The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup officially kicked off on Saturday, June 14, as Inter Miami faced off against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in a scoreless opener at Hard Rock Stadium. The tournament will culminate in a high-stakes final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13.

As the tournament heats up, only 16 clubs remain from an original pool of 32 teams spanning six continents. With matches airing live and free via DAZN, global fans are tuning in to watch the world’s top clubs battle it out in the United States—host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Big names like Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Flamengo, and Inter Miami are still in the hunt for the coveted title—and a share of the massive $1 billion prize pool. The ultimate winner will be crowned the world’s best club team.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND KEY DATES

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.

WORLD CUP TWO PHASE STRUCTURE:

• Group Stage: Eight groups of four teams each, with the top two advancing.
• Knockout Rounds: Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final.

Unlike the FIFA World Cup, there will be no match to determine third place.

• Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
• Round of 16: June 28 – July 1
• Quarter-Finals: July 4 – July 5
• Semi-Finals: July 8 – July 9
• Final: July 13

WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE 2025 WORLD CUP?

A total of 32 clubs earned their spot in the tournament by either winning major continental competitions—like the UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores—within the last four years or by maintaining a top-ranked performance across that time frame.

The roster includes globally renowned clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and River Plate, as well as lesser-known contenders such as Red Bull Salzburg, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Auckland City. Each confederation was allocated slots based on competitive performance, while Inter Miami secured the host nation berth as the U.S. representative.

GLOBAL GLORY AND A $1B PRIZE POOL

With a $1 billion prize pool, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup offers far more than just bragging rights. Every participating team is guaranteed compensation, with payouts ranging from $3.58 million to over $38 million based on their confederation and seeding. As clubs advance, the stakes climb higher—finalists earn $30 million, and the champion secures an additional $40 million, bringing the winner’s total haul to as much as $125 million. Complementing the financial rewards is a new trophy designed in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., debuting for this landmark tournament. Finished in 24-carat gold and engraved in more than a dozen languages, the trophy is inspired by the Voyager Golden Records launched into space in 1977, capturing the global spirit and enduring legacy of the world’s most beautiful game.

CELEBRATE THE TOURNAMENT WITH SOCCER5

As a proud FIFA Community Partner, Soccer5 is joining the celebration with local promotions, special content, and community-driven events. Stay tuned for upcoming watch party announcements, and don’t miss the chance to join our Soccer5 Academy for World Cup–themed skills camps. Fans can also win exclusive merchandise and local game passes, or book a field and bring their team into the action.

This is your moment to Get in the Game.

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