The summer of 2025 marks a significant change for the FIFA Club World Cup. This year introduces the first edition of the expanded tournament, hosted in the United States. The competition features 32 teams from around the world competing for a substantial prize fund, reportedly totaling $1 billion.
The newly formatted competition includes many high-profile clubs. From UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain to Argentine giants Boca Juniors, numerous teams are aiming for a deep run. The majority of the 32-team field comes from Europe (12 teams), followed by South America (6 participants). Asia and Africa each contribute four teams, while North America provides five, including three MLS clubs. Oceania is represented by one team, the only amateur side in the tournament, Auckland City.
While all teams share the objective of success, the expectations and stakes differ. Underdogs like Lionel Messi`s Inter Miami and Simone Inzaghi`s Al-Hilal hope to make a significant impact in a tournament widely expected to be dominated by European powerhouses. Clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Inter Milan (who concluded their domestic and continental seasons without silverware) are among those crossing the Atlantic aiming to live up to high expectations and secure this prestigious trophy.
With the tournament action already underway, here is an overview of the schedule and results recorded so far.
Tournament Schedule and Results (Partial)
Saturday, June 14
Al Ahly 0, Inter Miami 0
Sunday, June 15
Bayern Munich 10, Auckland City 0
PSG 4, Atletico Madrid 0
Palmeiras 0, Porto 0
Botafogo 2, Seattle Sounders 1
Monday, June 16
Chelsea 2, LAFC 0
Boca Juniors 2, Benfica 2
Flamengo 2, Esperance de Tunis 0
Tuesday, June 17
Fluminense 0, Borussia Dortmund 0
River Plate 3, Urawa Red Diamonds 1
Mamelodi Sundowns 1, Ulsan HD 0
Monterrey 1, Inter 1
Wednesday, June 18
Manchester City 2, Wydad AC 0
Real Madrid 1, Al-Hilal 1
Salzburg 2, Pachuca 1
Juventus 5, Al Ain 0
Thursday, June 19
Palmeiras 2, Al Ahly 0
Inter Miami 2, Porto 1
Atletico Madrid 3, Seattle Sounders 1
Botafogo 1, PSG 0
Friday, June 20
Benfica 6, Auckland City 0
Flamengo 3, Chelsea 1
Esperance de Tunis 1, LAFC 0
Bayern Munich 2, Boca Juniors 1
Saturday, June 21
Borussia Dortmund 4, Mamelodi Sundowns 3
Inter 2, Urawa Red Diamonds 1
Fluminense 4, Ulsan HD 2
River Plate 0, Monterrey 0
Sunday, June 22
Juventus 4, Wydad AC 1
Real Madrid 3, Pachuca 1
Salzburg 0, Al Hilal 0
Manchester City 6, Al Ain 0
Monday, June 23
PSG 2, Seattle Sounders 0
Atletico Madrid 1, Botafogo 0
Inter Miami 2, Palmeiras 2
Porto 4, Al Ahly 4
Tuesday, June 24
Auckland City 1, Boca Juniors 1
Benfica 1, Bayern Munich 0
LAFC 1, Flamengo 1
Chelsea 3, ES Tunis 0
Wednesday, June 25
Borussia Dortmund 1, Ulsan 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 0, Fluminense 0
Inter 2, River Plate 0
Monterrey 4, Urawa Red Diamonds 0
Thursday, June 26
Manchester City 5, Juventus 2
Al Ain 2, Wydad 1
Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, GEODIS Park, Nashville
Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Saturday, June 28
Palmeiras vs. Botafogo, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Benfica vs. Chelsea, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Sunday, June 29
PSG vs. Inter Miami, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Flamengo vs. Bayern, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Monday, June 30
Inter vs. Fluminense, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Manchester City vs. 2H, Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Tuesday, July 1
1H vs. Juventus, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Dortmund vs. Monterrey, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 4
TBD vs. TBD, Camping World Stadium, Orlando
TBD vs. TBD, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Saturday, July 5
TBD vs. TBD, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
TBD vs. TBD, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Semifinals
Tuesday, July 8
TBD vs. TBD, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Wednesday, July 9
TBD vs. TBD, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Final
Sunday, July 13
TBD vs. TBD, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Dominic Ashworth