The highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, marking the first edition of the tournament under its expanded 32-team format. The draw for the group stage, conducted today, has unveiled exciting matchups for football fans worldwide.
Tournament Overview
The revamped Club World Cup will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. Each team will play three group-stage matches in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The tournament will culminate in a final on July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Group Highlights
Two Italian giants, Inter Milan and Juventus, have learned their group-stage opponents:
– Inter Milan: has been drawn into a group alongside Argentina’s River Plate, Mexico’s Monterrey, and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds. This diverse group promises thrilling encounters as Inter faces strong opposition from three different continents.
– Juventus: find themselves in a challenging group with English powerhouse Manchester City, Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca, and UAE’s Al Ain. The group offers a mix of European dominance and rising talent from Africa and Asia.
Global Participation
The tournament will bring together clubs from all six football confederations, showcasing champions and top-performing teams from recent years. Europe leads with 12 representatives, followed by six from South America, and four each from Asia, Africa, and North America. Oceania contributes one team, while the host nation adds another slot.
