Tournament Format & Host Venues

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuted a 32-team format—its first expansion—held in the United States from June 15 to July 13 Matches take place across 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities, including iconic venues like:

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) – hosts final (July 13)
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) – opening match site
Others: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Rose Bowl (Pasadena), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte), Audi Field (Washington D.C.), Camping World & Inter&Co (Orlando), Lumen Field (Seattle), Geodis Park (Nashville), TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)

Competition structure:

Group stage: 8 groups of 4, round-robin format. Top 2 advance.
Knockout rounds: Single-leg matches from Round of 16 onward; draws are decided by extra time and penalties
No third place playoff – only semifinals and final

The total prize pool is US $1 billion, with the champions earning up to US $125 million. The tournament is part of FIFA’s four‑year cycle, happening in non-World Cup years.

Group Draw & Your Nine Fan Token Clubs

Here are the groups featuring your nine Fan Token teams:

Group A

Palmeiras
Porto
Al Ahly
Inter Miami

Group B

Paris Saint‑Germain
Atlético Madrid
Botafogo
Seattle Sounders

Group C

Bayern Munich
Auckland City
Boca Juniors
Benfica

Group D

Flamengo
ES Tunis
Chelsea
LAFC

Group E

River Plate
Urawa Red Diamonds
Monterrey
Inter Milan

Group F

Fluminense
Borussia Dortmund
Ulsan Hyundai
Mamelodi Sundowns

Group G

Manchester City (defending European & CWC champs)
Juventus
Wydad Casablanca
Al Ain

Spotlight on Each Fan Token Team

1. Palmeiras

Competing in Group A—kicked off with a 0–0 draw against Porto in MetLife Stadium. Their fans sparked massive scenes at American Dream Mall & Times Square earlier in the week, drawing about 40–50,000 for the opener.

2. Atlético Madrid

In Group B alongside PSG. Their challenge: tough fixtures and aiming to break PSG’s European dominance .

3. Fluminense

Representing Group F, they’re Brazil’s other Libertadores giant. Group stage includes Dortmund, Ulsan, and Sundowns—great for intercontinental bragging rights.

4. Inter Milan

Group E battle mentality. Coming off a solid Serie A and European run, they face River Plate, Monterrey, Urawa—should contend for a knockout spot .

5. Benfica

In Group C with Bayern Munich and Boca. As Portugal’s biggest club, they fight to reach the knockout bracket against heavyweights .

6. Juventus

Placed with City in Group G. Their path: overcoming one of Europe’s strongest teams to earn a spot in the Round of 16 .

7. Manchester City

In Group G as reigning Champions League & Club World Cup holders. Guardiola is using this U.S. tournament to reset after a trophy-less season and introduce new signings like Aït‑Nouri, Cherki & Reijnders.

8. Paris Saint‑Germain

A Group B debutant in this tournament. Winners of the quadruple this season — anything less than a semifinal would be underwhelming.

9. Flamengo

Anchoring Group D. As Libertadores champions, they bring Brazilian flair, facing Chelsea and Tunis for a knockout slot .

Why This Format Matters

More matches = more exposure. The 32-team structure amplifies global market reach, creating brand-new content, rivalries, and fan interaction.
Fan Tokens take center stage. Clubs like PSG, City, Juventus and Brazilian giants see massive Fan Token activity, especially in markets like the U.S. during U.S. matches.
Broadcast Strategy: All 63 matches are FREE on DAZN globally, plus Channel 5 (UK), TNT (U.S.), Mediaset (Italy/Spain), etc.

TV & Streaming Coverage

Channel 5 airs 23 games in the UK.
TNT Sports covers 24 matches in the U.S., with Spanish coverage on Televisa-Univision en.wikipedia.org+1bavarianfootballworks.com+1.

Club World Cup Key Dates

Phase	Dates
Group Stage	June 15–26
Round of 16	June 28–Jul 1
Quarterfinals	July 4–5
Semifinals	July 8–9
Final	July 13 (MetLife)

Tournament expectations

In 2025, the Club World Cup delivers:

A reimagined 32-team format, rich with content and global reach.
Strong participation from Fan Token clubs across Europe & South America.
Major matches across 12 U.S. cities, leveraging U.S. stadiums ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Significant revenue—US $1 billion prize pool and streaming boom via DAZN.
Most Fan Token teams (PSG, City, Juventus, Atlético, Benfica, Inter, Palmeiras, Fluminense, Flamengo) are favorites to reach knockout stages, enhancing token activity and fan engagement.

The 2025 Club World Cup sets a new benchmark for global club football, seamlessly merging marketing, fan engagement (via Fan Tokens), and broadcast innovation. With premier clubs like PSG, City, Juventus and Brazilian icons, the tournament stands as a showcase spectacle across U.S. venues, reshaping the football calendar and delivering unforgettable digital-first content.