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How did Leon qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Leon will be keen to make an impression in what looks to be a fascinating group when they head north to the United States for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The Liga MX heavyweights were disappointed with a second-round exit in their only previous visit to the tournament and will have high hopes they can deliver this time.
With several intriguing ties to await them in the group stage though, they will know that they need the benefit of a fast start if they are to impress on the biggest stage.
But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup, set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN News has all the information.
How did Leon qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Leon are one of five CONCACAF teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League.
They enter the fray as one of three teams from Mexico who are hoping they can translate their continental club success to the international stage proper here.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Leon schedule
Leon have been drawn into Group D, alongside Chelsea (England), Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) and Flamengo (Brazil).
In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
Group D
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 16 | 3:00 p.m. EDT | Chelsea vs. Leon | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| June 20 | 5:00 p.m. CDT | Leon vs. Espérance de Tunis | Geodis Park, Nashville |
| June 24 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Leon vs. Flamengo | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
| Asian Football Confederation (AFC) | Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) | South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) | Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | Al Ahly | Leon (Mexico) | Boca Juniors (Argentina) | Auckland City (New Zealand) | Atletico Madrid (Spain) |
| Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | Esperance de Tunis | Monterrey (Meixco) | Botafogo (Brazil) | Bayern Munich (Germany) | |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Pachuca (Mexico) | Flamengo (Brazil) | Benfica (Portugal) | |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan | Wydad AC | Seattle Sounders (USA) | Fluminense (Brazil) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | |
| Inter Miami (USA)* | Palmeiras (Brazil) | Chelsea (England) | |||
| River Plate (Argentina) | Inter Milan (Italy) | ||||
| Juventus (Italy) | |||||
| Manchester City (England) | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain (France) | |||||
| Porto (Portugal) | |||||
| Real Madrid (Spain) | |||||
| Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) |
*denotes host club
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