A revamped and enlarged Club World Cup lands this summer, as 32 teams meet in the United States to contest the 21st edition of the pan-continental tournament.
Hoping to completely recalibrate the profile, status, and spectacle of their flagship club competition, FIFA has changed the entire format and structure of the Club World Cup.
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_______________________________________________Quick overview of Club World Cup 2025Starting date: Saturday, June 14thDate of Final: Sunday, July 13thLocation: United States – multiple venuesTV channels: DAZN – insider international broadcaster Prize money: Details yet to be fully confirmed.
However, estimates suggest the winning club will receive upwards of $100 million and every participating teams can expect to earn $50 millionLast winner: Manchester City (2023)Fixture schedule of Club World Cup 2025The tournament began on Saturday evening, June 14th, in Florida, with local side Inter Miami hosting Egyptian side Al Ahly at Hard Rock Arena.
This will be followed by 62 extra matches, with 32 teams competing in the group stage and knockout stages over the next month.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, July 13th, with the final at MetLife Arena in New Jersey.
Knockout stage fixture scheduleRound of 16:Saturday, June 28thPalmeiras 1-0 Botafogo JRBenfica 1-4 ChelseaSunday, June 29thPSG 4-0 Inter MiamiFlamengo 2-4 Bayern MunichMonday, June 30thInter 0-2 FluminenseTuesday, July 1stManchester City 3-4 Al HilalReal Madrid vs Juventus (21:00 CET)Wednesday, July 2ndDortmund vs Monterrey (03:00 CET)Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4th – Saturday, July 5thFriday, July 4th Fluminense vs Al Hilal (21:00 CET)Saturday, July 5thPalmeiras vs Chelsea (03:00 CET)PSG vs Bayern Munich (18:00 CET)Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8th – Wednesday, July 9thSee a complete fixture schedule of the Club World Cup 2025 here >>>Teams and groups at the Club World Cup 2025A total of 32 teams compete to be crowned 2025 Club World Champions, with a varying number of representatives from single FIFA-affiliated confederation.
The majority tournament slots were received by the European confederation UEFA, followed by the South American confederation CONMEBOL (6 slots).
Four slots went to CONCACAF (North and Central America), AFC (Asia) and CAF (Africa).
The tournament also includes one squad from OFC (Oceania) and host squad (USA - Inter Miami).
Single of the 32 participants were divided into four pots, Brazil is the majority represented nation at the 2025 Club World Cup, with four Série A clubs – Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo, and Fluminense every participating.
The final group tables of Club World Cup 2025 >>>Club World Cup qualification and formatParticipating teams qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup via two distinct pathways.
A total of 16 (50% of) clubs qualified as a outcome of winning their respective flagship continental championships in one of the previous four seasons, while the vast majority of others earned their tournament berth by virtue of their confederation ranking.
The confederation ranking pathway is supported by a complex coefficient setup, which charts single squad’s display in continental ties.
The host nation was allocated one place, which was awarded to MLS Supporters’ Shield victors Inter Miami.
Overview of 2025 Club World Cup format:Group Stage: Eight groups of four teams.
Single group hosts a single round-robin of fixtures.
Two teams progress from single group to the Round of 16.
Knockout Stage: Round of 16 across to Final.
Every matches are single-leg knockout ties.
Unlike previous Club World Cups, there is no third/fourth place play-off fixture.
Where to watch FIFA Club World Cup 2025 British-based entertainment platform DAZN has been awarded insider international broadcasting rights to the 2025 Club World Cup.
In a move welcomed by soccer supporters every over the world, DAZN will air every 63 fixtures for free via their internal streaming platform and dedicated TV channels.
Viewers simply need to create a DAZN account to access full reporting of the tournament.
Reporting will be available in multiple languages.
Venue, host cities and stadiumsA total of 12 venues will host matches amid the 2025 Club World Cup, with nine different states welcoming supporters from every four corners of the planet.
Thanks to the always-increasing popularity of the MLS and the country’s rich sporting culture, the United States is home to a vast range of state-of-the-art stadiums.
Extra over Club World Cup 2025 stadiums >>>Prize money and sponsors of the 2025 Club World CupThanks to its revised format, extended global appeal, and a bumper broadcasting agreement, the competition has received a massive cash injection.
The total prize pot has consequently risen to an eye-watering $2.
65 billion, up from a modest $16 million in 2023.
It's believed every participants will earn at least $50 million for their efforts in the U.
S.
this summer, a monumental return for few of the tournament’s smaller outfits.
Extra over Club World Cup prize money and title >>>The competition’s official sponsors are Belgian-based brewing company AB InBev, financial services giant Bank of America, and electronics producer Hisense.
FIFA’s existing partners will also backing the event, with Adidas, Aramco, Coca-Cola, Hyundai-Kia, Lenovo, Qatar Airways, and Visa every involved.
Record books and past winners of Club World CupAfter years of protracted discussions and lengthy preparations, the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup was held in 2000.
Two Brazilian outfits clashed in the competition’s first-always final, as Corinthians overcame Vasco da Gama on native soil.
A further 11 clubs have been proclaimed champions of the world since later, with Real Madrid earning extra titles than any other side.
Regardless this, sole five countries (Spain, Brazil, England, Italy, and Germany) and two confederations (UEFA and CONMEBOL) have produced a FIFA Club World Cup winner.
