cities, to how and where to stream the matches live.
What Is the FIFA Club World Cup?
The FIFA Club World Cup pits the best clubs from each continent against each other for the ultimate crown in world football. While the tournament has existed since 2000, 2025 introduces a completely revamped version, with more teams, more matches, and more global reach.
For the first time, 32 teams will participate in a World Cup-style tournament format every four years.
Format & Teams
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32 teams representing six confederations, including 12 UEFA sides, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF, and OFC champions, plus hosts like Inter Miami theguardian.com+15talksport.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15.
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Eight groups of four; the top 2 from each group advance to the Round of 16 businessinsider.com+1talksport.com+1.
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Knockouts follow immediately, culminating at the newly announced MetLife Stadium fina
Club World Cup 2025 Schedule (Key Dates)
The action-packed tournament spans 29 days, with matches played across iconic U.S. stadiums.
Key Dates:
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Tournament Start: June 15, 2025
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Group Stage: June 15 – June 30
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Round of 16: July 2 – July 5
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Quarter-finals: July 6 – July 8
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Semi-finals: July 10 – July 11
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Final: July 13, 2025
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Venue for Final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Qualified Teams: Club Giants from Every Continent
UEFA (Europe):
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Manchester City (ENG)
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Real Madrid (ESP)
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Chelsea (ENG)
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Bayern Munich (GER)
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Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
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Inter Milan (ITA)
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Benfica (POR)
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Borussia Dortmund (GER)
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Atlético Madrid (ESP)
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FC Porto (POR)
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Red Bull Salzburg (AUT)
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Juventus (ITA)
CONMEBOL (South America):
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Palmeiras (BRA)
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Flamengo (BRA)
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Fluminense (BRA)
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River Plate (ARG)
CONCACAF (North/Central America):
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Monterrey (MEX)
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Club León (MEX)
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Seattle Sounders (USA)
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Inter Miami (USA, as host)
AFC (Asia):
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Al Hilal (KSA)
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Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
CAF (Africa):
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Al Ahly (EGY)
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Wydad Casablanca (MAR)
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Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
OFC (Oceania):
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Auckland City (NZL)
More clubs will be confirmed based on ongoing continental competitions and rankings.
Host Cities and Stadiums
The 2025 Club World Cup will be hosted across 10–12 major U.S. cities, utilizing world-class stadiums:
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MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) – Final venue
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Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
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Lumen Field (Seattle)
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Rose Bowl (Pasadena)
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Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
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Cincinnati, Orlando, Dallas, and others
These venues ensure top-tier matchday experiences and accessibility for global fans.
Where to Watch Club World Cup 2025
Football fans around the world can catch the action on multiple platforms:
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DAZN (Global Streaming – free in select countries)
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TNT, TBS, truTV (USA Broadcast)
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Channel 5 (UK Free-to-Air Coverage)
Whether you’re in the U.S., UK, or abroad, there’s a way for you to enjoy every goal and every drama live.
Prize Money & Commercial Impact
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 comes with a massive $1 billion prize pool, making it the most lucrative club tournament ever.
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Winning team: Could earn over $100 million
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Solidarity payments: Allocated to clubs not participating
Final Thoughts
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will go down as one of the biggest events in modern football history. With stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Erling Haaland potentially on the pitch, fans are in for a summer to remember.
Stay locked on SportsRaces for match previews, team analysis, and daily updates from across the United States!
Also read about FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage: Fixtures
Are you excited for the Club World Cup 2025? Let us know your favorite team in the comments below!
