Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), football’s global governing body has organized a new prime club competition, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.
This global event will bring together the most successful club sides from each of the six international confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF, (Africa), Concacaf (North, Central and Caribbean America), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania) and UEFA.
The event will involve 32 clubs that will grace the world stage from 14 June to 13 July 2025 for the inaugural edition.
Host Nation for FIFA Club World Cup
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted by the United States.
The tournament will take place in 12 stadiums in 11 cities, primarily on the East Coast to align with European broadcasters and avoid conflicts with the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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The table below shows the host cities and respective venues for the 2025 FIFA World Cup:
|
HOST CITY |
VENUE |
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Charlotte | Bank of America Stadium |
| Cincinnati | TQL Stadium |
| Los Angeles | Rose Bowl Stadium |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Nashville | GEODIS Park |
| New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium (also hosting the final and both semi-finals) |
| Orlando | Camping World Stadium and Inter& Co Stadium |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Seattle | Lumen Field |
| Washington, D.C | Audi Field |
The opening match featuring Inter Miami and Egyptian giants Al Ahly will be at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while the final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Qualified Teams for FIFA World Cup 2025
Teams primarily qualified by winning their confederation’s premier club competition from 2021 to 2024.
Additional slots were filled based on a four-year confederation ranking system, awarding points for wins, draws, and progression in continental tournaments.
León (Mexico) was disqualified due to multi-club ownership rules (shared with Pachuca). Los Angeles FC replaced the Mexican team after defeating Club América 2-1 in a playoff on May 31, 2025.
Inter Miami’s inclusion as the host nation representative was controversial, as FIFA chose the MLS Supporters’ Shield winner over the MLS Cup champion (LA Galaxy), citing a preference for a “league setting” champion.
Below is the full list of qualified teams, organized by confederation:
UEFA (Europe, 12 slots):
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Chelsea
|
England | 2021 UEFA Champions League winner |
| Real Madrid
|
Spain
|
2022 UEFA Champions League winner |
| Manchester City | England | 2023 UEFA Champions League winner |
| Bayern Munich | Germany | UEFA Ranking |
| Paris Saint-Germain | France | UEFA Ranking |
| Inter Milan | Italy | UEFA Ranking |
| Borussia Dortmund | Germany | UEFA Ranking |
| FC Porto | Portugal | UEFA Ranking |
| Benfica | Portugal | UEFA Ranking |
| Juventus | Italy | UEFA Ranking |
| Atletico Madrid | Spain | UEFA Ranking |
| RB Salzburg | Austria | UEFA Ranking |
CONMEBOL (South America, 6 slots)
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Palmeiras | Brazil | 2021 Copa Libertadores winner |
| Flamengo | Brazil | 2022 Copa Libertadores winner |
| Fluminense | Brazil | 2023 Copa Libertadores winner |
| Botafogo | Brazil | 2024 Copa Libertadores winner |
| River Plate | Argentina | CONMEBOL Ranking |
| Boca Juniors | Argentina | CONMEBOL Ranking |
AFC (Asia, 4 slots)
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Al Hilal | Saudi Arabia | 2021 AFC Champions League winner |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Japan | 2022 AFC Champions League winner |
| Ulsan HD FC | South Korea | 2023/24 AFC Champions League winner |
| Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | AFC Ranking |
CAF (Africa, 4 slots)
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Al Ahly | Egypt | 2021 & 2023 CAF Champions League winner |
| Wydad Athletic Club | Morocco | 2022 CAF Champions League winner |
| Esperance de Tunis | Tunisia | 2024 CAF Champions League winner |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | CAF Ranking |
CONCACAF (North, Central America, Caribbean, 4 slots):
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Monterrey | Mexico | 2021 CONCACAF Champions League winner |
| Seattle Sounders | USA | 2022 CONCACAF Champions League winner |
| Pachuca | Mexico | 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup winner |
| Los Angeles FC | USA | Playoff after León’s disqualification |
OFC (Oceania, 1 slot)
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Auckland City | New Zealand | Highest-ranked OFC Champions League winner |
Host Nation (1 slot)
| TEAM | NATION | Mode of Qualification |
| Inter Miami | USA | 2024 MLS Supporters Shield winner |
Groups for FIFA World Cup 2025
Group A
- SE Palmeiras (BRA)
- FC Porto (POR)
- Al Ahly FC (EGY)
- Inter Miami CF (USA)
Group B
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
- Botafogo (BRA)
- Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Group C
- FC Bayern München (GER)
- Auckland City FC (NZL)
- CA Boca Juniors (ARG)
- SL Benfica (POR)
Group D
- CR Flamengo (BRA)
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN)
- Chelsea FC (ENG)
- Los Angeles FC (USA)
Group E
- CA River Plate (ARG)
- Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
- CF Monterrey (MEX)
- FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
Group F
- Fluminense FC (BRA)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Ulsan HD (KOR)
- Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)
Group G
- Manchester City (ENG)
- Wydad AC (MAR)
- Al Ain FC (UAE)
- Juventus FC (ITA)
Group H
- Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)
- Al Hilal (KSA)
- CF Pachuca (MEX)
- FC Salzburg (AUT)
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 format
A group stage composed of eight groups of four teams per group will play in a single-game round-robin format. The top two teams per group progress to the round of 16.
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A direct single-match knockout stage from the round of 16 to the final, and there is no third-place play-off.
FIFA Club World Cup Trophy
The official FIFA Club World Cup Trophy, that will be lifted for the first time in 2025, was unveiled by FIFA in November 2024.
The new trophy, designed by FIFA and crafted in collaboration with global luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co., will be presented to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup winners, who will be crowned after the final at the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey.
FIFA Club World Cup Official Match Ball
FIFA has announced adidas as the Official Supplier of the inaugural Club World Cup, with the long-standing FIFA partner unveiling the tournament’s Official Match Ball.
The ball’s design pays homage to the host nation, the United States, incorporating bold graphics and emblems that celebrate and reflect the country’s heritage.
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