The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has revealed its group stage matchups, marking the debut of its expanded 32-team format.
This new format replaces the previous annual structure and features a lineup of top clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Initially scheduled for a 2021 launch in China, the tournament was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first edition under the new format will take place in the United States, attracting both excitement and criticism. Observers have noted unexpected qualifiers and prominent omissions among top-tier teams.
Format and Group Stage Details
The tournament features 12 European clubs, six South American teams, and representatives from Asia, Africa, North America, and Oceania. The groups aim to ensure diverse representation, with most groups avoiding teams from the same confederation.
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Here is the official group-stage draw:
Group A: Palmeiras (Brazil), Porto (Portugal), Al Ahly (Egypt), Inter Miami (USA)
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Atletico Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (USA)
Group C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Auckland City (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Benfica (Portugal)
Group D: Flamengo (Brazil), Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia), Chelsea (England), Leon (Mexico)
Group E: River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Monterrey (Mexico), Inter Milan (Italy)
Group F: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Group G: Manchester City (England), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Al Ain (UAE), Juventus (Italy)
Group H: Real Madrid (Spain), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Pachuca (Mexico), Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
Event Details and Host Cities
The tournament will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, across 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
