The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is taking place across 12 venues in 11 U.S. cities from June 14 to July 13, 2025. This expanded tournament features 32 teams divided into eight groups of four, making it the largest Club World Cup format ever held. The competition has transitioned from group stage round-robin matches to the knockout rounds, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the round of 16.
split into 8 groups of 4.
Each team plays three group matches.
The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout stage (round of 16).
Group stage matches have been held in major stadiums such as MetLife Stadium (New Jersey), Rose Bowl (Los Angeles), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), and others5.
The round of 16 runs from June 28 to July 1, 2025.
Winners advance to the quarter-finals on July 4 and 5.
Semi-finals follow on July 8 and 9.
The tournament final is scheduled for July 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey1.
| Stage | Dates | Number of Teams | Venue Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 14 – June 25 | 32 | Multiple U.S. stadiums |
| Round of 16 | June 28 – July 1 | 16 | Various venues |
| Quarter-finals | July 4 – July 5 | 8 | Various venues |
| Semi-finals | July 8 – July 9 | 4 | Various venues |
| Final | July 13 | 2 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
The tournament features some of the world’s top clubs, including:
European giants like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus, and Inter Milan.
South American powerhouses Palmeiras, Boca Juniors, Flamengo, River Plate.
Other continental champions such as Al Ahly, Auckland City, Botafogo, and more245.
Matches are broadcast across multiple platforms, with live streaming available in the U.S. and internationally.
Official FIFA channels and major sports networks provide live scores, highlights, and expert analysis.
Fans can also follow detailed fixtures, results, and standings on FIFA’s official website and trusted sports news outlets.