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In a groundbreaking announcement, FIFA has revealed an unprecedented $1 billion prize pool for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This historic tournament will feature 32 of the world’s top football clubs, including English giants Chelsea and Manchester City, competing for glory on the global stage. The event is set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025, marking the first time the tournament will be held in its expanded format.
The participating teams represent the pinnacle of club football, with entries from six international confederations. Here’s the full lineup of the 32 teams:
- UEFA (Europe): Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and FC Salzburg.
- CONMEBOL (South America): Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Botafogo.
- CONCACAF (North and Central America): Seattle Sounders, Club León, CF Monterrey, and CF Pachuca.
- CAF (Africa): Al Ahly, Wydad, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, and Mamelodi Sundowns.
- AFC (Asia): Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, and Ulsan Hyundai.
- OFC (Oceania): Auckland City.
- Host Nation Entry: Inter Miami.
The tournament will kick off with a thrilling opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 14, 2025. Matches will be played across 12 iconic venues in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Atlanta, culminating in the grand final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13, 2025.
This revamped Club World Cup promises to be a spectacle like no other, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino describing it as “the pinnacle of club football.” The $1 billion prize pool underscores the tournament’s significance, offering clubs not only the chance to claim the prestigious title but also substantial financial rewards.
Football fans around the globe are eagerly counting down to this monumental event, which is set to redefine the landscape of club football. Let the countdown begin!
Source: Sankofaonline.com
Prize Pool For The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup