Philadelphia and Atlanta Among Host Cities for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA announces 12 stadiums across 11 U.S. markets for the expanded 32-team tournament next summer.
- Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are selected as venues for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
- The tournament, featuring top clubs from around the world, will be held in the U.S. for the first time from June 15 to July 23, 2025.
- A total of 32 teams will participate, including European giants like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Juventus, as well as South American powerhouses like Boca Juniors and Flamengo.
- The event will serve as a test run for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also be hosted in the United States, among other countries.
- Concerns have been raised about the additional strain on players and the overlapping schedule with other major tournaments, such as the Concacaf Gold Cup.