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The reimagined FIFA Club World Cup is set to feature 32 teams from around the globe, all competing for the prestigious title of world champions. The tournament, which will take place every four years starting in the summer of 2025, will offer an unprecedented $100 million prize for the winners, making it one of the richest and most prestigious events in the world of football.
Tournament Details and Group Stage Draw
The opening match of the tournament is scheduled for June 15, 2025, at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. This exciting game will feature Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, though their opponents will be decided during the draw. The tournament will be organized into eight groups, with each group containing one team from each of the four pots.
Here are the teams assigned to each pot for today's draw:
Pot 1:
Manchester City
Real Madrid
Bayern Munich
Paris SaintGermain
Flamengo
Palmeiras
River Plate
Fluminense
Pot 2:
Chelsea
Borussia Dortmund
Inter Milan
Porto
Atletico Madrid
Benfica
Juventus
Salzburg
Pot 3:
Al Hilal
Ulsan
Al Ahly
Wydad
Monterrey
Club Leon
Boca Juniors
Botafogo
Pot 4:
Urawa Red Diamonds
Al Ain
Esperance Sportive de Tunisie
Mamelodi Sundowns
Pachuca
Seattle Sounders
Auckland City
Inter Miami
Key Groupings and Notable Matches
The draw has now concluded, and here are the eight groups that will compete for the title:
Group H:
Real Madrid
Al Hilal
Pachuca
RB Salzburg
Group G:
Manchester City
Wydad
Al Ain
Juventus
Group F:
Fluminense
Borussia Dortmund
Ulsan
Mamelodi Sundowns
Group E:
River Plate
Urawa Red Diamonds
Monterrey
Inter Milan
Group D:
Flamengo
Esperance Sportive de Tunisie
Chelsea
Club Leon
Group C:
Bayern Munich
Auckland City
Boca Juniors
Benfica
Group B:
Paris SaintGermain
Atletico Madrid
Botafogo
Seattle Sounders
Group A:
Palmeiras
Porto
Al Ahly
Inter Miami
Chelsea’s and Inter Miami's Group Matches
Chelsea has been placed in Group D, where they will face Flamengo, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Mexican side Club Leon. Their first match will be against Club Leon.
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will begin their tournament in Group A, where they will take on Al Ahly from Egypt. Palmeiras and Porto complete their group.
A Fresh Look for the FIFA Club World Cup
The new format will feature 32 teams and will occur every four years, starting in 2025. This expansion is designed to bring in more toptier teams from across the world, further elevating the tournament's global profile. In addition to the matchups, FIFA unveiled a stunning new trophy, designed in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., which will be awarded to the champions.
The official draw took place in Miami, and Italian football legend Alessandro Del Piero was on hand to conduct the event. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former Brazil striker Ronaldo also revealed the exclusive new FIFA Club World Cup trophy, adding another layer of excitement to the prestigious competition.
Full Group Stage Results
The full groups for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are as follows:
Group A: Palmeiras (Brazil), Porto (Portugal), Al Ahly (Egypt), Inter Miami (USA)
Group B: Paris SaintGermain (France), Atletico Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (USA)
Group C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Benfica (Portugal), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Auckland City (New Zealand)
Group D: Flamengo (Brazil), Chelsea (England), Club Leon (Mexico), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
Group E: River Plate (Argentina), Inter Milan (Italy), Monterrey (Mexico), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
Group F: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan HD (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Group G: Manchester City (England), Juventus (Italy), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Ain (UAE)
Group H: Real Madrid (Spain), FC Salzburg (Austria), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), CF Pachuca (Mexico)
What’s Next for the FIFA Club World Cup?
With the group stages now confirmed, anticipation is building for this summer’s competition. The tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with the world's best clubs fighting for global supremacy and a record prize. Fans can look forward to seeing top players like Messi, Neymar, and the world's greatest footballing talents as they aim for a piece of history in this revamped format of the FIFA Club World Cup.
