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What teams will play in the 2025 Club World Cup in Miami and across the USA? (In which cities?)

(By Maurizio, Cánepa, and Maqueda) Inter Miami's qualification is a milestone that reflects the growth and competitiveness of football in the United States. It serves as an example of the potential that American clubs have to compete on the global stage. On the football horizon, the 2025 Club World Cup looms as a highly significant event, not only due to the quality of the participating teams but also for the vibrant atmosphere it promises to generate in Miami and other U.S. cities. With the draw scheduled for December 5, 2024, interest in the teams vying for the world title is intensifying. This article delves into which teams will be part of this competition and provides an analysis of what it means for global and local football.

 

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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