FIFA Club World Cup 2025
It’s time for Singaporean football fans to rejoice because we are only days away from the grandest and biggest football tournament in the world. With the expanded format of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup featuring more teams than ever, the tournament is set to be a magnet for professional and casual punters worldwide – and we know exactly why. The United States will be a stage that promises you with fierce clashes and unforgettable drama as the best clubs battle it out for supremacy. And if you are curious about which team will rise above the ranks of continental football champions, then you shouldn’t miss watching the game streamed live and placing a bet on each match at LuxeBet88.
But before you start placing your bets and building your ticket at LuxeBet88 sportsbook, let’s break down everything you need to know about the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Brief History
FIFA CWC has come so far since it started in 2000. The first edition features 8 teams, whereas teams are qualified regionally – 2 teams from South America, 2 teams from Europe, and one each from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and North America. Club World Cup follows a single elimination knockout tournament from quarterfinal rounds and it was only held once. But in 2001-2004, the competition was cancelled when ISL (FIFA’s marketing partner) has collapsed.
Then in 2005, the tournament was relaunched and shifted to an annual event and featured 7 teams from the champions of 6 continental federations and the host nation’s league winner. From 2005 to 2024, the tournament followed the knockout format with preliminary and quarterfinal rounds and this was held annually.
Now, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 follows a new format (a group stage followed by knockout rounds) and features more teams than ever. Added to that, the competition will transition to a quadrennial tournament and replace the previous yearly schedule.
The Format
The expanded and improved format for FIFA Club now features 32 of the most elite teams which are all selected based on their performances in their respective continental football competitions over a multi-year period rather than single-season titles. In this 2025 edition, all teams must come-out standing in the group stage and knockout format.
Each team in the group will face the others to qualify for the round-of-16
The top 2 clubs that move on to the round of 16, will be teach team in the group stage will play against the other teams in their group. Then, the winner from Match 49 to Match 56 will proceed to the quarter-finals to battle out for the semis qualification. Then, the top qualifier of Match 61 and Match 62 will compete for the trophy.
Club World Cup 2025 Teams
| CONMEBOL | UEFA | AFC | Concacaf | CAF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR Flamengo SE Palmeiras Fluminense FC Botafogo | Manchester City Real Madrid C.F. Chelsea FC | Al Hilal FC Urawa Red Diamonds Al Ain FC | CF Monterrey CF Pachuca Seattle Sounders FC | Al Ahly FC Wydad AC |
| CONMEBOL | UEFA | AFC | CAF | OFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA River Plate CA Boca Juniors | FC Bayern Munchen Paris Saint-Germain Borussia Dortmund FC Internazionale Milano FC Porto Atletico de Madrid SL Benfica Juventus FC FC Salzburg | Ulsan HD | Esperance Sportive De Tunisie Mamelodi Sundowns FC | Aukland City FC |
| QUALIFIED AS HOST |
|---|
| Inter Miami CF (Concacaf) |
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Groups Table
| GROUP | TEAM |
|---|---|
| GROUP A | SE Palmeiras FC Porto Al Ahyl FC Inter Miami CF |
| GROUP B | Paris Saint-Germain Atlético de Madrid Botafogo Seattle Sounders FC |
| GROUP C | FC Bayern München Auckland City FC CA Boca Juniors SL Benfica |
| GROUP D | CR Flamengo Espérance Sportive de Tunis Chelsea FC Club Leon removed and replaced by TBD |
| GROUP E | CA River Plate Urawa Red Diamonds CF Monterrey FC Internazionale Milano |
| GROUP F | Fluminense FC Borussia Dortmund Ulsan HD Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| GROUP G | Manchester City Wydad AC Al Ain FC Juventus FC |
| GROUP H | Real Madrid C. F. Al Hilal CF Pachuca FC Salzburg |
Host Cities & Stadiums
Philadelphia has been selected to play host to some of the matches of the expanded format debut of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
| Stadium | Capacity | Host City |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 75,000 | Atlanta, Georgia |
| TQL Stadium | 26,000 | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Bank of America Stadium | 75,000 | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Rose Bowl | 88,500 | Pasadena, California |
| Hard Rock Stadium | 65,000 | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Geodis Park | 30,000 | Nashville, Tennessee |
| MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Camping World Stadium | 65,000 | Orlando, Florida |
| Inter&Co Stadium | 25,000 | Orlando, Florida |
| Lincoln Financial Field | 69,000 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Lumen Field | 69,000 | Seattle, Washington |
| Audi Field | 20000 | Washington, D.C. |
FIFA CWC 2025 Schedule
June 14 to June 26 – Each team will battle it out in the group stage.
June 28 to July 1 – Group stage qualifiers will fight for supremacy in the round of 16 to proceed to the quarterfinals.
July 4 to July 5 – This two-day quarter-final fixture will determine the semi-finals qualifiers.
July 8 to July 9 – The strongest club will fast the winners of matches 57 to 60.
July 13 – Match 61 and 62 winners will face each other at the MetLife Stadium to determine who is the best football club in the world.
Club World Cup Past Winners
| Year | Final Result |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Corinthians 0 (4)-0 (3) Vasco da Gama |
| 2005 | São Paulo 1-0 Liverpool |
| 2006 | Internacional 1-0 Barcelona |
| 2007 | Milan 4-2 Boca Juniors |
| 2008 | Manchester United 1-0 LDU Quito |
| 2009 | Barcelona 2-1 Estudiantes |
| 2010 | Internazionale 3-0 TP Mazembe |
| 2011 | Barcelona 4-0 Santos |
| 2012 | Corinthians 1-0 Chelsea |
| 2013 | Bayern Munich 2-0 Raja Casablanca |
| 2014 | Real Madrid 2-0 San Lorenzo |
| 2015 | Barcelona 3-0 River Plate |
| 2016 | Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers |
| 2017 | Real Madrid 1-0 Grêmio |
| 2018 | Real Madrid 4-1 Al-Ain |
| 2019 | Liverpool 1-0 Flamengo |
| 2020 | Bayern Munich 1-0 UANL |
| 2021 | Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras |
| 2022 | Real Madrid 5-3 Al-Hilal |
| 2023 | Manchester City 4-0 Fluminense |
Betting Markets And Odds
Now that the world stage is ready, Singaporean bettors are surely looking at the many different markets offered by their favorite sportsbook to shop around. BetVision88 Sports Betting Singapore offers diverse markets such as:
Top Goalscorer – Haaland, Messi, and Mbappé are no doubt one of the top favorite players for the top scorers.
Outright Winner – Right now, football giants like Man City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are at the top of the outright winner market. Looking at the history of the World Cup, UEFA teams have been dominating the tournament and because of their strong forms, it’s no surprise that they are still the best choices by many punters. But River Plate and Flamengo also hold value since they are used to knockout-style matches.
Odds For Outright Winner
| Club | American Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 350 |
| PSG | 800 |
| Atletico Madrid | 1400 |
| Benfica | 3300 |
| Palmeiras | 3300 |
| Botafogo | 5000 |
| Man City | 450 |
| Inter Milan | 900 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2500 |
| FC Porto | 3300 |
| Boca Juniors | 4000 |
| Fluminense | 5000 |
| Bayern Munich | 600 |
| Chelsea | 1000 |
| Juventus | 2500 |
| Flamengo | 3300 |
| River Plate | 4000 |
| Al Hilal Riyadh | 6600 |
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FAQs:
How To Qualify For FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
For the 2025 edition, eligibility is based on two criteria – clubs that won the Continental Champions League in the past three seasons and highest ranking club based on overall performance.
Why Can’t Liverpool Join The 2025 FIFA CWC?
FIFA limits participation to 2 clubs per country. While rankings determine most spots, England’s quota is already filled by Manchester City and Chelsea (as Champions League winners in eligible seasons); so despite their strong rankings of Liverpool, they can’t qualify.
How Did Inter Miami Join FIFA CWC 2025?
Inter Miami CF was able to secure its place in the tournament as the host nation, and even though the club is not a continental champion, the qualify by winning the Supporter’s Shield.
