Will Lionel Messi play at the Club World Cup in 2025?

The FIFA Club World Cup begins on Saturday, June 14 and, fittingly, the world's greatest player will kick off the tournament.

 Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are one 32 teams from across the world football's competing in this new-look FIFA competition, played out over 63 matches. 

Clubs from across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America have secured their place in the competition, which runs for a month to July 13's Final.

One of the teams competing in the opening game is Inter Miami of the MLS which has quickly become a major brand in football. 

This is due to the club's co-owner, football superstar David Beckham, and the star studded players on the squad which includes arguably the greatest of all time, Messi. 

But will the Argentine feature at this year's tournament?

Will Lionel Messi play at the Club World Cup in 2025?

With Inter Miami being a part of the tournament, it's expected that Lionel Messi will play. 

The only major concern will be how Messi fairs in the international window which takes place prior to this year's Club World Cup.

Messi's Argentina are involved in two World Cup qualifiers on June 4 against Chile and June 9 against Colombia. 

With Messi being the captain, he will be playing for his national side. 

If the World Cup winner gets through these two matches without any major injuries, expect Messi to play a major part in Inter Miami's Club World Cup campaign. 

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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
• Leon
• 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

How to watch 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

 

DAZN is the host broadcaster of the 2025 Club World Cup, showing all 63 matches via the free DAZN App, available on smart TV's, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.

If you are already a DAZN subscriber or Freemium member, then the competition is part of your current membership.

To sign up for a free DAZN account now you only need an email address to register, with no hidden costs or fees. Just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC  visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including all Club World Cup matches and content
• You can also upgrade to DAZN's premium Club World Cup service or a regular DAZN membership, should you then wish to