FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Groups, Venues, Schedule, and Live Streaming Details
The 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is set to kick off on Sunday, June 15, in the United States of America (USA). The tournament, which will feature 32 teams competing in 63 matches over 29 days, promises to be an exciting event for football fans around the world. According to Olympics.com, the expanded tournament will be a major milestone in the history of the Club World Cup.
The 32 teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 have been drawn into eight groups of four teams each. The teams were selected based on their performance in the top continental club competitions from 2021 to 2024. UEFA has the largest representation with 12 teams, followed by CONMEBOL with six teams, and AFC, CAF, and CONCACAF with four teams each. The host nation, USA, has been allocated an additional spot, which has been given to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
The groups for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 are as follows:
* Group A: Al Ahly (Egypt), Porto (Portugal), Palmeiras (Brazil), Inter Miami (United States)
* Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (United States)
* Group C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Auckland City (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Benfica (Portugal)
* Group D: Flamengo (Brazil), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Chelsea (England), LAFC (United States)
* Group E: River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Monterrey (Mexico), Inter Milan (Italy)
* Group F: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan HD (Republic of Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
* Group G: Manchester City (England), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), Juventus (Italy)
* Group H: Real Madrid (Spain), Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Pachuca (Mexico), Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
The tournament will be played across 12 venues in the United States, including Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, and Lumen Field in Seattle. The schedule for the tournament has also been announced, with the group stage matches set to begin on June 15.
As per Olympics.com, some of the key matches in the group stage include:
* Sunday, June 15: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami (5:30 AM IST) and Bayern Munich vs Auckland City (9:30 PM IST)
* Monday, June 16: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético Madrid (12:30 AM IST) and Palmeiras vs Porto (3:30 AM IST)
* Tuesday, June 17: Chelsea vs LAFC (12:30 AM IST) and Flamengo vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis (6:30 AM IST)
The knockout stage will begin on June 28, with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final to be played on July 5, 9, and 14, respectively.
Fans in India can catch the live action on the FanCode app and website, as well as on Eurosport TV channels. DAZN will also live stream all Club World Cup matches for free globally.
The FIFA Club World Cup has a rich history, with Real Madrid being the most successful team in the tournament with five titles. The last edition of the tournament, held in 2023, saw English giants Manchester City emerge as champions.
According to Olympics.com, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting event, with some of the biggest teams in world football competing for the coveted title. With its expanded format and new teams participating, the tournament is set to reach new heights.
In related news, the FIFA Club World Cup has seen significant growth in recent years, with more teams and confederations participating. The tournament has also seen an increase in viewership and attendance, with fans around the world showing their enthusiasm for the competition.
The 2025 edition of the tournament is expected to be a major event, with top teams from around the world competing for the title. As reported by Olympics.com, the tournament will feature some of the biggest names in football, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain.
With its rich history and exciting format, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be a must-watch event for football fans around the world.
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