ROAD TO GLORY: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - Groups, Teams, Fixtures, and Venues Revealed!_
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Everything You Need to Know
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is just around the corner, and football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the tournament. This year's edition promises to be the most exciting one yet, with a revamped format and a record number of teams participating.
Tournament Format
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature 32 teams from six confederations, competing in a round-robin group stage followed by a knockout stage. The tournament will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
Qualified Teams
Here are the qualified teams for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025:
| Confederation | Teams |
|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | Al-Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, Ulsan HD |
| CAF (Africa) | Al Ahly, Wydad AC, Esperance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America, Caribbean) | Monterrey, Seattle Sounders FC, Leon, Pachuca, Inter Miami |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, River Plate, Boca Juniors |
| OFC (Oceania) | Auckland City |
| UEFA (Europe) | Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, FC Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg |
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | PSG | Bayern Munich | Flamengo |
| Porto | Atletico Madrid | Auckland City | Espérance de Tunis |
| Al Ahly | Botafogo | Boca Juniors | Chelsea |
| Inter Miami | Seattle Sounders | Benfica | Club León |
Groups E–H
| Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate | Fluminense | Manchester City | Real Madrid |
| Urawa Reds | Dortmund | Wydad AC | Al Hilal |
| Monterrey | Ulsan Hyundai | Al Ain | Pachuca |
| Inter Milan | Sundowns | Juventus | RB Salzburg |
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule and Fixtures
The full schedule and fixtures for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 are yet to be finalized, but here is the essential information we know so far based on the group stage draw and initial announcements:
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Opening Fixtures:
Opening Match:
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Fixture: Al Ahly (Egypt) vs. Inter Miami CF (USA)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida
Final Match:
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
July 5, 2025: Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B
July 6, 2025: Winner Group B vs. Runner-up Group A
July 7, 2025: Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D
July 8, 2025: Winner Group D vs. Runner-up Group C
Quarterfinals
July 10, 2025: Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2
July 11, 2025: Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4
Semifinals
July 12, 2025: Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 2
Final
July 13, 2025: Winner Semifinal 1 vs. Winner Semifinal 2 (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey).
Host Cities and Venues
The tournament will take place across 12 venues in the United States:
| Venue | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | Florida |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford | New Jersey |
| Lumen Field | Seattle | Washington |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | Georgia |
| Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte | North Carolina |
| TQL Stadium | Cincinnati | Ohio |
| Rose Bowl Stadium | Los Angeles | California |
| GEODIS Park | Nashville | Tennessee |
| Camping World Stadium | Orlando | Florida |
| Inter&Co Stadium | Orlando | Florida |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania |
| Audi Field | Washington | D.C. |
How to Watch
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN. You can watch all 63 matches live on DAZN, and the service is available on various platforms, including:
- Online: Visit DAZN's official website to stream matches on your computer.
- Mobile App: Download the DAZN app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) to watch on your smartphone or tablet.
- Smart TVs & Streaming Devices: DAZN is available on most smart TVs and streaming devices, such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
What to Expect
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament, with the best clubs from around the world competing for the title. While Europe and South America have historically dominated the tournament, the expanded format could lead to more competitive and thrilling matches.
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