The 2025 Club World Cup will be a turning point in the history of club football. The tournament will be held from June 15 to July 14, 2025(IST) in the USA. There will be a clear differentiation from the previous format, which only had 7 teams.
Now, 32 of the best clubs from all continents will compete for the club world championship title in a much more comprehensive and competitive format. This transformation raises the prestige of the tournament to be on par with the World Cup for national teams.
In this article at 96.com, we will explain and discuss all of the details and information you will need to know about the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including details about its format, participating teams, venues, schedule, and how to watch or take part in the tournament.
Club World Cup Details
- Start: June 15, 2025(IST)
- End: July 13, 2025(IST)
- Venues: 12 stadiums(USA)
- Participants: 32 Clubs
- Streaming: Eurosport (India)
Where will the Club World Cup be played?
The United States is trusted as the first host for this new format, with 12 magnificent stadiums spread across various major cities. A group phase format with eight groups of four teams each. The two best teams from each group will advance to the round of 16. The knockout phase then continues with a straight elimination system through to the final.
The distribution of participating clubs reflects the strength of global football, with 12 teams from Europe including giants such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Chelsea. From South America, there are six representatives, including Palmeiras, Flamengo and Boca Juniors, while Inter Miami gets the chance to appear as the host nation’s representatives.
Host Cities and Stadiums: Club World Cup
The USA is all set to host the tournament across 11 iconic cities and 12 stadiums, including:
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) – Opening Match
- MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) – Final
- Rose Bowl (Pasadena)
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- Lumen Field (Seattle)
- Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
- TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)
- Geodis Park (Nashville)
- Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)
- Camping World Stadium (Orlando)
- Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)
The tournament promises spectacular derbies rarely seen in club football. Imagine the potential for matches like Real Madrid against Al Hilal or Bayern Munich against Boca Juniors.
With a fantastic prize pool and a new FIFA club ranking system, the 2025 Club World Cup will not only offer prestige but also a significant financial impact for each participating club.
Starting & Final Date: Club World Cup 2025
The tournament will kick off on Saturday, June 15, with a match between Egypt’s Al-Ahly and Inter Miami of the United States at 05:30 AM IST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
The tournament format consists of eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16. In the knockout stage, matches are played as single legs, and there will be no third-place playoff.
Qualified Groups: Club World Cup 2025
This tournament is made up of clubs from the six confederations recognised by FIFA; they are composed of 4 from Africa, 4 from Asia, 12 from Europe, 4 from Concacaf, 1 from Oceania, 6 from Conmebol and a host team.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Teams, Groups & Key Match Timings (IST)
| Group | Teams | Key Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| A | Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami | Inter Miami vs Al Ahly | 15 June 2025 | 5:30 AM | Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) |
| B | PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders | PSG vs Atlético Madrid | 15 June 2025 | 12:30 AM | Pasadena (Rose Bowl) |
| C | Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica | Bayern Munich vs Auckland City | 15 June 2025 | 9:30 PM | Cincinnati (TQL Stadium) |
| D | Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, LAFC | Chelsea vs Flamengo | 19 June 2025 | 5:30 AM | Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) |
| E | River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan | Inter Milan vs Monterrey | 20 June 2025 | 5:30 AM | Orlando (Inter&Co Stadium) |
| F | Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns | Borussia Dortmund vs Fluminense | 20 June 2025 | 9:30 PM | Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) |
| G | Manchester City, Wydad AC, Al Ain, Juventus | Manchester City vs Juventus | 23 June 2025 | 5:30 AM | New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) |
| H | Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, FC Salzburg | Real Madrid vs Al Hilal | 23 June 2025 | 9:30 PM | Seattle (Lumen Field) |
Where to watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup live in India?
Eurosport India will show live coverage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in India, along with streaming on FanCode.
Prize and Awards: Club World Cup 2025
The tournament will distribute $1 billion (or $100 million) to the clubs involved. Each win in the group stage earns $2 million, each draw earns $1 million. A club that reaches the round of 16 will gain another $7.5 million. If a club reaches the quarter-finals, the total will reach $13.125 million. The four clubs in the semi-final will each have $21 million, and the clubs in the final will have $70 million.
Round of 16 Schedule: Club World Cup 2025
| Match No. | Fixture | Winner Tag |
| Match 49 | Winner of Group A vs Second in Group B | Winner 1 |
| Match 50 | Winner of Group C vs Second in Group D | Winner 3 |
| Match 51 | Winner of Group B vs Second in Group A | Winner 2 |
| Match 52 | Winner of Group D vs Second in Group C | Winner 4 |
| Match 53 | Winner of Group E vs Second in Group F | Winner 5 |
| Match 54 | Winner of Group G vs Second in Group H | Winner 7 |
| Match 55 | Winner of Group F vs Second in Group E | Winner 6 |
| Match 56 | Winner of Group H vs Second in Group G | Winner 8 |
How and where to buy official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets?
You can buy FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets at FIFA.com/tickets or Ticketmaster, the official venue, in general, club-specific and or hospitality packages. General tickets for group stages range from $30-$100 and $600 for the final with prices. Also, check resale tickets on StubHub. Mobile tickets will be delivered from within the FIFA app. Check for updates and register with the venue and FIFA tickets, and avoid unofficial resellers.
Why not miss the 2025 Club World Cup?
With more teams, more matches, and a global visibility never before seen in club football, this tournament marks a turning point in the history of the sport.
The chance to watch giants like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Flamengo take on powerhouses from Asia, Africa, and North America for free makes the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup a must-see for football fans around the world.
Get ready to experience a month full of excitement, surprises and entertainment, from June 15 to July 14, only on Eurosport India.
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