FIFA will revolutionize club football in 2025 With the first edition of the renewed Club World Cupan event that will bring together 32 teams around the world In the United States between June 14 and July 13.
The tournament will mark a before and after in the history of international competitions, both for their format and for their magnitude.
A global tournament with the six confederations represented
For the first time, the FIFA ™ Club World Cup will have Representatives of all world football confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North America, Central and the Caribbean), Conmebol (South America), OFC (Oceania) and UEFA (Europe).
The distribution of quotas was determined according to the performance of the clubs during cycle 2021-2024.
Squares by Confederation
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UEFA (Europe): 12 teams (4 champions + 8 per ranking)
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CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams (4 champions + 2 per ranking)
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CAF (Africa): 4 teams (3 champions + 1 per ranking)
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AFC (Asia): 4 teams (3 champions + 1 per ranking)
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Concacaf (North and Central America, Caribbean): 4 teams (all champions)
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OFC (Oceania): 1 team (by ranking)
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Host (United States): 1 team
In total, 63 games will be played throughout 12 cities In the US, in emblematic stages such as Metlife Stadium in New York (which will host the final) and the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where the opening game will be played.
Club World Cup format 2025: Group phase and direct elimination
The 2025 Club World Cup will have a structure similar to that of a selection world cup. The 32 teams They will be divided into Eight groups of four teams each. In the group stage, they will face unique matches, and The two best of each group will advance to the round of 16.
From there, a Direct qualifying phase to a single match that will culminate with the grand final in New York. There will be no split for third place, and the team that lifters the trophy will be crowned as the Best Club in the World.
Already classified outstanding teams
Among the clubs already classified include historical names such as:
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real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Juventus, PSG and Atlético de Madrid For UEFA.
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Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate and Boca Juniors For the Conmebol.
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To Ahly (Egypt), Wydad (Morocco), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) for coffee.
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To the Hilal (Saudi Arabia), AL AIN (EAU), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) for the AFC.
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Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, Pachuca and the host Inter Miamiby Concacaf and the United States.
Confirmed groups of the 2025 Club World Cup
These are all the confirmed groups of the Club World Cup after all with the only pending square to confirm
Group a
Group b
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Paris Saint-Germain (France)
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Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
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Botafogo (Brazil)
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Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Group c
Group d
Group e
Group f
Group g
Group h
Stadium and trophy: symbols of a new era
The Club World Cup trophy, designed by Tiffany & Co.will be raised for the first time in 2025. This jewel will be delivered to the champion in the Metlife stadiumwhich will also receive the semifinals.
The event, with strong commercial and media projection, promises to become the New great club football showcase.
Where and how to get tickets?
The sale of tickets began December 19, 2024 On FIFA.com/Tickets. You can buy tickets for individual parties from 30 USDdepending on the stadium and the category. High demand is expected, so FIFA recommends buying in advance.
The FIFA 2025 Club World Cup will mark the start of a new era in club footballwith an ambitious format, elite teams of all continents and a structure similar to the World Cup of Selections. The entire world will be looking at the United States next summer.