FIFA Club World Cup has been expanded to 32 teams and returned this summer in the United States.
The event will continue from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
This marks the tournament’s first quadrennial edition in its new format.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Teams & Qualification Breakdown
32 teams from six confederations, plus the host-nation champion (Inter Miami).
Europe is represented by 12 clubs, including:
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Juventus, and Man City.
South America sends 6 teams:
Flamengo, Palmeiras, Boca Juniors, River Plate, Botafogo, etc..
Africa has four spots (Al Ahly, Wydad, Esperance, Mamelodi Sundowns).
Also included are top clubs from Asia, North & Central America, and Oceania.
Groups & Format
Teams are split into 8 groups of 4, with two advancing from each group to the knockout phase .
Group stage runs June 15–27, followed by knockout rounds and final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Prize Money & Streaming
FIFA has allocated a $1 billion prize pool, including up to $100 million for the winning team.
The tournament will be free to stream via DAZN, with 23 matches broadcast in the UK on Channel 5.
Star-Studded Showcases
Big names competing: Messi (Inter Miami), Mbappé, Haaland, Kane, and clubs like Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich.
This expanded format offers 63 matches across 12 U.S. cities.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Starts with Al‑Ahly vs. Inter Miami Match
Lionel Messi’s debut at the new expanded 32‑team FIFA Club World Cup was marked by tension and near‑misses as Inter Miami played out a high-energy, 0‑0 draw against African champions Al‑Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in front of 60,927 fans.
A Tale of Two Goalkeepers
Óscar Ustari delivered a standout performance, making eight crucial saves, including a key first-half penalty stop from Trezeguet.
Mohamed El Shenawy was equally impressive, denying Messi’s stinging free-kick and keeping Inter Miami at bay.
Messi’s Missed Moments
Lionel Messi came agonizingly close to scoring twice:
- A curling free-kick that rattled the post in the 2nd half.
- A stoppage-time strike that hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a dramatic winner.
Despite his brilliance, Miami couldn’t break the deadlock — a story echoed by ESPN’s report of Messi’s misses and Ustari’s resilience.
FIFA Club World Cup First Match: Strong Starts, Unsettled Finish
Al‑Ahly dominated early stages with a penalty and close attempts.
While Inter Miami improved after the break, enjoying spells of possession and gradually settling into the match.
Early Group A Standings
Both teams picked up one point from their opening group stage fixture.
Inter Miami will next face FC Porto, while Al‑Ahly move on to face Palmeiras .
This result sets a promising, competitive tone for the tournament’s first-ever 32-team format — with eyes now turning to upcoming matchups involving PSG, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Auckland City.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match Schedule
Group A– FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahly vs Inter Miami | Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 0-0 | Hard Rock |
| Palmeiras vs Porto | Monday, June 16, 2025 | 01:00 AM | – | MetLife |
| Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 07:00 PM | – | MetLife |
| Inter Miami vs Porto | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | – | Mercedes-Benz |
| Inter Miami vs Palmeiras | Friday, June 24, 2025 | 04:00 AM | – | Hard Rock |
| Porto vs Al Ahly | Friday, June 24, 2025 | 04:00 AM | – | MetLife |
Group B – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético Madrid | Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
| Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Monday, June 16, 2025 | 05:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| Seattle Sounders vs Atlético Madrid | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 01:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
| Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
Group C – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich vs Auckland City | Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 19:00 | – | TQL Stadium |
| Boca Juniors vs Benfica | Monday, June 17, 2025 | 01:00 | – | Hard Rock |
| Benfica vs Auckland City | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 19:00 | – | Inter & Co |
| Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Hard Rock |
| Auckland City vs Boca Juniors | Monday, June 24, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Geodis Park |
| Bayern Munich vs Benfica | Monday, June 24, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Bank of America |
Group D – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC | Monday, June 16, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Mercedes-Benz |
| Flamengo vs Espérance (ES Tunis) | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Flamengo vs Chelsea | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 21:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Los Angeles FC vs Espérance | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 01:00 | – | Geodis Park |
| Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Camping World |
| Chelsea vs Espérance | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
Group E – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| Monterrey vs Inter Milan | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
| Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| River Plate vs Monterrey | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
| Inter Milan vs River Plate | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Lumen Field |
| Monterrey vs Urawa Red Diamonds | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Rose Bowl |
Group F – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 19:00 | – | MetLife |
| Ulsan Hyundai vs Mamelodi Sundowns | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 01:00 | – | Inter & Co |
| Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 19:00 | – | TQL Stadium |
| Fluminense vs Ulsan Hyundai | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 01:00 | – | MetLife |
| Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 22:00 | – | TQL Stadium |
| Fluminense vs Sundowns | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Hard Rock |
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Group G
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 19:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Al Ain vs Juventus | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Audi Field |
| Juventus vs Wydad | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 19:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Manchester City vs Al Ain | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Mercedes-Benz |
| Juventus vs Manchester City | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Camping World |
| Wydad vs Al Ain | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Audi Field |
Group H
| Match | Date | Time (KSA & Egypt) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid vs Al Hilal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Hard Rock |
| Pachuca vs Red Bull Salzburg | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 01:00 | – | TQL Stadium |
| Real Madrid vs Pachuca | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 22:00 | – | Bank of America |
| Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 01:00 | – | Audi Field |
| Al Hilal vs Pachuca | Friday, June 27, 2025 | 04:00 | – | Geodis Park |
| Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid | Friday, June 27, 2025 | 05:00 | – | Lincoln Financial Field |
