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!
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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 tournament kicked off on Saturday evening, June 14th, in Florida, with local side Inter Miami hosting Egyptian side Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium. This will be followed by 62 more matches, with 32 teams competing in the group stage and knockout stages over the next month.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, July 13th, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Knockout stage match schedule
Round of 16:
Saturday, June 28th
Sunday, June 29th
Monday, June 30th
Tuesday, July 1st
Wednesday, July 2nd
Quarter-finals:
Friday, July 4th
Saturday, July 5th
Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
Semi-finals:
Tuesday, July 8th
Wednesday, July 9th
The Final:
Sunday, July 13th
See a complete fixture schedule of the Club World Cup 2025 here >>>
Teams and groups at the Club World Cup 2025
A total of 32 teams compete to be crowned 2025 Club World Champions, with a varying number of representatives from each FIFA-affiliated confederation. The most tournament slots were received by the European confederation UEFA, followed by the South American confederation 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.
The final group tables of Club World Cup 2025 >>>
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.
More about Club World Cup 2025 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.
More about Club World Cup prize money and trophy >>>
The competition’s official sponsors are Belgian-based brewing company AB InBev, financial services giant Bank of America, and electronics producer Hisense. FIFA’s existing partners will also support the event, with Adidas, Aramco, Coca-Cola, Hyundai-Kia, Lenovo, Qatar Airways, and Visa all involved.
History and past winners of Club World Cup
After years of protracted discussions and lengthy preparations, the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup was held in 2000. Two Brazilian outfits clashed in the competition’s first-ever final, as Corinthians overcame Vasco da Gama on native soil.
A further 11 clubs have been proclaimed champions of the world since then, with Real Madrid earning more titles than any other side. Despite this, only five countries (Spain, Brazil, England, Italy, and Germany) and two confederations (UEFA and CONMEBOL) have produced a FIFA Club World Cup winner.