The countdown is on for the first-ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and the United States is getting ready to host what promises to be a historic global football event. For the first time, the tournament will feature 32 teams from all over the world, using a format similar to the FIFA World Cup for national teams.

When will the 2025 Club World Cup take place?

• Dates: From June 15 to July 13, 2025
• Final venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
• Host cities: 11 cities across the U.S.

Which teams have qualified?

UEFA (Europe) – 12 teams

• Chelsea (England)
• Real Madrid (Spain)
• Manchester City (England)
• Bayern Munich (Germany)
• Paris Saint-Germain (France)
• Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
• Inter Milan (Italy)
• Porto (Portugal)
• Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
• Benfica (Portugal)
• Juventus (Italy)
• Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)

CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 teams

• Palmeiras , Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo (Brazil)
• River Plate , Boca Juniors (Argentina)

CONCACAF (North and Central America) – 5 teams

• Monterrey , Pachuca (Mexico)
• Seattle Sounders , Los Angeles FC, Inter Miami (USA – host)

CAF (Africa) – 4 teams

• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
• Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

AFC (Asia) – 4 teams

• Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
• Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
• Al Ain (UAE)
• Ulsan HD (South Korea)

OFC (Oceania) – 1 team

• Auckland City (New Zealand)

How will the tournament work?

• 8 groups of 4 teams each
• Top 2 teams from each group advance
• From Round of 16 onwards, it’s single-elimination
• No third-place match