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2025 Club World Cup Kicks Off as Inter Miami Hosts Al Ahly

The monthlong expanded tournament features 32 teams competing across 11 U.S. cities for a record $1 billion prize pool

Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Inter Miami Training - Florida Blue Training Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. - June 13, 2025 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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Overview

  • The competition opened on June 14 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with host representative Inter Miami taking on Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the inaugural match.
  • Inter Miami secured its spot by winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield and will face FC Porto and Brazil’s Palmeiras in Group A.
  • Lionel Messi has said his expectations differ from previous editions as he aims to lead Miami into the knockout stages under coach Javier Mascherano’s leadership.
  • All 63 matches will be streamed for free on DAZN, offering global audiences live access to the expanded Club World Cup.
  • The event is viewed as a precursor to the 2026 World Cup and has prompted complaints about player fatigue and a congested schedule from European leagues and players’ unions.