The FIFA Club World Cup is set to be back after a strategic decision to postpone it in 2024 due to a jam-packed schedule of clubs and players in 2024. Initially called the Intercontinental Cup, FIFA Club World Cup is a club tournament that has been happening every year since 2000. The event has been postponed or canceled on 5 occasions in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2024.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be a historic event, marking a significant expansion of the tournament. This year, the competition will feature 32 teams from six confederations, making it a truly global spectacle.
FIFA Club WC 2024 will grace the world stage in June and July 2025. The event will bring the best teams of the six international confederations - UEFA, Concacaf, AFC, CONMEBOL, CAF, and OFC.
Let’s dive deeper into the official information of the FIFA Club WC 2024.
What Is The Venue for The FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place in the United States, bringing a host of global football talent to North America. With an expanded format, the tournament will not only showcase some of the world’s best teams but also serve as a key preparation event for the highly anticipated FIFA 2026 World Cup in the USA.
The official draw for the tournament is scheduled for December 5, 2024. This event will reveal the matchups for the group stages, as well as the locations where all 32 teams will compete throughout the competition.
The official FIFA website will be sharing more information on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the full schedule, match dates, venue information, and much more.
What Is The Schedule of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
The 2024 FIFA World Cup group stage will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout round, while the bottom two teams in each group will be eliminated.
Group stage matches will kick off on June 15, 2024, with the tournament’s opening game set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The final match will be held on July 13, 2024, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Therefore, a total of 63 matches will be played throughout the tournament starting from the group stage to the final.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Knockout Stage Format:
Once the group stage concludes, the tournament will transition into the knockout rounds. In the Last 16, the winner of each group will face the runner-up from a different group. The matchups are as follows:
Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B – Match 49
Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A – Match 51
Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D – Match 50
Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group C – Match 52
Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group F – Match 53
Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E – Match 55
Winner Group G vs Runner-up Group H – Match 54
Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group G – Match 56
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Format:
Winner Match 49 vs Winner Match 50 – Match 57
Winner Match 53 vs Winner Match 54 – Match 58
Winner Match 51 vs Winner Match 52 – Match 59
Winner Match 55 vs Winner Match 56 – Match 60
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Semifinals Format:
Winner Match 57 vs Winner Match 58 – Match 61
Winner Match 59 vs Winner Match 60 – Match 62
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final will take place on July 13, 2024, with the winners of the two semifinal matches facing off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
What Teams are Participating in The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
As of now, 31 teams have qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club WC. The last team will be the one who wins the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores which is scheduled to go live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday 30 November 2024. The match will be between Atletico Mineiro versus Botafogo.
Here is the list of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Qualified Teams:
Host Nation Slot:
Inter Miami (USA)
From UEFA:
Manchester City (ENG) – 2022/23 UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid (ESP) – 2021/22 and 2023/24 UEFA Champions League
Bayern Munich (GER) – UEFA ranking pathway
Chelsea (ENG) – 2020/21 UEFA Champions League
Juventus (ITA) - UEFA ranking pathway
Inter Milan (ITA) – UEFA ranking pathway
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) – UEFA ranking pathway
Borussia Dortmund (GER) - UEFA ranking pathway
Atletico Madrid (ESP) - UEFA ranking pathway
Porto (POR) - UEFA ranking pathway
Benfica (POR) – UEFA ranking pathway
FC Salzburg (AUT) - UEFA ranking pathway
From AFC:
Al Hilal (KSA) – 2021 AFC Champions League
Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) – 2022 AFC Champions League
Al Ain (UAE) - 2023/24 AFC Champions League
Ulsan HD FC (KOR) - AFC ranking pathway
From CONMEBOL:
Palmeiras (BRA) – 2021 CONMEBOL Libertadores
Flamengo (BRA) – 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores
Fluminense (BRA) – 2023 CONMEBOL Libertadores
River Plate (ARG) - CONMEBOL ranking pathway
Boca Juniors (ARG) - CONMEBOL ranking pathway
From CAF:
Al Ahly (EGY) – 2020/21, 2022/23 and 2023/24 CAF Champions League
Wydad (MAR) – 2021/22 CAF Champions League
ES Tunis (TUN) - CAF ranking pathway
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) - CAF ranking pathway
From Concacaf:
Monterrey (MEX) – 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup
Seattle Sounders (USA) – 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup
Club Leon (MEX) – 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup
Pachuca (MEX) - 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup
From OFC:
Auckland City (NZL) – OFC ranking pathway
Which Stadiums Will Host The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 63 matches of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are set to be hosted by 11 of the most famous stadiums in the USA.
Here are the 11 venues:
- Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Inter Miami CF Stadium, Miami, FL
- TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
- Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN
- Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
Conclusion
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be a historic event, showcasing the world's best club teams in a series of thrilling matches across the United States. With a diverse range of iconic stadiums and passionate fans, this tournament is poised to leave a lasting impact on the global football landscape. Get ready to witness the future of club football as the world's top clubs battle it out for glory.