FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full schedule, groups, and key fixtures unveiled for U.S. debut
Tournament Structure: Expanded Format Mirrors 2026 World Cup
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Key Dates for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
Round of 16: June 28 – July 1
Quarterfinals: July 4 – July 5
Semifinals: July 8 – July 9
Final: July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Fixture Highlights: Messi, Ronaldo, and Global Icons on Display
How to Watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Group A: Al Ahly, FC Porto, SE Palmeiras, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, SL Benfica
Group D: Chelsea, Flamengo, Espérance de Tunis, LAFC/Club América
Group E: Inter Milan, River Plate, CF Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
Group F: Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain FC, Wydad AC
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, CF Pachuca, FC Salzburg
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The world's premier club football showdown, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, is all set to kick off in the United States, marking the tournament's largest-ever edition. For the first time in its history, the FIFA Club World Cup schedule features 32 elite teams from 20 countries, competing across American venues in what promises to be a landmark moment for global football on U.S. soil. The expanded format begins officially with a play-in fixture on May 31, featuring LAFC and Club América, vying for the final spot in the tournament's group stage.The main phase of the tournament begins on June 14, leading up to the grand final on July 13 at the iconic MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.In a nod to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 structure, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup introduces eight groups with four clubs each. The top two from each group will progress to a traditional knockout format beginning with the Round of 16.Major clubs, including Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Chelsea are among the confirmed participants. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders represent Major League Soccer.Notably, 12 clubs hail from Europe, with additional representation from South America, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and CONCACAF regions, as per a report by USA Today.The group stage begins with a high-profile clash between Al Ahly and Inter Miami on June 14 in Miami. The very next day, Bayern Munich faces Auckland City, while Paris Saint-Germain meets Atlético Madrid in California.With speculation swirling around a potential transfer involving Cristiano Ronaldo, interest in the tournament continues to mount. Matches will take place in cities such as Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Orlando, and Washington, D.C., ensuring nationwide fan engagement.Every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live and globally accessible via DAZN.com, the tournament's official broadcasting partner.Group Stage Overview: A Diverse SlateUnlike past summer exhibitions, this edition of the FIFA Club World Cup schedule features competitive fixtures with silverware at stake. With clubs arriving at full strength and national pride on the line, the 2025 tournament is expected to ignite fervour among U.S. fans and boost football's footprint in North America.As global titans take to American pitches this summer, the stage is set for a historic edition of club football's most prestigious global event.The tournament begins May 31 with a play-in match and officially runs from June 14 to July 13, 2025, across major U.S. cities. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.A record 32 clubs from 20 countries are participating in the expanded format.
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