FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Early Announcement of the New Global Tournament

New Format, New Ambitions

FIFA has officially confirmed: from June 15 to July 13, 2025, the first-ever 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the USA, featuring the top clubs from every continent, including Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and North America.

The tournament will take place once every four years, similar to the FIFA World Cup.

Who Will Participate?

Allocated slots include:

UEFA (Europe) – 12 clubs

CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 clubs

AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), CONCACAF – 4 clubs each

OFC (Oceania) – 1 club

Host country (USA) – 1 club (TBD)

Already qualified teams include:

Real Madrid

Manchester City

Bayern Munich

Flamengo

Al-Hilal

Monterrey

Host Cities and Stadiums

The United States will use 10–12 major stadiums — some of which will also be used for Copa América and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Likely cities include New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Dallas.

Tournament Format

The structure is similar to the World Cup:

8 groups of 4 teams

Top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16

Followed by knockout rounds

Finalists will play up to 7 matches, while most teams will play 3 to 5.

Prize Money & Business Impact

Rumors suggest a prize pool of over $2 billion, with the winner potentially earning up to $100 million — making it the most lucrative club tournament in football history.

Where to Watch?

FIFA is negotiating broadcasting rights with Apple TV, Amazon Prime, DAZN, and FOX Sports.

In Russia and the CIS, platforms like Okko, Wink, or Ivi are expected to carry the matches.

Viewers in Turkmenistan can watch the tournament via satellite operator Alem TV, which provides access to international sports channels likely to show the matches.

Why It Matters

For the first time, the best clubs from every continent will compete on one stage

A major move by FIFA to expand its control over global club football

A serious challenger to the UEFA Champions League

In Conclusion

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is more than a tournament — it's a new era in world football.

And although the kickoff is still a year away, the countdown has already begun.

Get ready for a hot summer of football!