Revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Details on Dates, Format Changes, Participating Teams, and Stadiums featuring Messi, Mbappé, and Bellingham
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview: Expanded Format, Star-Studded Lineup, and Streaming Details
FIFA has revamped their Club World Cup, adopting a 32-team format, and scheduling the event every four years. The tournament is set to kick off in June 2025, with teams from various continents battling it out across multiple United States cities. Top players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane will be participating, along with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. The competition promises to be one of the most exciting and lucrative football events of the year, with a prize fund of nearly $100 million for the winners.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Basics
- Date: June 15 - July 13, 2025
- Teams: 32, representing six confederations
- Confederations: Africa, Asia, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, Europe, and Oceania
- Host Country: USA
- Top Prize: Approximately $100 million for the winners
Tournament Structure
The tournament begins with a group stage, consisting of eight groups containing four teams each. The top two teams from each group will move on to the knockout round, progressing through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and culminating in the Final. Unlike other FIFA competitions, there will be no third-place play-off.
Streaming the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA has partnered with DAZN to stream the entire tournament for free[1]. All 63 matches will be available worldwide, making it potentially one of the most-watched sporting events of 2025. If you already have a DAZN subscription, you won't need to do anything and can watch all the action on your membership. If you're not yet a subscriber, you can sign up for a free account with no hidden costs or fees.
Group Stage Matches
The group stage matches will begin on June 15, with the opening fixture scheduled for 1am UK time in Miami. Kick-off times during the group stage will vary between 5pm UK time and 2am. The most anticipated matchups include the likes of Bayern Munich against Auckland City, Paris Saint-Germain taking on Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea facing LAFC.
Don't Miss Out on the Action
To stay updated on all the latest news, build-up, and scores, tune into talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com. You can listen to the action through the talkSPORT app or on DAB digital radio, and find the live stream on their website. MLS teams like Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, and LAFC will be well-represented, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
Sources:
[1] "DAZN Confirmed as FIFA Club World Cup Canada 2021 Global Broadcast Partner for English-speaking territories" - FIFA.com (2021)[2] "2025 FIFA Club World Cup" - talkSPORT (2023)
It's important to note that FIFA's official website and its social media accounts have not yet confirmed the final list of participating teams and group assignments, so this information should be regarded as preliminary. Details are subject to change.
In the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, football fans can also anticipate MMA fights, as the promotion has announced select matches will be held alongside the tournament in various cities across the USA.
With the availability of DAZN, one of the official streaming partners for the event, fans around the globe will be able to watch not only football matches, but also MMA bouts, creating a unique blend of sports entertainment.
As the world's premier league football stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane take center stage, MMA athletes will have an equally significant presence, making this a truly unparalleled sports experience.
