FIFA to Conduct Draw for First 32-Team Club World Cup 2025 on December 5 in Miami

Dec 5, 2024, 01:37 PM

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw is set to take place in Miami on Thursday, December 5, at 1 PM local time, revealing the group stage opponents for the 32 participating teams in the inaugural expanded tournament. The competition, scheduled from June 15 to July 13, 2025, marks the first time the Club World Cup adopts a 32-team format and will be held across 11 U.S. cities. Key teams such as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo will learn their group stage rivals during the draw. The tournament will open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Inter Miami CF playing in the opening match. FIFA has announced the pots for the draw, with teams divided into four pots based on certain criteria. However, there is ongoing discussion regarding the participation of Mexican clubs León and Pachuca due to ownership rules.