Summary of Key Points:
Format of the 2025 Club World Cup
The tournament introduces a revamped format that expands the competition to 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will be single-elimination until the final. This change aims to enhance competitiveness and the appeal of the tournament, offering fans a more thrilling experience.
In which stadiums?
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Participating Teams
The list of teams competing in the 2025 Club World Cup includes true titans of world football. Among the confirmed are the champions from each confederation, ensuring an exceptional level of competition.
2025 Club World Cup: Tournament Facts
Host: United States
Full Name: FIFA Club World Cup
Dates: June 15, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Edition: 21
Organizer: FIFA
Participants: 32 (from 6 confederations)
Matches: 6
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Host:
Inter Miami CF.
Africa
Al-Ahly (Egypt): Champion of the CAF Champions League (2020-21, 2022-23, and 2023-24)
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco): Champion of the CAF Champions League (2021-22)
Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia): 1st non-champion team highest ranked in CAF Ranking 2021-2024
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa): 2nd non-champion team highest ranked in CAF Ranking 2021-2024
South America
Palmeiras (Brazil): Champion of the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2021)
Flamengo (Brazil): Champion of the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2022)
Fluminense (Brazil): Champion of the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2023)
To be determined: Champion of the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2024)
River Plate (Argentina): 1st non-champion team highest ranked in CONMEBOL Ranking 2021-2024
Boca Juniors (Argentina): 2nd non-champion team highest ranked in CONMEBOL Ranking 2021-2024
Asia
Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia): Champion of the AFC Champions League (2021)
Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan): Champion of the AFC Champions League (2022)
Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates): Champion of the AFC Champions League (2023-24)
Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea): 1st non-champion team highest ranked in AFC Ranking 2021-2024
Europe
Chelsea (England): Champion of the UEFA Champions League (2020-21)
Real Madrid (Spain): Champion of the UEFA Champions League (2021-22 and 2023-24)
Manchester City (England): Champion of the UEFA Champions League (2022-23)
Bayern Munich (Germany): 1st non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Paris Saint-Germain (France): 2nd non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Borussia Dortmund (Germany): 3rd non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Inter Milan (Italy): 4th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Porto (Portugal): 5th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Atlético Madrid (Spain): 6th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Benfica (Portugal): 7th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Juventus (Italy): 8th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-2024
Red Bull Salzburg (Austria): 9th non-champion team highest ranked in UEFA Ranking 2021-202
North, Central America, and the Caribbean
Monterrey (Mexico): Champion of the CONCACAF Champions League (2021)
Seattle Sounders (United States): Champion of the CONCACAF Champions League (2022)
León (Mexico): Champion of the CONCACAF Champions League (2023)
Pachuca (Mexico): Champion of the CONCACAF Cup (2024)
Oceania
Auckland City (New Zealand): Best-ranked champion of the OFC Champions League 2021-2024
The last to enter is Brazilian, but who?
By the date of the draw, the name of the last participant will be known, which will be the winner of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores final, facing the Brazilian teams Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo in Buenos Aires on Saturday, November 30.
Atlético Mineiro is aiming for their second title after winning in 2013, while Botafogo, the leader of the Brazilian league, seeks to win it for the first time, thus securing a spot in the Club World Cup just five days before the draw.
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