Competitors in the upcoming club championship and the reasons behind their participation.

The Club World Cup 2025: 32 Globetrotters Battle for Soccer Superiority

Competitors in the upcoming club championship and the reasons behind their participation.

Who's this year's ultimate football champion? Get ready to cheer for some of the world's biggest names as 32 teams from all corners of the globe go head to head in the 2025 Club World Cup!

This year's tournament boasts an unprecedented lineup, with top-tier contenders fighting tooth and nail to secure the title, a hefty cash prize, and the bragging rights of being the best in the world. Here's who you can expect to see on the field.

Qualified Teams and their Path to the Club World Cup

The Club World Cup draws teams from six confederations - UEFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, CAF, Concacaf, and OFC. Here's how each conference's representatives earned their spot in this year's battle royale.

UEFA (Europe)

1. Manchester City - 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Winner
2. Real Madrid - 2021-22, 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Winner
3. Chelsea - 2020-21 UEFA Champions League Winner
4. Bayern Munich - Other Highly-Ranked UEFA Team
5. Paris Saint-Germain
6. Inter Milan
7. Porto
8. Benfica
9. Borussia Dortmund
10. Juventus
11. Atlético Madrid
12. Red Bull Salzburg

CONMEBOL (South America)

1. Palmeiras (Brazil) - Copa Libertadores 2024 winner
2. Flamengo (Brazil) - Copa Libertadores 2023 winner
3. Boca Juniors (Argentina) - CONMEBOL ranking
4. River Plate (Argentina) - CONMEBOL ranking
5. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) - AFC vs CONMEBOL playoff winner

AFC (Asia)

1. Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) - AFC Champions League 2024 winner
2. Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan) - AFC Champions League 2024 runner-up

CAF (Africa)

1. Al Ahly (Egypt) - CAF Champions League 2024 winner
2. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) - CAF Champions League 2024 runner-up
3. Esperance (Tunisia) - CAF Champions League 2024 3rd place
4. Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) - CAF Champions League 2024 4th place

Concacaf (North America)

1. LAFC (USA) - Concacaf Champions League 2024 winner
2. Inter Miami (USA) - MLS Supporters' Shield 2024, 2023 Leagues Cup champion

OFC (Oceania)

• The OFC representative has not been determined yet.

United States (Host Country)

Two teams from the USA will participate - Inter Miami (MLS Supporters' Shield 2024, 2023 Leagues Cup champion) and either LAFC or another yet-to-be-determined representative from the host country.

Get Hyped for the Action!

These days, everything's on the line, as champions from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, North America, and Oceania collide in a 32-team, single-elimination tournament. With the best-of-the-best lacing up their boots, it's anyone's game! So grab your popcorn, cheer on your favorite team, and witness history in the making as the ultimate champion is crowned in 2025!

The Commission has also taken steps to ensure that the Club World Cup 2025 is consistent with the objectives of the common agricultural policy, such as providing adequate funding for the participating football clubs.

Football fans around the world eagerly anticipate the 2025 Club World Cup, as they watch teams like Manchester City from UEFA, Palmeiras from CONMEBOL, and Al Ahly from CAF, strive to secure the title, a hefty cash prize, and the bragging rights of being the best in the world.

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