Daijiworld Media Network- New York

New York, Jun 3: Football fans across the globe are gearing up for a historic edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which kicks off on June 14 in the United States. For the first time, the tournament will feature 32 elite clubs, marking a major expansion from its traditional seven-team format.

The competition will unfold across 12 iconic venues in 11 US cities, culminating in the grand finale at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13.

Unlike previous editions that were held in a single host city over a short span, the 2025 tournament mirrors the FIFA World Cup format, featuring a group stage followed by knockout rounds. Clubs from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, North America, and Oceania will compete for the coveted global title.

• Group Stage: June 14 – June 26

• Round of 16: June 28 – July 1

• Quarterfinals: July 4 – July 5

• Semifinals: July 8 – July 9

• Final: July 13 (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)

Host Cities and Stadiums

• MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

• Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)

• TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)

• Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles)

• Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)

• GEODIS Park (Nashville)

• Camping World Stadium (Orlando)

• Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)

• Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

• Lumen Field (Seattle)

• Audi Field (Washington DC)

The curtain-raiser promises fireworks as Al-Ahly face Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami on June 14, setting the stage for a month-long footballing extravaganza.

The star-studded line-up includes:

• Real Madrid

• Manchester City

• Chelsea

• Bayern Munich

• Paris Saint-Germain

• Inter Milan

• Juventus

• Benfica

• Porto

• Borussia Dortmund

• Atlético Madrid

• Red Bull Salzburg