FIFA Club World Cup 2025

This is the largest Club World Cup ever, globally staged across 12 U.S. cities with 32 teams.

Expect the final showdown on July 13 at MetLife Stadium, after an epic month of football.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted across the United States, spanning June 14/15 to July 13.

Host Cities & Stadiums

The tournament takes place in 12 iconic stadiums across 11 cities, including:

▪︎Los Angeles (Rose Bowl)

▪︎Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) – hosts the opening match

▪︎Atlanta (Mercedes‑Benz Stadium)

▪︎Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)

▪︎Cincinnati (TQL Stadium)

▪︎Orlando (Camping World & Inter&Co Stadiums)

▪︎Nashville (GEODIS Park)

▪︎Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)

▪︎Seattle (Lumen Field)

▪︎Washington, D.C. (Audi Field)

▪︎East Rutherford, New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) – venue for the final

Tournament Format

▪︎Dates: June 14/15 – July 13, 2025

▪︎Teams: 32, playing in 8 groups of 4, followed by knockout stages

▪︎Final: July 13 at MetLife Stadium

●●●Predicted Winner: Real Madrid

Why Real Madrid?

•Squad depth: With Bellingham, Vinícius, Rodrygo, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Endrick, and possibly Mbappé, Madrid boasts unmatched talent and tournament pedigree.

•Winning mentality: Most experienced squad in knockout tournaments; Champions League winners in 2024.

•Motivation: First expanded Club World Cup — Florentino Pérez would love to make a statement on global supremacy.

●●●Finalist Prediction: Manchester City

•Still the most complete “system team” in the world.

•Guardiola’s tactical structure suits short tournaments.

•Question mark: How well will they handle high summer heat, travel, and fatigue after another deep European run?

●●●Semi-Finalists

•Fluminense or Palmeiras (representing CONMEBOL): Brazilian sides are physical, passionate, and battle-tested.

•Bayern Munich or Inter Milan: Bayern’s new era under Vincent Kompany could be volatile but dangerous. Inter are stable, smart, and deep.

●●●Possible Disappointments

•Chelsea: Talented, but unpredictable, especially if the managerial situation is unstable.

•Al Hilal: Strong squad (Neymar?), but squad cohesion may not be enough vs elite European teams.

•Asian teams: Historically struggle to compete with European and South American sides.