Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to debut with a revamped format in the United States.
This edition introduces exciting changes, featuring 32 teams from across the globe, adding a new level of diversity and competitiveness to the tournament.
The New Format and Key Participating Teams
For the first time, the competition will adopt an 8-group structure, with four teams per group. European and South American giants, such as Real Madrid, are expected to face fierce competition from Asian and African representatives striving for historic achievements. Notably, five prominent Arab clubs, Al Ahly, Al Hilal, Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis, and Al Ain, will compete for continental glory on the world stage.
Tournament Dates and Coverage
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off in mid-June, culminating in a thrilling final in mid-July. Matches will be broadcast globally on the DAZN platform, offering fans unparalleled access and a high-quality digital viewing experience.
Tournament Format Highlights
- Expanded Teams: 32 clubs, an increase from the original 24-team proposal.
- Knockout Stages: The top two teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16, with single-match eliminations determining progression.
- No Third-Place Match: Unlike previous formats, this edition will skip the playoff for third place.
Group Stage Match Schedule Highlights
The group stage, running from June 14 to July 13, 2025, will feature compelling clashes. Below are a few notable fixtures:
- Group A
Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami: Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 4:00 AM KSA - Hard Rock Stadium.
Palmeiras vs. Porto: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2:00 AM KSA - MetLife Stadium.
- Group B
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid: Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM KSA - Rose Bowl.
- Group C
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM KSA - TQL Stadium.
- Group D
Chelsea vs. Club León: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 PM KSA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full Match Schedule, Broadcasting Details, and Top Teams
Football fans worldwide eagerly await the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to debut its new format in the United States. Featuring 32 teams divided into 8 groups, this edition promises excitement and diversity. Here is the complete match schedule for the group stage:
- Group A
Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 04:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
Palmeiras vs. Porto: Monday, June 16, 2025, 02:00 KSA - MetLife Stadium
Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 20:00 KSA - MetLife Stadium
Inter Miami vs. Porto: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras: Friday, June 24, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
Porto vs. Al Ahly: Friday, June 24, 2025, 05:00 KSA - MetLife Stadium
- Group B
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders: Monday, June 16, 2025, 03:00 KSA - Lumen Field
Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Lumen Field
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo: Friday, June 20, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Monday, June 23, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Lumen Field
Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo: Monday, June 23, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
- Group C
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 20:00 KSA - TQL Stadium
Boca Juniors vs. Benfica: Monday, June 17, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
Benfica vs. Auckland City: Friday, June 20, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Inter & Co. Stadium
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors: Monday, June 24, 2025, 22:00 KSA - Geodis Park
Bayern Munich vs. Benfica: Monday, June 24, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Bank of America Stadium
- Group D
Chelsea vs. Club León: Monday, June 16, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Flamengo vs. Espérance de Tunis: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
Flamengo vs. Chelsea: Friday, June 20, 2025, 22:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
Club León vs. Espérance de Tunis: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 01:00 KSA - Geodis Park
Club León vs. Flamengo: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Camping World Stadium
Chelsea vs. Espérance de Tunis: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
- Group E
River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Lumen Field
Monterrey vs. Inter Milan: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Lumen Field
River Plate vs. Monterrey: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
Inter Milan vs. River Plate: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Lumen Field
Monterrey vs. Urawa Red Diamonds: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Rose Bowl
- Group F
Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 20:00 KSA - MetLife Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Mamelodi Sundowns: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Inter & Co. Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 20:00 KSA - TQL Stadium
Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 02:00 KSA - MetLife Stadium
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 23:00 KSA - TQL Stadium
Fluminense vs. Mamelodi Sundowns: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
- Group G
Manchester City vs. Wydad Casablanca: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
Al Ain vs. Juventus: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Audi Field
Juventus vs. Wydad Casablanca: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 20:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
Manchester City vs. Al Ain: Monday, June 23, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Juventus vs. Manchester City: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Camping World Stadium
Wydad Casablanca vs. Al Ain: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Audi Field
- Group H
Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Hard Rock Stadium
Pachuca vs. RB Salzburg: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 02:00 KSA - TQL Stadium
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 23:00 KSA - Bank of America Stadium
RB Salzburg vs. Al Hilal: Monday, June 23, 2025, 02:00 KSA - Audi Field
Al Hilal vs. Pachuca: Friday, June 27, 2025, 04:00 KSA - Geodis Park
RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid: Friday, June 27, 2025, 05:00 KSA - Lincoln Financial Field
