The FIFA Club World Cup is set for its largest-ever edition in 2025, with 32 elite clubs from across the globe converging on the United States for a month-long football spectacle. The expanded tournament, mirroring the 2026 FIFA World Cup format, promises high-stakes competition and a significant boost to football’s presence in North America.
Tournament Dates and Format:
The tournament officially kicks off on June 14, 2025, with a play-in fixture on May 31, 2025, featuring LAFC and Club Amรฉrica vying for the final group stage spot. The grand finale will be held on July 13, 2025, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The expanded format includes:
- Group Stage: June 14 โ June 26, featuring eight groups of four teams.
- Round of 16: June 28 โ July 1.
- Quarterfinals: July 4 โ July 5.
- Semifinals: July 8 โ July 9.
- Final: July 13.
The top two teams from each group will advance to a direct single-match knockout stage, with no third-place playoff.
Host Cities and Venues:
A total of 12 venues across 11 U.S. cities will host the 63 matches:
- Atlanta, GA: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Charlotte, NC: Bank of America Stadium
- Cincinnati, OH: TQL Stadium
- Los Angeles, CA: Rose Bowl Stadium
- Miami, FL: Hard Rock Stadium
- Nashville, TN: GEODIS Park
- New York New Jersey: MetLife Stadium (Finals)
- Orlando, FL: Camping World Stadium, Inter&Co Stadium
- Philadelphia, PA: Lincoln Financial Field
- Seattle, WA: Lumen Field
- Washington, D.C.: Audi Field
Groups Unveiled:
The 32 participating teams have been drawn into eight compelling groups:
- Group A: Al Ahly (EGY), FC Porto (POR), SE Palmeiras (BRA), Inter Miami CF (USA)
- Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Atlรฉtico de Madrid (ESP), Botafogo (BRA), Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
- Group C: FC Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Auckland City FC (NZL), CA Boca Juniors (ARG), SL Benfica (POR)
- Group D: CR Flamengo (BRA), Espรฉrance Sportive de Tunis (TUN), Chelsea FC (ENG), Los Angeles FC (USA) / Club Amรฉrica (MEX)
- 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)
Key Fixtures and Highlights:
The group stage promises several high-profile clashes:
- June 14: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami (Miami) – Kicking off the tournament
- June 15: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City (Cincinnati)
- June 15: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlรฉtico de Madrid (Pasadena)
- June 16: Chelsea vs. LAFC/Club America (Atlanta)
- June 18: Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal (Miami)
- June 19: Inter Miami vs. Porto (Atlanta)
- June 20: Flamengo vs. Chelsea (Philadelphia)
- June 23: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras (Miami Gardens)
- June 26: Juventus vs. Manchester City (Orlando)
- June 26: FC Salzburg vs. Real Madrid (Philadelphia)
All matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live globally via DAZN.com, the official broadcasting partner. The tournament is expected to attract significant attention, featuring global icons and offering competitive fixtures with silverware at stake, unlike past summer exhibitions.
