The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 roars to life in the United States, marking a historic first as the tournament expands to 32 elite clubs across 20 nations. Running officially from June 14 to July 13, with a preliminary play-in match between LAFC and Club América on May 31, this edition is poised to redefine global club football on American soil. The grand finale is set for the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where the world’s best will compete for club football’s ultimate prize.
For the first time, the tournament mirrors the structure of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring eight groups of four teams. The top two from each group will progress to a knockout stage beginning with the Round of 16. This format ensures high-stakes action from start to finish, with powerhouse clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City confirmed, alongside South American giants such as River Plate and Boca Juniors.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami headlines Group A, joined by Al Ahly, FC Porto, and SE Palmeiras, while Group B sees Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid clash with Botafogo and the Seattle Sounders. Other standout fixtures include Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City and PSG vs. Atlético Madrid in early group matches. With potential late moves from global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, anticipation is reaching fever pitch.
The tournament will span major U.S. cities including Miami, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., drawing fans nationwide into a month-long football celebration. The official broadcaster, DAZN, will stream every match globally, offering unprecedented access to world-class club football. Unlike traditional summer friendlies, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises full-strength squads, national representation, and tangible silverware.
This landmark edition not only raises the profile of the Club World Cup but also cements the U.S. as a formidable host for global football. As the countdown begins, all eyes turn to American pitches where legends will be made, champions crowned, and football history rewritten in a summer spectacle unlike any before.
