FIFA Announces 2025 Club World Cup Draw in Miami

The draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup took place on Thursday in Miami, Florida, unveiling the tournament's new 32-team format. Scheduled to run from June 15 to July 13, the competition will be hosted across venues in the United States, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

Key matchups include European champions Real Madrid facing Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, while Manchester City will play Juventus, and River Plate will take on Inter Milan. The opening match between Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly will kick off on June 15 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

The expanded format features teams from six continents: 12 from Europe, six from South America, four each from Asia, Africa, and North America, one from Oceania, and one host nation representative. Real Madrid, the most successful team in the competition's history, has claimed five titles.

Group Stage Lineup:

• Group A: Palmeiras (Brazil), Porto (Portugal), Al Ahly (Egypt), Inter Miami (US)
• Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Atletico Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (US)
• Group C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Benfica (Portugal), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Auckland City (New Zealand)
• Group D: Flamengo (Brazil), Chelsea (England), ES Tunis (Tunisia), Leon (Mexico)
• Group E: River Plate (Argentina), Inter (Italy), Monterrey (Mexico), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
• Group F: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
• Group G: Manchester City (England), Juventus (Italy), Wydad (Morocco), Al Ain (UAE)
• Group H: Real Madrid (Spain), Salzburg (Austria), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Pachuca (Mexico)

The 2025 edition marks a significant evolution for the tournament, promising intense global competition among football’s elite.