The much-anticipated draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place in Miami this Thursday, setting the stage for the largest global club football tournament in history.
The 32-team event is scheduled to unfold across the United States from 15 June to 13 July 2025.
A Historic Legacy
The FIFA Club World Cup traces its roots to the Intercontinental Cup, launched in 1960 as a battle between European and South American champions.
In 2000, FIFA introduced an expanded tournament, and recent editions have seen a seven-team format.
The 2025 edition will break new ground with 32 teams competing, marking a significant leap in the evolution of the competition.
Teams Set to Compete
The tournament features a diverse lineup:
- Africa: Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad (Morocco), Es Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- Asia: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Al Ain (UAE), Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea)
- Europe: Chelsea (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester City (England), Bayern Munich (Germany), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Inter Milan (Italy), Porto (Portugal), Benfica (Portugal), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Juventus (Italy), Atletico Madrid (Spain), RB Salzburg (Austria)
- CONCACAF: Monterrey (Mexico), Seattle Sounders (USA), Club León (Mexico), Pachuca (Mexico)
- Oceania: Auckland City (New Zealand)
- South America: Palmeiras (Brazil), Flamengo (Brazil), Fluminense (Brazil), Botafogo (Brazil), River Plate (Argentina), Boca Juniors (Argentina)
- Host Nation Slot: Inter Miami (USA)
Stadiums and Format
Twelve venues across the United States will host 63 matches.
Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium will kick off the tournament, while the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey/New York will host the final.
Key venues include:
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena, California)
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington)
The tournament will adopt the group-stage format used in the FIFA World Cup (1998–2022).
Teams will be divided into eight groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout rounds.
The tournament will feature no third-place playoff.
The expanded format and star-studded line-up promise to elevate the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as a landmark event in football history.
