Which teams are in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup? Confirmed clubs, group stage field, tournament rules, and format

FIFA Club World Cup's format is changing from 2025. 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is planned to be the first under an expanded format with 32 teams and will be held in June and July 2025.

Confirmed clubs that will participate in the tournament are Real Madrid and Chelsea from UEFA as well as BVB (full list is below). Salzburg got the spot after Arsenal lost to Bayern Munich in the UCL.

The tournament will take place every 4 years from 2025. The United States will host the tournament in 2025.

The opening game is scheduled for June 15, 2025, while the final is on July 13, 2025.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup confirmed clubs

12 clubs UEFA: Chelsea FC, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, BVB, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, FC Porto, Benfica Lisbon, Juventus, FC Salzburg

Four clubs AFC: Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds

Four clubs CAF: Al Ahly, Wydad Athletic Club

Four clubs CONCACAF: C.F. Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, Leon

Six clubs CONMEBOL: Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense

One club OFC: Auckland City

Host country: United States

2025 FIFA Club World Cup confirmed format

• 32 teams
• Every four years