The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be a groundbreaking event as it adopts an expanded format featuring 32 teams. The tournament will be hosted in the United States from June 15 to July 13. The draw, held in Miami, unveiled the group-stage pairings, setting the stage for exciting clashes. Defending champions Manchester City were drawn into Group G alongside Italian giants Juventus, Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca, and Al Ain from the UAE. City, led by Pep Guardiola, are looking to retain their title after defeating Fluminense in the 2023 final. Chelsea, the 2021 champions, will battle Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo, Mexico's Club Leon, and Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunisie in Group D.
The draw also features intriguing matchups in other groups. Paris Saint-Germain will lock horns with Atletico Madrid in Group B, which also includes Botafogo and Seattle Sounders. In Group C, Bayern Munich faces a tough test against Benfica, Boca Juniors, and Auckland City. Group H sees Real Madrid paired with Al Hilal, Pachuca, and Salzburg, while Inter Miami, hosting the opening game against Egypt’s Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium, headlines Group A alongside Palmeiras, FC Porto, and Al Ahly. The competition format involves teams playing each other once in the group stage, with the top two from each group progressing to the knockout rounds, ensuring high-stakes matches throughout.
The Miami event featured a lengthy ceremony spanning two locations, culminating in the unveiling of a new Club World Cup trophy. Adding a touch of political intrigue, a video message from incoming US President Donald Trump was played during the event, with his daughter Ivanka Trump drawing the first team. This tournament represents a significant evolution of the Club World Cup, bringing together the best clubs from around the globe for a month-long celebration of football. With elite teams, thrilling matchups, and the allure of the world’s top players, fans can expect a spectacle that showcases the growing global appeal of the sport.
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