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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full schedule, groups, and key fixtures unveiled for U.S. debut
Tournament Structure: Expanded Format Mirrors 2026 World Cup Live Events 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 American Audiences to Witness High-Stakes Club Football FAQs When and where will the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 take place? How many teams are competing? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel 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 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 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 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 12 clubs hail from Europe, with additional representation from South America, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and CONCACAF regions, as per a report by USA 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 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 match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live and globally accessible via the tournament's official broadcasting 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 global titans take to American pitches this summer, the stage is set for a historic edition of club football's most prestigious global 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full schedule, groups, and key fixtures unveiled for U.S. debut
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. Tournament Structure: Expanded Format Mirrors 2026 World Cup 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. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cadou Perfect pentru Copii sau Părinți - Tabletă Practică! LY Cumpără acum Undo 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. Live Events 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 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. How to Watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live and globally accessible via the tournament's official broadcasting partner. Group Stage Overview: A Diverse Slate 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 American Audiences to Witness High-Stakes Club Football Unlike 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. FAQs When and where will the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 take place? 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. How many teams are competing? A record 32 clubs from 20 countries are participating in the expanded format.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Lenovo and Motorola announce partnership with FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
Morrisville, N.C., United States: Lenovo and Motorola partner with landmark global club football tournament Partnership will spotlight Motorola's iconic brand through activations at pitch-side and engagement with fans across the globe Lenovo and Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, have partnered with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Motorola, a Lenovo brand, has been named Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Smartphone Partner and will use the milestone in club football to promote the brand on a global scale, engaging with fans worldwide. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ takes place in the United States, starting June 14, marking the start of a bold new era of global club football. 32 of the planet's most iconic teams, from across all six confederations, will play 63 matches across four weeks looking to be crowned club world champions. As an Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Partner, Lenovo and Motorola will provide essential hardware, services, and smart solutions to FIFA and all 32 qualified teams participating in the reimagined tournament. This includes advanced AI PCs, tablets and workstations, plus Motorola smartphones. These tools will help support tournament operations, content capture and collaboration, and on-the-ground support throughout the competition. On-site marketing initiatives include Lenovo and Motorola-branded content running on field-level LED screens and stadium video board(s) before, during, and after each match. Exclusive content will also be captured pitch-side during some matches using Motorola's most innovative smartphones to date, the Motorola razr family 2025. 'Motorola is proud to support this new global club football landmark with smarter technology,' said Sergio Buniac, President of Motorola. 'The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 represents an incredible opportunity to showcase not only the world's best football clubs, but also the transformative potential of innovation. Through our infrastructure, devices – from smartphones to Lenovo PCS & servers, and services, we'll help FIFA deliver a globally inclusive tournament for fans around the world.' FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said: 'The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup will mark a new era in global club football – one that is inclusive, innovative and more connected than ever before. We're delighted to have Motorola and Lenovo joining us for this groundbreaking tournament. Their world-class technology and global perspective will help elevate the experience for fans, teams and other stakeholders.' This partnership builds on Lenovo's heritage in powering the technology that has and continues to underpin many flagship global sporting properties and aligns with a mission to provide smarter technology for all, on and off the pitch. Fans from around the world are set to come together to mark the inception of a new global tradition, and tickets remain available to join them. Visit to secure your seat and be part of football history. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Lenovo and Motorola announce partnership with FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo and Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, have partnered with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Motorola, a Lenovo brand, has been named Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Smartphone Partner and will use the milestone in club football to promote the brand on a global scale, engaging with fans worldwide. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ takes place in the United States, starting June 14, marking the start of a bold new era of global club football. 32 of the planet's most iconic teams, from across all six confederations, will play 63 matches across four weeks looking to be crowned club world champions. As an Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Partner, Lenovo and Motorola will provide essential hardware, services, and smart solutions to FIFA and all 32 qualified teams participating in the reimagined tournament. This includes advanced AI PCs, tablets and workstations, plus Motorola smartphones. These tools will help support tournament operations, content capture and collaboration, and on-the-ground support throughout the competition. On-site marketing initiatives include Lenovo and Motorola-branded content running on field-level LED screens and stadium video board(s) before, during, and after each match. Exclusive content will also be captured pitch-side during some matches using Motorola's most innovative smartphones to date, the Motorola razr family 2025. 'Motorola is proud to support this new global club football landmark with smarter technology,' said Sergio Buniac, President of Motorola. 'The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 represents an incredible opportunity to showcase not only the world's best football clubs, but also the transformative potential of innovation. Through our infrastructure, devices – from smartphones to Lenovo PCS & servers, and services, we'll help FIFA deliver a globally inclusive tournament for fans around the world.' FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said: 'The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup will mark a new era in global club football – one that is inclusive, innovative and more connected than ever before. We're delighted to have Motorola and Lenovo joining us for this groundbreaking tournament. Their world-class technology and global perspective will help elevate the experience for fans, teams and other stakeholders.' This partnership builds on Lenovo's heritage in powering the technology that has and continues to underpin many flagship global sporting properties and aligns with a mission to provide smarter technology for all, on and off the pitch. Fans from around the world are set to come together to mark the inception of a new global tradition, and tickets remain available to join them. Visit to secure your seat and be part of football history. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lenovo and Motorola announce partnership with FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
Lenovo and Motorola partner with landmark global club football tournament Partnership will spotlight Motorola's iconic brand through activations at pitch-side and engagement with fans across the globe MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo and Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, have partnered with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Motorola, a Lenovo brand, has been named Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Smartphone Partner and will use the milestone in club football to promote the brand on a global scale, engaging with fans worldwide. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ takes place in the United States, starting June 14, marking the start of a bold new era of global club football. 32 of the planet's most iconic teams, from across all six confederations, will play 63 matches across four weeks looking to be crowned club world champions. As an Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Partner, Lenovo and Motorola will provide essential hardware, services, and smart solutions to FIFA and all 32 qualified teams participating in the reimagined tournament. This includes advanced AI PCs, tablets and workstations, plus Motorola smartphones. These tools will help support tournament operations, content capture and collaboration, and on-the-ground support throughout the competition. On-site marketing initiatives include Lenovo and Motorola-branded content running on field-level LED screens and stadium video board(s) before, during, and after each match. Exclusive content will also be captured pitch-side during some matches using Motorola's most innovative smartphones to date, the Motorola razr family 2025. "Motorola is proud to support this new global club football landmark with smarter technology," said Sergio Buniac, President of Motorola. "The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 represents an incredible opportunity to showcase not only the world's best football clubs, but also the transformative potential of innovation. Through our infrastructure, devices – from smartphones to Lenovo PCS & servers, and services, we'll help FIFA deliver a globally inclusive tournament for fans around the world." FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said: "The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup will mark a new era in global club football – one that is inclusive, innovative and more connected than ever before. We're delighted to have Motorola and Lenovo joining us for this groundbreaking tournament. Their world-class technology and global perspective will help elevate the experience for fans, teams and other stakeholders." This partnership builds on Lenovo's heritage in powering the technology that has and continues to underpin many flagship global sporting properties and aligns with a mission to provide smarter technology for all, on and off the pitch. Fans from around the world are set to come together to mark the inception of a new global tradition, and tickets remain available to join them. Visit to secure your seat and be part of football history. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. View source version on Contacts +44 (0)7917 437 532sgill@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
