2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Dates, Teams & Venues
The expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 14 and runs until July 13 across 11 U.S. cities.
This is the first edition with 32 teams, and will feature global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Key Dates
- Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
- Knockouts: June 28 – July 12
- Final: July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Host Cities and Stadiums
FIFA has selected 12 venues across the United States:
- MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
- Rose Bowl (Pasadena)
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
- AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
- Others include venues in Seattle, Kansas City, and Houston
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Tournament Format
- 8 groups of 4 teams each
- Top 2 teams from each group advance
- Single-leg knockout from Round of 16
- Extra time and penalties apply if needed
Confirmed Teams
UEFA (12): Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter Milan, and more
CONMEBOL (6): Flamengo, Palmeiras, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and others
CONCACAF (4): LAFC, Monterrey, León, Seattle Sounders
CAF (4): Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Sundowns, ES Tunis
AFC (4): Al Hilal, Urawa Reds, Al Ain, Pohang Steelers
OFC (1): Auckland City
Host (1): Inter Miami (MLS, USA)
Star Players to Watch
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Erling Haaland (Man City)
- Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane
New Technologies in Use During FIFA Club World Cup 2025
FIFA will trial five major innovations:
- Referee body cameras
- Ball-tracking sensors
- Real-time VAR feeds
- Wearable load monitoring
- Enhanced match-time control
These are being tested ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Broadcast and Prize Pool
- Streaming: DAZN globally, Channel 5 (UK)
- Prize Money: Over $1 billion total; winners may earn up to $40 million
Final Outlook
This edition of the Club World Cup is historic bigger, bolder, and more global. It offers a preview of FIFA’s future tournaments, combining top-tier talent with modern technology.
