FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Your Ultimate Guide

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to make history in the United States, with the vibrant city of Las Vegas hosting the tournament from June 15 to July 13, 2025. This marks a new chapter for the competition, as it heads to the entertainment capital of the world, known for its glittering lights, vibrant atmosphere, and passion for sports.

Number of Teams and Confederations: A Global Gathering of Football's Finest

A total of 32 teams from six confederations will converge on Las Vegas, making this a truly global event that showcases the diversity and richness of club football. The teams will represent the best of their respective continents, ensuring a fascinating competition that highlights different styles, strengths, and strategies.

Team Allocation

Here's the team allocation by confederation:

• Africa (CAF): 4 teams, showcasing the best of African football, with its unique blend of skill, speed, and determination
• Asia (AFC): 4 teams, representing the vast and vibrant Asian continent, with its growing football presence and passionate fans
• Europe (UEFA): 12 teams, highlighting the depth and quality of European football, with its rich history, talented players, and competitive leagues
• North and Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF): 4 teams, bringing the passion and flair of the Americas, with its growing football presence and talented players
• Oceania (OFC): 1 team, flying the flag for the Pacific region, with its emerging football talent and dedicated fans
• South America (CONMEBOL): 6 teams, demonstrating the skill and creativity of South American football, with its rich history, talented players, and competitive leagues
• Host country: 1 team, ensuring the United States is well-represented, with its growing football presence and passionate fans

Qualified Teams

Some of the teams that have already qualified for the tournament include:

• Al Ahly (EGY), African champions and one of the most successful clubs in African football history
• Wydad (MAR), Moroccan giants and winners of the CAF Champions League
• ES Tunis (TUN), Tunisian titans and consistent performers in African club competitions
• Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA), South African stars and winners of the CAF Champions League
• Al Hilal (KSA), Saudi Arabian powerhouses and dominant force in Asian club football
• Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN), Japanese juggernauts and winners of the AFC Champions League
• Al Ain (UAE), Emirati flair and consistent performers in Asian club competitions
• Ulsan HD FC (KOR), Korean dynamos and winners of the AFC Champions League
• Chelsea (ENG), English Premier League champions and one of the most successful clubs in European football history
• Real Madrid (ESP), Spanish giants and record winners of the European Cup/Champions League
• Manchester City (ENG), English Premier League runners-up and consistent performers in European club competitions
• Bayern Munich (GER), German Bundesliga champions and one of the most successful clubs in European football history
• Inter Milan (ITA), Italian Serie A champions and winners of the European Cup/Champions League
• Porto (POR), Portuguese Primeira Liga champions and consistent performers in European club competitions
• Benfica (POR), Portuguese giants and winners of the European Cup/Champions League
• Juventus (ITA), Italian Serie A runners-up and one of the most successful clubs in European football history
• Atletico Madrid (ESP), Spanish La Liga runners-up and consistent performers in European club competitions
• FC Salzburg (AUT), Austrian Bundesliga champions and emerging force in European club football
• Monterrey (MEX), Mexican Liga MX champions and winners of the CONCACAF Champions League
• Seattle Sounders (USA), MLS Cup winners and emerging force in North American club football
• Club Leon (MEX), Mexican Liga MX runners-up and consistent performers in CONCACAF club competitions
• Pachuca (MEX), Mexican Copa MX winners and emerging force in North American club football
•  Auckland City (NZL), Oceania champions and consistent performers in OFC club competitions
• Palmeiras (BRA), Brazilian Serie A champions and winners of the Copa Libertadore
• Flamengo (BRA), Brazilian Serie A runners-up and consistent performers in South American club competitions
• Fluminense (BRA), Brazilian Copa do Brasil winners and emerging force in South American club football
• River Plate (ARG), Argentine Primera Division champions and winners of the Copa Libertadores

Tournament Format

The tournament will feature a group stage with eight groups of four teams each, followed by a knockout stage. The teams will compete in a round-robin format during the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The knockout stage will consist of quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the competition.

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