The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw has officially revealed the matchups for this highly anticipated tournament, featuring 32 teams from six football confederations.
The draw placed clubs into eight groups, ensuring no group contains more than one team from the same confederation (with the exception of UEFA).
Additionally, teams from the same country, such as Chelsea and Manchester City or Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, were kept in separate groups.
Draw Results
Group A
- SE Palmeiras (BRA)
- FC Porto (POR)
- Al Ahly FC (EGY)
- Inter Miami CF (USA)
Opening Match: Inter Miami CF vs. Al Ahly FC on June 15, 2025
Group B
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Atlético Madrid (ESP)
- Botafogo (BRA)
- Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Opening Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid
Group C
- FC Bayern München (GER)
- Auckland City FC (NZL)
- CA Boca Juniors (ARG)
- SL Benfica (POR)
Opening Match: FC Bayern München vs. Auckland City FC
Group D
- CR Flamengo (BRA)
- Espérance Sportive de Tunisie (TUN)
- Chelsea FC (ENG)
- Club León (MEX)
Opening Match: CR Flamengo vs. Espérance Sportive de Tunisie
Group E
- CA River Plate (ARG)
- Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
- CF Monterrey (MEX)
- FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
Opening Match: CA River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
Group F
- Fluminense FC (BRA)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)
- Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)
Opening Match: Fluminense FC vs. Borussia Dortmund
Group G
- Manchester City (ENG)
- Wydad AC Casablanca (MAR)
- Al Ain FC (UAE)
- Juventus FC (ITA)
Opening Match: Manchester City vs. Wydad AC Casablanca
Group H
- Real Madrid C.F. (ESP)
- Al Hilal (KSA)
- CF Pachuca (MEX)
- FC Salzburg (AUT)
Opening Match: Real Madrid C.F. vs. Al Hilal
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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) December 5, 2024
Format
This competition marks a new chapter in its history, transitioning from a smaller annual event with seven teams to an expanded tournament with 32 clubs. It will be held every four years, with the inaugural edition taking place in the United States from June 15 to July 13.
Teams are divided into eight groups of four, each playing three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Round of 16, followed by single-elimination knockout rounds. Unlike previous editions, there will be no third-place playoff.
Participating Teams
UEFA (Europe) – 12 Teams
Champions League Winners: Chelsea (2021), Real Madrid (2022), Manchester City (2023)
Top-Ranked Clubs: Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, FC Porto, SL Benfica, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, FC Salzburg
CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 Teams
Copa Libertadores Winners: Palmeiras (2021), Flamengo (2022), Fluminense (2023), Botafogo (2024)
Top-Ranked Clubs: River Plate, Boca Juniors
CONCACAF (North & Central America, Caribbean) – 4 Teams
CONCACAF Champions League Winners: CF Monterrey (2021), Seattle Sounders (2022), Club León (2023), CF Pachuca (2024)
CAF (Africa) – 4 Teams
CAF Champions League Winners: Al Ahly (2021, 2023), Wydad AC (2022)
Top-Ranked Clubs: Espérance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns
AFC (Asia) – 4 Teams
AFC Champions League Winners: Al Hilal (2021), Urawa Red Diamonds (2022), Al Ain (2023/24)
Top-Ranked Club: Ulsan Hyundai
OFC (Oceania) – 1 Team
Auckland City FC (Best-ranked club over four years)
Host Nation – 1 Team
Inter Miami CF (2024 Supporters’ Shield winners)
Tournament Venues
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States will host the 2025 Club World Cup across 11 cities:
Opening Match: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Final: MetLife Stadium, New York
Other host cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Orlando (which will use two stadiums).
What’s Next?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to deliver captivating football as the world’s top clubs battle for supremacy. With historic teams and new contenders, the tournament is shaping up to be a landmark event in the football calendar.
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