FIFA Club World Cup 2025
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. This tournament marks a significant expansion from the previous format, featuring 32 teams from around the globe, including continental champions and other top clubs.
Tournament Structure and Format:
- Group Stage: The 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four. Each group consists of a mix of teams from different confederations. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stages.
- Knockout Rounds: Following the group stage, the tournament progresses to single-elimination matches, including the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. If matches are tied after regulation, extra time and penalties will determine the winner
Participating Teams:
The tournament features several prominent clubs, including:
- Real Madrid
- Manchester City
- Flamengo
- Inter Miami
- Seattle Sounders
- Bayern Munich
- Chelsea
- Boca Juniors
- Benfica
- Juventus
- Al Hilal
- CF Pachuca
- RB Salzburg
Host Cities and Venues:
The tournament will be held across 12 stadiums in 11 cities
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina
- Rose Bowl Stadium – Pasadena, California
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
- GEODIS Park – Nashville, Tennessee
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (Final venue)
- Camping World Stadium – Orlando, Florida
- Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, Florida
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington
- Audi Field – Washington, D.C.
Opening and Closing Details:
- Opening Match: The tournament kicks off on June 14, 2025, with Inter Miami CF facing Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Final Match: The championship match is set for July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
