In a recent announcement, FIFA has officially confirmed that the Club World Cup in the United States is scheduled to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025. The prestigious tournament will bring together top clubs from various continents to compete for the coveted title.
European Clubs: Leading European clubs have already secured their spots in the tournament, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter Milan, Benfica, and FC Porto. The anticipation builds as four more clubs are set to be confirmed soon.
South American Clubs: Representing South America will be Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Fluminense, with three more clubs awaiting confirmation.
Centre-American Clubs: From Central America and the USA, Monterrey, Seattle Sounders FC, and Club León are confirmed participants, with one more club to be announced soon.
African Clubs: Al Ahly SC and Wydad AC will be flying the flag for Africa, with two more clubs expected to secure their spots shortly.
Asian Clubs: Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds have earned their places as representatives of Asia, with two additional clubs to be confirmed soon.
Oceanian Club: Auckland City FC will proudly represent Oceania in the tournament.
Official Tournament Rules:
- Group Stage: The tournament will commence with a group stage featuring eight groups, each comprising four teams. The teams will play in a single-game round-robin format.
- Round of 16: The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16.
- Knockout Stage: A direct single-match knockout stage will follow from the round of 16 all the way to the final.
- No Third-Place Play-Off: Unlike previous editions, there will be no third-place play-off in the 2025 Club World Cup.
As the football world eagerly awaits the kickoff of this prestigious event, the participating clubs are gearing up for an intense competition that promises to showcase the best of football talent from around the globe. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as the tournament approaches! ⚽🌍