FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Miami: What You Need to Know

Get ready, South Florida—the ultimate game is coming home to South Florida.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to make history as it kicks off across the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025, with Miami selected as one of the tournament’s premier host cities. This is the first time the expanded 32-team format will be played in the U.S., and Soccer5 is proud to be an official Community Partner.

Florida Takes the Spotlight

It all begins with a high-stakes opener on Saturday, June 14, at Hard Rock Stadium, where Inter Miami faces Al Ahly FC (Egypt) in front of a global audience. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET.

This is more than just a game—it’s a celebration of global competition, diversity, and passion for soccer, and it’s happening right in our backyard.

Tournament Like No Other

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is a first-of-its-kind, 32-team tournament featuring top clubs from every continent. The month-long event will span 11 U.S. cities, giving fans unprecedented access to soccer’s biggest stars.

The championship final will be played at MetLife Stadium in Miami on July 13, 2025. This iconic venue won’t just host the climax of this summer’s tournament—it will also serve as the location of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final, and is scheduled to host eight World Cup 2026 matches, including:

• Five Group Stage matches
• One Round of 32 match
• One Round of 16 match
• The World Cup Final

How the Tournament Works

Here’s the breakdown of the 2025 Club World Cup format:

• 8 groups of 4 teams
• Each team plays 3 group-stage matches
• Top 2 teams from each group move on to the Round of 16
• The remainder of the tournament follows a knockout format
• Total matches: 63
• Final: July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium

Who’s Competing?

This year’s tournament features powerhouses from all six FIFA confederations:

• UEFA (Europe): 12 clubs
• CONMEBOL (South America): 6
• CONCACAF (North America): 5
• CAF (Africa): 4
• AFC (Asia): 4
• OFC (Oceania): 1

Group A Preview:

• Inter Miami (USA)
• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Palmeiras (Brazil)
• Porto (Portugal)

Other global icons include Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Boca Juniors, Flamengo, Juventus, and LAFC.

 How to Watch

You can stream all 63 matches for free by signing up on DAZN.
Select games will also air on:

• TNT
• TBS
• truTV

Popular streaming platforms carrying the games include:

• Hulu + Live TV
• Max
• DirecTV
• Sling

Note: DAZN subscribers via Fubo cannot access the games directly and should create a free DAZN account instead.

Want to Attend?

Tickets for the Florida games—especially the Inter Miami opener at Hard Rock Stadium—are expected to sell quickly. Be sure to check official FIFA ticketing portals to reserve your seat.

Celebrate the Tournament with Soccer5

As a proud FIFA Community Partner, Soccer5 is joining the celebration with local promotions, content, and community events.

• Stay tuned for watch party announcements
• Join our Soccer5 Academy for World Cup–themed skills camps
• Win exclusive merch and local game passes
• Book a field and bring your team into the action

This is your moment to Get in the Game.

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