The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a project initiated nearly a decade ago, is finally coming to fruition. The tournament will bring together 32 top club teams to compete for the title of the world’s best. This expanded format promises unique matchups that haven’t been seen before, such as PSG vs. Seattle Sounders and Real Madrid vs. Pachuca.
Here is a list of the participating teams:
1. PSG (France)
2. Real Madrid (Spain)
3. Manchester City (England)
4. Bayern Munich (Germany)
5. Inter Milan (Italy)
6. Atletico Madrid (Spain)
7. Chelsea (England)
8. Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
9. Juventus (Italy)
10. Benfica (Portugal)
11. Flamengo (Brazil)
12. River Plate (Argentina)
13. Palmeiras (Brazil)
14. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
15. Boca Juniors (Argentina)
16. Porto (Portugal)
17. Fluminense (Brazil)
18. Red Bull Salzberg (Austria)
19. Botafogo (Brazil)
20. Al Ahly (Egypt)
21. Seattle Sounders (United States)
22. Inter Miami (United States)
23. Monterrey (Mexico)
24. Pachuca (Mexico)
25. LAFC (United States)
26. Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
27. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
28. Ulsan HD (Korea)
29. Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
30. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia)
31. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
32. Auckland City (New Zealand)
**FIFA Club World Cup Schedule:**
* Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
* Round of 16: June 28 – July 1
* Quarterfinals: July 4 – July 5
* Semifinals: July 8 – 9
* Final: July 13
**Group Stage Draw Results:**
* Group A: Al Ahly, FC Porto, SE Palmeiras, Inter Miami
* Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
* Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, SL Benfica
* Group D: Chelsea, Flamengo, Espérance de Tunis, LAFC
* Group E: Inter Milan, River Plate, CF Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
* Group F: Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
* Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain FC, Wydad AC
* Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, CF Pachuca, FC Salzburg