A revamped and expanded Club World Cup lands this summer, as 32 teams meet in the United States to contest the 21st edition of the pan-continental tournament.
Hoping to completely recalibrate the profile, status, and spectacle of their flagship club competition, FIFA has changed the entire format and structure of the Club World Cup. More teams, more matches, more buzz!
Highly anticipated Club World Cup 2025 finally arrived and here you will find all the important information you need to know about the tournament.
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Quick overview of Club World Cup 2025
Starting date: Saturday, June 14th
Date of Final: Sunday, July 13th
Location: United States – multiple venues
TV channels: DAZN – exclusive international broadcaster
Prize money: Details yet to be fully confirmed. However, estimates suggest the winning club will receive upwards of $100 million and all participating teams can expect to earn $50 million
Last winner: Manchester City (2023)
Fixture schedule of Club World Cup 2025
The opening fixture of the tournament will be staged in Florida on the evening of Saturday, June 14th, as locals Inter Miami entertain Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium. A further 62 matches will then follow, as the 32 teams clash in group stage and knockout round fixtures over the course of the next month.
The group stage will be played in three rounds between 14th and 26th of June. The knockout stage will start on 28th of June with the first round of 16 matches, followed by quarter-final and semi-final matches. The final of Club World Cup 2025 will be played on July 13th in New Jersey.
Teams and groups at the Club World Cup 2025
A total of 32 teams competes to be crowned 2025 Club World Champions, with a varying number of representatives from each FIFA-affiliated confederation. The most tournament slots recieved european confederation UEFA, followed by south american CONMEBOL (6 slots). Four slots went to CONCACAF (North and Central America), AFC (Asia) and CAF (Africa). The tournament also includes one team from OFC (Oceania) and host team (USA – Inter Miami).
Each of the 32 participants were divided into four pots, Brazil is the most represented nation at the 2025 Club World Cup, with four Série A clubs – Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo, and Fluminense all participating.
Club World Cup qualification and format
Participating teams qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup via two distinct pathways. A total of 16 (50% of) clubs qualified as a result of winning their respective flagship continental championships in one of the previous four seasons, while the vast majority of others earned their tournament berth by virtue of their confederation ranking.
The confederation ranking pathway is supported by a complex coefficient system, which charts each team’s performance in continental ties. The host nation was allocated one place, which was awarded to MLS Supporters’ Shield victors Inter Miami.
Overview of 2025 Club World Cup format:
Group Stage: Eight groups of four teams. Each group hosts a single round-robin of fixtures. Two teams progress from each group to the Round of 16.
Knockout Stage: Round of 16 through to Final. All matches are single-leg knockout ties.
Unlike previous Club World Cups, there is no third/fourth place play-off fixture.
Where to watch FIFA Club World Cup 2025
British-based entertainment platform DAZN has been awarded exclusive international broadcasting rights to the 2025 Club World Cup. In a move welcomed by football fans all over the world, DAZN will air all 63 fixtures for free via their internal streaming platform and dedicated TV channels.
Viewers simply need to create a DAZN account to access full coverage of the tournament. Commentary will be available in multiple languages.
Venue, host cities and stadiums
A total of 12 venues will host matches during the 2025 Club World Cup, with nine different states welcoming fans from all four corners of the planet. Thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of the MLS and the country’s rich sporting culture, the United States is home to a vast range of state-of-the-art stadiums.
Prize money and sponsors of the 2025 Club World Cup
Thanks to its revised format, extended global appeal, and a bumper broadcasting contract, the competition has received a huge cash injection. The total prize pot has consequently risen to an eye-watering $2.65 billion, up from a modest $16 million in 2023. It’s believed all participants will earn at least $50 million for their efforts in the U.S. this summer, a monumental return for some of the tournament’s smaller outfits.
