Big money, big names, and a bigger stage — the FIFA Club World Cup gets a dramatic upgrade in 2025.
For the first time, the tournament will feature 32 teams and span four weeks across the United States, with $1 billion in total prize money on offer.
Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
Tournament dates
June 14 to July 13, 2025
Host country
United States
12 venues, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Seattle
Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Prize money
Total fund: $1 billion
Winner’s payout: Up to $125 million
Performance-based add-ons for all participating teams
Match ball
Name: Mundial de Clubes 25
Design: Red, white, and blue — inspired by the U.S. flag
Tech: PRECISIONSHELL, CTR-CORE, and Connected Ball Technology for improved accuracy and VAR support
Format
32 clubs split into 8 groups of 4
Round-robin group stage
Top 2 from each group progress to knockout rounds
Total matches: 63
Team breakdown by confederation
UEFA (Europe): 12 teams
CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams
CAF (Africa): 4 teams
AFC (Asia): 4 teams
Concacaf (North/Central America): 4 teams + Inter Miami as hosts
OFC (Oceania): 1 team (via ranking pathway)
Key storylines
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi and co-owned by David Beckham, hosts the tournament
Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea headline the UEFA contingent
Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Palmeiras fly the flag for Brazil
Group B promises fireworks: PSG, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Opening match: Inter Miami vs Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Group draws
Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris St-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
Group D: Flamengo, Esperance de Tunis, Chelsea, Club Leon
Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg
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