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The recent restructuring of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer from June 15 to July 13.
There have been significant changes in the tournament, which was previously done annually with only seven teams, but now it will have 32 teams and will take place every four years.
The tournament will feature clubs from the six football confederations: Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), North and Central America (Concacaf), South America (Conmebol), Oceania (OFC) and Europe (UEFA).
European clubs have been destined to 12 points, the highest among the confederations. The qualification was determined by the club’s performances at the Champions League for the last four seasons, which means that past winners such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid have secured their places.
The additional European teams were ranked through the UEFA classification system, although a border of two clubs per country meant that Liverpool lost despite his strong show in the Champions League of 2022.
The Federations of Asia, Africa and the North and Central American Federations have four assigned slots, while South America has six and Oceania has one.
How do you structure the FIFA Club World Cup?
The structure of the World Cup of Renewed Clubs reflects that of FIFA’s international tournaments.
The 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four, with each team playing the others in a round format.
The first two of each group advance to the stages eliminated. However, unlike the World Cup, this tournament will not include a third place play-off. The final is scheduled for July 13, 2025.
32 clubs, a world champion.
The way to #Fifacwc Glory starts in 100 days! 🗺️🇺🇸#The cooktheworld
– FIFA Club World Cup (@Fifacwc) March 6, 2025
Who participates in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Group to: Palmeiras, FC Porto, al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
Group D: Flamengo, Esperance Sportive of 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, Ain, Juventus
Group H: Real Madrid, in Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg
Why do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play in the FIFA Club World Cup?
A tournament place is reserved for a host nation club, and FIFA granted Inter Miami’s place based on the 2024 MLS Shield Shield victory, given to the team with the best record of the regular season.
Although Inter Miami was eliminated in the Playoffs of the MLS and they are not the champions of the League, its invitation has caused the debate, with some interpreting it as FIFA’s effort to ensure the participation of Lionel Messi in a tournament that has not yet caused widespread excitement.
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– FIFA Club World Cup (@Fifacwc) March 18, 2025
Where will the FIFA World Cup matches be played?
The tournament will be held at 12 States in the United States, a year before the nation co-accounts the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico. The matches will be played at:
Atlanta: The Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Charlotte: Tql stadium
Cincinnati: Stadium Bank of America
Los Angeles: Rose Bowl Stadium
Miami: Hard Rock Stadium (Opening match)
Nashville: Geodis park
New Jersey: Metlife Stadium (final match)
Orlando: Camping World Stadium & Inter & Co Stadium
Philadelphia: Lincoln’s financial field
Seattle: Lumen field
Washington DC: Audi field
Where to see the FIFA Club World Cup: TV channel, online flow
The streaming Dazn platform has achieved exclusive dissemination rights and will transmit the 63 parties for free. There is also the potential of surrender to local air stations.
Why is the FIFA Club World Cup controversial?
FIFA is currently facing legal actions of the unions and players’ leagues due to planning problems.
Critics argue that the football calendar is being “oversaturated”, increasing the risks to the safety and well -being of the players.
Some players, such as Alisson de Liverpool and Rodri de Manchester City, have openly stated concerns about the growing number of matches. The tournament calendar is another problem, as there are only five weeks between the Club World Cup final and the start of the Premier League 2025-26 season on August 16.
The Club World Cup is also partially overlapping the 2025 Women’s Euro, which results from July 2 to 27.
