The 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will undoubtedly generate plenty of headlines this summer.
FIFA’s decision to expand the tournament to 32 teams has not met with universal approval, particularly amongst some of the top European clubs.
They have argued that it places too many demands on an already packed schedule, but the governing body has dismissed their claims.
Fans have also been indifferent to the tournament, with ticket sales significantly lower than the organisers had predicted.
However, the demand for Club World Cup tickets on Seatsnet.com is expected to increase as the best teams on the planet battle for supremacy. Read on as we preview the tournament.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Draw & Fixtures
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al-Ahly, Inter Miami
- Al-Ahly vs Inter Miami – June 14
- Palmeiras vs Porto – June 15
- Palmeiras vs Al-Ahly – June 19
- Inter Miami vs Porto – June 19
- Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – June 23
- Porto vs Al-Ahly – June 23
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid – June 15
- Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders – June 15
- Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid – June 19
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo – June 19
- Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain – June 23
- Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo – June 23
Group C: Bayern Munich, Benfica, Boca Juniors, Auckland FC
- Bayern Munich vs Auckland FC – June 15
- Boca Juniors vs Benfica – June 16
- Benfica vs Auckland FC – June 20
- Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – June 20
- Auckland FC vs Boca Juniors – June 24
- Benfica vs Bayern Munich – June 24
Group D: Flamengo, Chelsea, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, Los Angeles FC
- Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC – June 16
- Flamengo vs Esperance – June 16
- Flamengo vs Chelsea – June 20
- Los Angeles FC vs Esperance – June 20
- Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo – June 24
- Esperance vs Chelsea – June 24
Group E: River Plate, Inter Milan, Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
- River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds – June 17
- Monterrey vs Inter Milan – June 17
- Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds – June 21
- River Plate vs Monterrey – June 21
- Inter Milan vs River Plate – June 25
- Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey – June 25
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
- Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund – June 17
- Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns – June 17
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund – June 21
- Fluminense vs Ulsan HD – June 21
- Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD – June 25
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense – June 25
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Wydad AC, Al-Ain
- Manchester City vs Wydad – June 18
- Al-Ain vs Juventus – June 18
- Juventus vs Wydad – June 22
- Manchester City vs Al-Ain – June 22
- Juventus vs Manchester City – June 26
- Wydad vs Al-Ain – June 26
Group H: Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg, Al-Hilal, Pachuca
- Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal – June 18
- Pachuca vs Red Bull Salzburg – June 18
- Real Madrid vs Pachuca – June 22
- Red Bull Salzburg vs Al-Hilal – June 22
- Al-Hilal vs Pachuca – June 26
- Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid – June 26
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Knockout Stage
- Round of 16 – June 28 – July 1
- Quarter Finals – July 4 – July 5
- Semi-Finals – July 8 – July 9
- Final – July 13
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Stadiums
The tournament will be staged in 12 stadiums across the United States:
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, Florida)
- GEODIS Park (Nashville, Tennessee)
- Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
- Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington State)
- Audi Field (Washington, DC)
- MetLife Stadium – (New York, New Jersey)
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting
The following broadcasters have secured the rights to the 2025 Club World Cup:
- Afghanistan – ATN
- Albania – SuperSport
- Angola – ZAP
- Argentina – Telefe
- Australia – Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
- Bulgaria – BNT
- Bolivia – Red Uno
- Brazil – CazeTV, Grupo Globo
- China – Migu
- Colombia – Win Sports
- Costa Rica – Teletica
- Czechia – Nova Sport, One Play Sport
- Ecuador – Teleamazonas
- Egypt – MBC Group
- El Salvador – Canal 4
- France – TF1
- Germany – ProSiebenSat.1
- Ghana – Sporty TV
- Guatemala – TV Azteca Guate
- Honduras – Deportes TVC
- Hungary – EBU
- Iran – IRIB TV3
- Italy – Mediaset
- Kenya – Sporty TV
- Kosovo – EBU
- Malta – TVM
- Mexico -TelevisaUnivision
- Montenegro – RTCG
- Mozambique – ZAP
- Nicaragua – Viva Nicaragua
- Nigeria – Sporty TV
- Panama – Nex
- Paraguay – Tigo Sports
- Peru – America Television
- Romania – Pro TV, Voyo
- Russia – Okko
- Rwanda – Rwanda Television
- Seychelles – SBC 3
- Slovakia – EBU
- South Africa – Sporty TV
- South America – Dsports, Disney+
- Spain – Mediaset
- Sub-Saharan Africa – Azam TV, Sporty TV, GOtv, StarTimes Sports, SuperSport
- Turkey – TRT
- Ukraine – Suspilne Sport
- United Kingdom – Channel 5
- United States – TelevisaUnivision, TNT Sports
- Venezuela – Televen
- Vietnam – FPT Play
FIFA Club World Cup – Previous Winners
Twelve teams have won the Club World Cup:
- Real Madrid – 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
- Barcelona – 2009, 2011, 2015
- Corinthians – 2000, 2012
- Bayern Munich – 2013, 2020
- Liverpool – 2019
- Chelsea – 2021
- Sao Paulo – 2005
- Internacional – 2006
- AC Milan – 2007
- Manchester United – 2008
- Inter Milan – 2010
- Manchester City – 2023
FIFA Club World Cup – Standout Games
The opening game promises to be an intriguing clash of styles between one of the best teams in the Middle East and a big hitter from the US.
Fans will likely be clamouring for Al-Ahly SC vs Inter Miami tickets in the run-up to a game which could set the tone for a thrilling summer of football.
There are several other eye-catching games during the group stage, including the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid on June 15.
PSG recently won the Champions League for the first time, and they will be eager to secure their maiden Club World Cup title.
June 20 should be an enthralling day, with two of the fixtures pitting European heavyweights against top sides from South America.
Bayern Munich will fancy their chances against Boca Juniors, while Chelsea will be the favourites to beat Flamengo.
The Blues head into the tournament on the back of their Europa Conference League success, and they could be a good bet to win the Club World Cup.
