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How did Inter Miami qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Inter Miami will fly the flag for Major League Soccer on home soil when they kick off the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup this weekend live on DAZN.
The MLS Supporters' Shield holders are just five years removed from their first match, but have already become a global phenomenon thanks to their superstar names.
Co-owned by David Beckham, the Herons have become synonymous with some of the best-known players in the sport, including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets.
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 has all the information.
How did Inter Miami qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Unlike the other four clubs from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) that will play in the Club World Cup, Inter Miami did not win a CONCACAF Champions League title to earn their spot in the tournament.
Instead, FIFA designated one slot of the 32 total for a team from the host nation.
The Herons secured that berth by putting together the best overall record in the 2024 MLS regular season, winning the Supporters' Shield in the process.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Miami schedule
Miami were drawn into Group A alongside Al Ahly (Egypt), Palmeiras (Brazil) and Porto (Portugal).
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.
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 14 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| June 19 | 3:00 p.m. EDT | Inter Miami vs. Porto | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| June 23 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
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)
- Al Hilal
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Al Ain
- Ulsan HD
Confederation of African Football (CAF)
- Al Ahly
- Wydad AC
- Esperance de Tunis
- Mamelodi Sundowns
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
- Monterrey
- Seattle Sounders FC
- LAFC
- Pachuca
South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)
- Palmeiras
- Flamengo
- Fluminense
- Botafogo
- River Plate
- Boca Juniors
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
- Auckland City
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
- Chelsea
- Real Madrid
- Manchester City
- Bayern Munich
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Inter Milan
- Porto
- Benfica
- Borussia Dortmund
- Juventus
- Atletico Madrid
- Red Bull Salzburg
Host
- Inter Miami
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