FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to Feature Expanded Format in the USA
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 |
| Host Country | United States |
| Dates | Summer 2025 (4-week duration) |
| Teams Participating | 32 clubs (expanded from 7) |
| Host Cities | 11 major cities across the USA |
| Key Venues | MetLife Stadium (NJ, final), Rose Bowl (Pasadena), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| Format | 8 groups of 4 → top 2 advance to Round of 16 (63 total matches) |
| Qualification | Based on continental titles (2019-2024); UEFA (12 slots), CONMEBOL (6), CONCACAF (4), AFC/CAF (4 each), OFC (1). Host slot: Inter Miami (MLS regular-season leaders). |
| Notable Qualified Teams | Europe: Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern, Chelsea, PSG. South America: Palmeiras, Flamengo, Boca Juniors. CONCACAF: LAFC, Monterrey. Asia: Al-Hilal. Host: Inter Miami. |
| Prize Money | Total pool: $1B. Performance payouts: Group win ($2M), Round of 16 ($7.5M), Winner ($40M). Participation payouts: Europe ($38.19M max), South America ($15.21M), others ($3.58M-$9.55M). |
| Player Concerns | FIFPro warns of burnout due to congested schedule. MLS bonus caps may limit earnings. |
| Political Context | Trump's travel ban could affect player participation. Infantino met Trump to unveil trophy. |
| Strategic Significance | Serves as test run for 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA/Mexico/Canada. |