2025 FIFA Club World Cup Guide: Group B teams, managers, schedule

The football does not stop this summer, as almost three dozen of the world's best teams contest the revamped FIFA Club World Cup , with every game live and for free on DAZN .

Thirty-two teams will do battle in a new format that expands the event to a structure similar to those of major international tournaments, with eight groups of four set for 2025 .

Here, DAZN News profiles the contenders and pretenders, and up next is  Group B - as we figure out just who will reach the knockout rounds and who will be packing their bags.

Group B - at a glance 

Clubs

Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafago, Seattle Sounders 

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Paris Saint-Germain 

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PSG may have become THE dominant force of French football over the past decade, and this year, they conquered Europe thanks to their Champions League win. 

Ten times in the last twelve seasons, the Parisians have lifted the Ligue 1 trophy, and last month celebrated their first-ever European Cup with the 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan. 

Their light work in this season's league campaign and their impact in Europe suggest PSG will be one of the favourites going into the competition this summer. 

Without the glare of Galactico-like names, Luis Enrique's side boasts a talented squad that features some of the best young players on the continent. 

Key man - Bradley Barcola 

Stepping out from the shadow of PSG's marquee men, Bradley Barcola could well go on to usurp the previous megastar signings judging by his performances this season. 

The Frenchman has become the focal point of PSG's attack, rewarding the reigning champions with a double-digit tally of goals and electrifying displays that has more than made up for the loss of Kylian Mbappe. 

This is Barcola's PSG moment, and he's been revelling in it. 

Manager - Luis Enrique 

The former Spanish international has quickly amassed a number of high-profile posts in his managerial career and, for the majority, been a big success. 

He was the architect of Barcelona's 2015 treble - a year that also saw him win the FIFA Club World Cup with the Catalans - and has also coached the Spanish national team. 

Since taking the job in Paris, he's already collected a domestic treble and remains odds-on for a second successive league triumph. 

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Atletico Madrid  

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One of Europe's perennial European greats, Atletico Madrid are the dangerous third wheel to La Liga's leading lights of Real Madrid and Barcelona. 

Despite the dominace of Spain's biggest names, Atletico have still been champions 11 times in their history, with the most recent coming in 2021. 

They are no strangers to trophies outside of Spain either, having reached two Champions League finals - only to be beaten by their city rivals - and won the Europa League on four occasions. 

Under Diego Simeone, they've built a reputation and style that's based on defensive solidity and sprinkled with attacking delights by the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Thomas Lemar. 

As always, they may not be favourites this summer, but they will be the team no wants to face. 

Key man - Julian Alverez 

A treble-winner in England and a World Cup winner with Argentina, Manchester City's loss has very much been Atletico's gain with Julian Alvarez. 

In Manchester, he was seen as the understudy to many of the club's leading lights, but in Madrid, he's been given the stage and shone in that role. 

Twenty-plus goals in a career-best season for the forward proves what a top-class performer he really is. 

Manager - Diego Simeone 

Now in his fourteenth year in charge of Atletico, Simeone is the longest-serving manager in La Liga and remains a favourite with the Atletico fans. 

During his tenure, he's led the club to two La Liga titles, two Europa Leagues and two Super Cups as well as the club's two Champions League finals. 

He'll surely go down as the Rojiblancos' greatest ever boss. 

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Botafogo  

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Botafogo will become the eleventh different Brazilian side to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup when they take to the stage this summer after winning the Copa Libertadores in 2024.

It was the first time the club had won the trophy in their history, but they have been champions of Brazil on three occasions. 

They are perhaps best known as being the club synonymous with Garrincha, one of the best Brazilian players of all-time and a two-time World Cup winner.  

The 2025 incarnation doesn't hold the same star power, they will be a team not to be underestimated by the leading lights in this group. 

Key man - Jefferson Savarino

The tricky Venezuelan will be no stranger to US fans, having played in two spells at MLS side Real Salt Lake and is currently of the national team's standout players. 

Last season he was one of the leading assisters in the Brazilian league, a key factor in helping Botafago triumph in both the league and Copa Libertadores. 

Manager - Renato Paiva

The Portuguese is a product of Benfica's youth academy coaches but has spent the majority of his career managing across South America and Mexico. 

In February, he returned to Brazil, having previously bossed Bahia to takeover at Botafogo, and will lead their FIFA World Club Cup bid this summer. 

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Seattle Sounders 

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The MLS side will hope to make the most of the home advantage in this summer's tournament, with all three of their group games being played at Lumen Field. 

They'll hope familiar surroundings will give them hopes of a big upset in this group and face pressure from the hosts as one of only two MLS sides competing in the competition. 

The Sounders are a two-time MLS Cup winner and qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to the CONCACAF Champions League victory in 2022. 

Of the current squad, familiar names include Swiss goalkeeper Stefan Frei - who is the skipper - and US stalwart Jordan Morris. 

Key man - Albert Rusnak

A product of Manchester City's academy, the Slovakian spent time on loan at Oldham and Birmingham earlier in his career before finding a home in the MLS in 2017.

He's now the creative spark in the Sounders' midfield and is a regular for the Slovakian national side. 

Manager - Brian Schmetzer

Schmetzer has been Head Coach of the Sounders since 2016 and is the man who led them to their greatest triumph in 2022, their CONCACAF Champions League win. 

Seattle-born and bred, the 62-year-old played for a number of local teams and coached Sounders previously when they were a USL club. 

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