2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw Highlights Competitive Groups and Key Matchups
The expanded 32-team tournament in the U.S. will feature high-profile clashes, including Messi's Inter Miami in the opener and a 'Group of Death' showdown.
- The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to run from June 15 to July 13 in the U.S., will feature 32 teams competing across 12 venues, with the final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Group B has been labeled the 'Group of Death,' featuring Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Brazilian Copa Libertadores winners Botafogo, and MLS side Seattle Sounders, with unpredictable outcomes expected.
- Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening match at Hard Rock Stadium, marking the start of a tournament seen as a test run for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- German clubs Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face diverse challenges, with Bayern in Group C against Boca Juniors, Benfica, and Auckland City, and Dortmund in Group F alongside Fluminense, Ulsan Hyundai, and Mamelodi Sundowns.
- FIFA has secured a $1 billion broadcasting deal with DAZN, ensuring global live coverage, while participating teams are guaranteed at least $50 million in prize money.
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