When is the Club World Cup and how many teams are participating?

This summer will see a new era for FIFA's Club World Cup. 

Taking place in the United States, the Club World Cup will be showcasing a new format, akin to the World Cup which will see the world's best men's club teams go head-to-head. 

Some of the biggest clubs in world football are set to compete including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Juventus to name a few. 

Here is the full schedule and how many teams are participating in this year's tournament. 

When is 2025 Club World Cup?

This year's 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 in 2025 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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