The newly restored FIFA Club World Cup will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13th.
There have been major changes in this competition, which was being organized every year with only seven teams but now 32 teams are featured and will be every four years.
All six football confedmen are clubs in the contest: Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), North and Central America (Concacoff), South America (Conmibol), Oshinia (OFC) and Europe (UEFA).
European clubs have been distributed to 12 spots, which are the highest in condenser. In the last four seasons, the qualification was fixed by the club’s performance in the Champions League, which means that past winners like Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid have secured their places.
Additional European teams eligible for the Ranking system of the UEFA, though the limit of two clubs in each country is that the liverpool lost in the 2022 Champions League.
There are four allotted slots in Asia, Africa and North and Central American Federation, while South America has six and Oshinia.
How is the FIFA Club World Cup?
The design of the Improved Club World Cup reflects in FIFA’s international competitions.
The Teams team has been divided into eight groups of four, each team has played others in round-robin format.
The top two in each group enters the two knockout phase. However, unlike the World Cup, the competition does not include the third place play-off. The final is set to July 13, 2025.
32 clubs, a world champion.
Road #FIFACKDWC Glory begins in 100 days! 🗺#Kutthward
– FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACDCLC) March 6, 2055
Who is participating in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Group a: Palmeres, FC Porto, Al Ahully, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris St-Jermen, Attikoic Madrid, Botfogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
Group D: Flamengo, Aspense Sportative de Tunis, Chelsea, Club Leon
Group E: River Plate, Urah Red Diamonds, Montery, Inter Milan
Group F: Fluumines, Borusia Dortmond, Ulson, Mammelodi Sandown
Group G: Manchester City, Waydad, Al Ain, Juventus
Group H: Real Madrid, al Hilal, Pachuka, Salzberg
Why are Lionel Messi and Inter Miami playing in the FIFA Club World Cup?
One of the seats in the tournament is reserved for a club in the host country, and FIFA gave this place to Inter Miami on the basis of the shield of their 2024 MLS supporters, which were given to the team with a regular record of regular-generation.
Although the Inter -Miami was removed in the MLS playoff and no league champions, his invitation has increased the debate, some have explained that FIFA’s efforts are convinced to participate in the Lionel Messi competition.
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– FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACDCLC) March 18, 2025
Where will the FIFA Club World Cup matches be played?
The tournament will be held at 6 Stadiums in the United States a year ago in favor of Canada and Mexico. The matches will be played:
Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Charlotte: TQL Stadium
Cincinnath: Bank of America Stadium
Los Angeles: Roses
Miami: Hard Rock Stadium (Opener match)
Nashville: Geodis Park
New Jersey: MetLife Stadium (Final Match)
Orlando: Camping World Stadium and Inter and Co Stadium
Philadelphi: Lincoln Financial Field
Sieatl: Field
Washington DC: Audi field
Where to see the FIFA Club World Cup: TV Channel, Online Stream
Streting platform DAZN has acquired special broadcasting rights and all 63 matches will flow free. There is also a probability of sublinks on local free-to-air broadcasters.
Why is the FIFA Club World Cup controversial?
FIFA is currently facing legal action from the Player Union and the League due to scheduling concerns.
The critics argue that the football calendar is becoming “oversatched”, which increases the risk and welfare of the players.
Some players like Liverpool’s Alison and Manchester City Rodrey have expressed concern over the increasing number of matches. The Club World Cup Final and the 2025-26 Premier League season on August 16 are only five weeks.
In the club World Cup, from July 2-27, the female Euro was partially overlap with 2025.
