What is the FIFA Club World Cup? Complete Soccer Tournament Guide

The football world is gearing up for a new pinnacle in club competition as the inaugural 2025 FIFA Club World Cup arrives in the US this summer. From 14 June to 13 July 2025, 32 elite teams representing six confederations will compete in a reimagined, single-edition tournament spread across 12 American cities. Below is everything you need to know—dates, participants, groups, venues, format, odds, and broadcast plans—for this landmark global event.

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FIFA Club World Cup Tournament Overview

• Host Nation: United States 

• Dates: 14 June – 13 July 2025

• Number of Teams: 32 clubs

• Confederations Represented: AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, UEFA

• Total Matches: 63

• Tournament Structure: Group stage (eight groups of four in a single round-robin) culminating in a 16-team knockout bracket (round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, final). No third-place playoff.

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FIFA Club World Cup Winner Top 10 Odds

Team	Odds
Real Madrid	+360
Manchester City	+480
Paris Saint-Germain	+500
Bayern Munich	+750
Chelsea	+1100
Inter Milan	+1300
Atlético Madrid	+1500
Borussia Dortmund	+2700
Juventus	+2700
Porto	+3300
Palmeiras	+3300
Flamengo	+3300
Benfica	+3300

FIFA Club World Cup Qualified Teams & Qualification Paths

A total of 32 clubs will take part, selected via champions pathways and ranking pathways across each confederation, plus one host-nation berth and one play-in spot:

• Africa (CAF) – 4 Teams

  • Champions Pathway (CAF Champions League winners 2020/21, 2022/23, 2023/24): Al Ahly (EGY), Wydad AC (MAR), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN)

  • Ranking Pathway: Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)

• Asia (AFC) – 4 Teams

  • Champions Pathway (AFC Champions League winners): Al Hilal (KSA, 2021), Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN, 2022), Al Ain FC (UAE, 2023/24)

  • Ranking Pathway: Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)

• Europe (UEFA) – 12 Teams

  • Champions Pathway (UEFA Champions League winners): Chelsea FC (ENG, 2020/21), Real Madrid C.F. (ESP, 2021/22 & 2023/24), Manchester City (ENG, 2022/23)

  • Ranking Pathway (UEFA Club Coefficients): FC Bayern München (GER), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), FC Internazionale Milano (ITA), FC Porto (POR), SL Benfica (POR), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Juventus FC (ITA), Atlético de Madrid (ESP), FC Salzburg (AUT)

• North & Central America (CONCACAF) – 4 Teams

  • Champions Pathway (Concacaf Champions Cup winners): CF Monterrey (MEX, 2021), Seattle Sounders FC (USA, 2022), CF Pachuca (MEX, 2024)

  • Play-In Slot: LAFC (USA)

• Oceania (OFC) – 1 Team

  • Ranking Pathway: Auckland City FC (NZL)

• South America (CONMEBOL) – 6 Teams

  • Champions Pathway (CONMEBOL Libertadores winners): SE Palmeiras (BRA, 2021), CR Flamengo (BRA, 2022), Fluminense FC (BRA, 2023), Botafogo (BRA, 2024)

  • Ranking Pathway: CA River Plate (ARG), CA Boca Juniors (ARG)

• Host Nation Slot

  • Inter Miami CF (USA)

FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage Draw

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 Hyundai (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)

FIFA Club World Cup Match Schedule

• Tournament Kickoff: Saturday, 14 June 2025 – Inter Miami CF vs. Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL

• Group Stage Dates: 14 June – 2 July 2025

• Round of 16: 4 – 7 July 2025

• Quarterfinals: 8 – 10 July 2025

• Semifinals: 11–12 July 2025

• Final: Sunday, 13 July 2025 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

FIFA Club World Cup Host Stadiums & Cities

Twelve venues dispersed across the United States will stage the 63 matches (eight group matches per group, plus 16 in the knockout stage). The opening fixture is set for Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with the championship showdown at MetLife Stadium. Other host venues include:

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA

• TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH

• Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC

• Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, CA

• GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN

• Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL

• Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL

• Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA

• Lumen Field – Seattle, WA

• Audi Field – Washington, D.C.

FIFA Club World Cup Tournament Format

1. Group Stage: Eight groups of four teams each; single-match round-robin (three matches/team).

2. Advancement: Top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16.

3. Knockout Stage: Single-elimination from the round of 16 to the final.

4. No Third-Place Playoff

Where to Watch FIFA Club World Cup

DAZN has secured exclusive global rights, making all 63 matches free-to-view on its platform. Viewers worldwide can stream live coverage, pregame analysis, and postmatch highlights through the DAZN app.