The FIFA Club World Cup is a prestigious tournament where continental champions from across the football world battle for the ultimate global title. The tournament has recently received a new look, but prior to the revamp, it was an annual competition that was usually held every December and involved just seven teams worldwide.
For instance, the Champions League winners (a European club competition) would take on continental counterparts from Asia, South America, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
In December of 2024, FIFA announced a new look to the competition. A total of 32 teams will now take part in the competition every four years, just like the FIFA World Cup tournament.
When is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
Following the competition's revamp, it's scheduled to take place over 29 days in the summer of 2025. The opening matches will be played on June 15 and the final on July 13, marking the end of the competition.
Where is the Club World Cup 2025 Being Held?
Many might still wonder who is hosting the Club World Cup 2025 tournament. The competition will hold in the United States of America (USA) across 12 stadiums:
- Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
- Camping World Stadium, Orlando
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Lumen Field, Seattle
- GEODIS Park, Nashville
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
- Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
- Audi Field Stadium, Washington D.C.
- MetLife Stadium, New York
All the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 venues have been carefully selected for their large capacities and are fully equipped to handle the fixtures.
Which Teams Will Play in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
From the 32 teams playing in the tournament, Europe will be allocated 12 slots, and the clubs are chosen based on their Champions League performances over four seasons from 2020/2021 up to the recent season.
The 2025 competition will include Champions League winners from the last three seasons (Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid) and the best-performing sides in the tournament in the same period, with clubs like Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain joining through the ranking route.
Other teams from the six continental federations will also join the competition to make up the 32 participating teams. Lionel Messi's MLS side, Inter Miami, will also be joining the competition courtesy of their 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield campaign win.
Club World Cup 2025 Matches
On December 5, 2024, the fixtures for the 2025 Club World were drawn to decide how the teams would play at the different venues.
A total of 63 matches will be played amongst the teams to decide the ultimate winner. The tournament will consist of a group phase, knockout stages involving the last 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final. It will kick off with a game featuring MLS' Inter Miami and the Egyptian side Al Ahly at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium.
The winner of the tournament takes home £97m ($125m) from FIFA. From the prize money, £774m ($1bn) will be distributed among the 32 participating teams based on performance and other criteria determined by FIFA.
FIFA, the football governing body, doesn't intend to keep any proceeds from the competition. Another £200m ($250m) will be shared with clubs from across the world as solidarity payments.
How Much Are FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Tickets?
FIFA is offering several packages to club fans and the general public to enjoy the showdown between top clubs from around the world.
Packages include club fans tickets, general public tickets, and hospitality tickets. Each comes with different offerings, and you can visit the official website of FIFA to find out more information about them.
Tickets are sold on the basis of availability, so if you're looking for an opportunity to watch your favorite team live, you might have to hurry and make a quick purchase whenever the window opens.
Club World Cup 2025 Performance Show
Robbie Williams, the music ambassador for FIFA, will perform at the Club World Cup.
He performed at the Club World Cup launch event earlier in January and will also be performing at the tournament later in the summer.
Preparing for the Club World Cup Tournament
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tournament is scheduled to be held between June 15 to July 13, 2025 in the United States, with 32 teams from around the world participating in the competition. Football fans and the general public are encouraged to purchase their tickets early and also make accommodation arrangements before the start of the tournament.
Early birds are often rewarded with better sitting positions that offer excellent views of the football pitches. If you’re a fan of any of the participating teams, you can consider buying a club fan ticket from your team. Tickets are also available to the general public.
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