Teams in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Squad Overview, Schedule & Betting Insights

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup will kick off this weekend in the United States with 32 clubs across the globe ready to battle it out for the prestigious title. The tournament will now be played every four years from the summer of 2025. The tournament will include 12 clubs from Europe, seven from South America, four from Africa, three from the United States, two from Mexico, two from the Middle East, two from Asia, and one from Oceania that will participate in the tournament. TelecomAsia Sport’s expert analyst has provided more information on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the teams participating, the complete group stage schedule, and the playoff contenders and tournament favorites.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match Schedule

GROUP STAGE

Saturday, June 14

• Group A: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. ET (Miami)

Sunday, June 15

• Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
• Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)
• Group A: SE Palmeiras vs. FC Porto, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Group B: Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m. ET (Seattle)

Monday, June 16

• Group D: Chelsea vs. LAFC, 3 p.m. ET (Atlanta)
• Group C: Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m. ET (Miami)
• Group D: Flamengo vs. Espérance de Tunis, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)

Tuesday, June 17

• Group F: Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Group E: River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
• Group F: Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 p.m. ET (Orlando, Florida)
• Group E: Monterrey vs. Inter Milan, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Wednesday, June 18

• Group G: Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
• Group H: Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m. ET (Miami)
• Group H: Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg, 6 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
• Group G: Al Ain vs. Juventus, 9 p.m. (Washington, D.C.)

Thursday, June 19

• Group A: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m. ET, (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Group A: Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m. ET, (Atlanta)
• Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid, 6 p.m. ET (Seattle)
• Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Friday, June 20

• Group C: Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. ET (Orlando, Florida)
• Group D: Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
• Group D: LAFC vs. Espérance de Tunis, 6 p.m. ET (Nashville, Tennessee)
• Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m. ET (Miami)

Saturday, June 21

• Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
• Group E: Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
• Group F: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Group E: River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Sunday, June 22

• Group G: Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
• Group H: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m. ET (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m. ET (Washington, D.C.)
• Group G: Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m. ET (Atlanta)

Monday, June 23

• Group B: Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)
• Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
• Group A: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. ET (Miami)
• Group A: Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)

Tuesday, June 24

• Group C: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. ET (Charlotte)
• Group C: Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m. ET (Nashville)
• Group D: Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
• Group D: LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m. ET (Orlando)

Wednesday, June 25

• Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD, 3 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
• Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. ET (Miami)
• Group E: Inter Milan vs. River Plate, 9 p.m. ET (Seattle)
• Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena)

Thursday, June 26

• Group G: Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m. ET (Washington)
• Group G: Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m. ET (Orlando)
• Group H: Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, 9 p.m. ET (Nashville)
• Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)

Knockout stage - round of 16

Saturday, 28 June

• Match 49: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia;
• Match 50: Group C winners vs Group D runners-up - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte;

Sunday, 29 June

• Match 51: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta;
• Match 52: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami;

Monday, 30 June

• Match 53: Group E winners vs Group F runners-up - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte;

Tuesday, 31 June

• Match 54: Group G winners vs Group H runners-up - Camping World Stadium, Orlando;

Tuesday, 1 July

• Match 55: Group H winners vs Group G runners-up - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami;

Wednesday, 2 July

• Match 56: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta;

Quarter-final fixtures

Friday, 4 July

• Match 57: Winner match 53 vs Winner match 54 - Camping World Stadium, Orlando;

Saturday, 5 July

• Match 58: Winner match 49 vs Winner match 50 - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia;
• Match 59: Winner match 51 vs Winner match 52 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta;
• Match 60: Winner match 55 vs Winner match 56 - MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey;

Semi-final fixtures

Tuesday, 8 July

• Match 61: Winner match 57 vs Winner match 58 - MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey;

Wednesday, 9 July

• Match 62: Winner match 59 vs Winner match 60 - MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey;

FIFA Club World Cup Final

Sunday, 13 July

• Match 63: Winner match 61 vs Winner match 62 - MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey;

Playoff Contenders and Tournament Favorites

Real Madrid

Real Madrid are strong favorites to claim the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title, aiming to extend their record to a historic sixth trophy. After a disappointing season without major silverware, the club underwent a managerial change, with Xabi Alonso stepping in to replace Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso, who arrives from Leverkusen, is determined to make an immediate impact. Adding to the excitement, Trent Alexander-Arnold joins from Liverpool, bringing his world-class talent to bolster the squad. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé enters the tournament in sensational form, fresh off winning the European Golden Shoe and finishing the domestic season with an impressive 31 La Liga goals.

PSG

Paris Saint-Germain is also a strong contender for the FIFA Club World Cup following arguably their strongest campaign in the 2024/25 season. The French giants claimed a quadruple trophy last season, including Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and a historic Champions League trophy.

Manchester City

Manchester City are the defending champions of the FIFA Club World Cup following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Fluminense. The Citizens are set to arrive in the United States with one of the most formidable squads in football, and they will be boosted by the return of Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner and Club World Cup Player of the Tournament in 2023. However, Pep Guardiola’s side is coming off a disappointing 2024/25 season, marking their first trophyless campaign since the 2016–17 season under his management.

Expert Opinion

PSG stands out as a strong team to bet on, especially considering their dominant performance in the historic Champions League final, where they crushed Inter Milan 5-0. The French side boasts a blend of experienced stars and promising young talents, and as a result, we consider them a top favorite to claim the 2025 Club World Cup title.

How to Bet on the Club World Cup Matches

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Outright Winner

All odds below are courtesy of Bet365, accurate at the time of publication and subject to change.

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