The inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup will kick-off in the USA this weekend. The tournament will bring together 32 of the world’s top-flight clubs for a month-long tournament. Reflecting Europe’s strong representation in this new global format, a fierce lineup of ECA Member Clubs will be battling for the silverware on American soil.
Which ECA Member Clubs are Taking Part?
11 ECA Member Clubs have qualified for the tournament. Two secured their place by winning the UEFA Champions League during the 2021–2024 cycle. The remaining nine earned their spot via the UEFA ranking pathway, which rewards consistent performance in UEFA club competitions over the same four-year period.
Qualified via UEFA Champions League Victories
- Chelsea FC (ENG) – 2020/21
- Manchester City FC (ENG) – 2022/23
Qualified via UEFA Ranking Pathway
- FC Bayern München (GER)
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
- FC Porto (POR)
- SL Benfica (POR)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Juventus FC (ITA)
- Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
- FC Salzburg (AUT)
Tournament Format and Group Structure
The 32 participating clubs will be split into eight groups of four teams. Each group will play a single round-robin format, with each team playing three matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| SE Palmeiras (BRA) | Paris Saint‑Germain (FRA) | FC Bayern München (GER) | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| FC Porto (POR) | Atlético Madrid (ESP) | Auckland City FC (NZL) | Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN) |
| Al Ahly FC (EGY) | Botafogo FR (BRA) | CA Boca Juniors (ARG) | Chelsea FC (ENG) |
| Inter Miami CF (USA) | Seattle Sounders FC (USA) | SL Benfica (POR) | Club León (MEX) |
| Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H |
| CA River Plate (ARG) | Fluminense FC (BRA) | Manchester City FC (ENG) | Real Madrid CF (ESP) |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) | Borussia Dortmund (GER) | Wydad AC (MAR) | Al Hilal (KSA) |
| CF Monterrey (MEX) | Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) | Al Ain FC (UAE) | CF Pachuca (MEX) |
| FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | Juventus FC (ITA) | FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) |
From the Round of 16 onwards, the competition will follow a straight knockout format, with single-leg ties determining which clubs progress through to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and ultimately the final. There will be no third-place play-off.
Club World Cup – Key Dates
- Group Stage: 14 June – 26 June
- Round of 16: 28 June – 1 July
- Quarter-finals: 4 July – 5 July
- Semi-finals: 8 July – 9 July
- Final: 13 July
Host Stadiums
Matches will take place across 12 venues in 11 cities:
- Mercedes‑Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia (~75,000)
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina (~75,000)
- TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio (~26,000)
- Rose Bowl Stadium – Pasadena, California (~88,500)
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida (~65,000)
- GEODIS Park – Nashville, Tennessee (~30,000)
- Camping World Stadium – Orlando, Florida (~65,000)
- Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, Florida (~25,000)
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (~69,000)
- Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington (~69,000)
- Audi Field – Washington, D.C. (~20,000)
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (~82,500, host of the Final)
The opening match is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday 14 June, while the final will be held on Sunday 13 July, at MetLife Stadium.
All-ECA Ties
There will be three all-ECA clashes over the course of the group stage to look forward to:
- Group B: Paris Saint-Germain v Atlético de Madrid - Sunday 15 June
- Group C: SL Benfica v FC Bayern München - Tuesday 24 June
- Group G: Juventus FC v Manchester City - Thursday 26 June
What’s Next?
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be the first of its kind in terms of scale and structure, offering clubs a new international platform. For ECA Member Clubs, it is an opportunity to compete against champions from other confederations and further strengthen their global presence.
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