When is it, who participates and how does it work?

The newly restructured FIFA Club World Cup should be held in the United States this summer from June 15 to July 13.

There have been a lot of changes in the tournament, which was previously held annually with only seven teams, but will now have 32 teams and take place every four years.

The tournament will have clubs from all six football confections: Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), North and Central America (Concacaf), South America (Conmebol), Oceania (ofc) and Europe (UEFA).

European clubs have been awarded 12 places, which is the highest among the Confederations. The qualification is certain club appearances in the Champions League in the last four seasons, which means that they passed the winners like Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid secured their seats.

Additional European teams qualified through the UEFA ranking system, although a limit of two clubs around the country meant that Liverpool missed despite a strong championship department 2022.

Asia, Africa and alliances of North and Central America have four places allocated, while South America has six and Oceania has it.

How is the FIFA World Cup club structured?

The structure of the renovated World Cup club mirrors in the FIFA international tournaments.

32 teams were divided into eight groups of four, and each team played the others in a round Robin format.

The best two of each group progresses in the knockout phase. However, unlike the World Cup, this tournament will not include play-offs in third place. It was finally set for July 13, 2025.

32 clubs, one world champion.

Path to #Fifacwc Glory starts in 100 days! 🗺️🇺🇸#Cooktheworld

– FIFA Club World Cup (@fifacwc) 6. March 2025

Who participates in the FIFA club World Cup?

Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botaphogo, Seattle Sounders

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica

Group D: Flamengo, Esperance Sports de Tunis, Chelsea, Club Leon

Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulan, Mamelodi Sundowns

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg

Why do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play at the FIFA World Cup?

The video in the tournament is reserved for the host nation club, and FIFA awarded this place to Inter Miami based on their 2024 MLS Award for Shields fans, and the team was awarded to the best record of the regular season.

Although Inter Miami were eliminated in the playoffs of the MLS, they are not champions in the league, their invitation has caused a discussion, with some interpreted it as FIFA’s efforts to ensure the participation of Lionel Messi in the tournament that has yet to create a wide excitement.

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– FIFA Club World Cup (@fifacwc) March 18, 2025

Where will the World Cup matches play in FIFA?

The tournament will be held at 12 stadiums in the United States, one year before the nation faced the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico. Matches will be played in:

Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Charlotte: TQL stadium

Cincinnati: Stadium Bank of America

Los Angeles: Rose Bowl Stadium

Miami: Hard rock stadium (introductory match)

Nashville: Geodis Park

New Jersey: Metlife Stadium (final match)

Orlando: World Camping Stadium and Inter & Co Stadium

Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field

Seattle: Lumen field

Washington DC: Audi field

Where to watch the FIFA Club World Cup: TV Channel, Internet Stream

The DAZN Streming Platform has ensured exclusive broadcast rights and will flow for free of charge all 63 matches. There is also the potential for restraint to local free -call emitters.

Why is the controversial World Cup in the club?

FIFA is currently facing the legal procedures of unions and leagues for concern about scheduling.

Critics claim that the football calendar becomes “saturated”, increasing the risks for the safety and well -being of players.

Some players, such as Liverpool’s Rodrod Alisson and Manchester City, have openly expressed concern about the increasing number of matches. The tournament time is another question, because there is only five weeks between the finals of the club World Cup and the start of the Premier League 2025-26 16th. August 16th.

The World Cup at the club is also partially overlapping with the female Euro 2025, which lasts from 2 to 27 July.