FIFA announces date and location for the 2025 Club World Cup Draw

In the summer of 2025, the United States will host the Club World Cup, marking the first time the tournament will follow a classic 32-team format, divided into eight groups. FIFA has now revealed when the tournament draw will take place.

Details: According to FIFA's official website, the draw for the 2025 Club World Cup will be held on December 5 in Miami, which has also been chosen as the venue for the tournament final.

At this point, 31 teams have secured their place in the tournament. The 32nd team, set to join the competition in the U.S. next summer, will be determined by the outcome of the 2024 Copa Libertadores final between Brazilian clubs Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo.

The 2025 Club World Cup will feature the following teams:

• UEFA Champions League Winner 2020/21 – Chelsea (England)
• UEFA Champions League Winner 2021/22 – Real Madrid (Spain)
• UEFA Champions League Winner 2022/23 – Manchester City (England)
• Top-Ranked UEFA Team – Bayern Munich (Germany)
• 2nd-Ranked UEFA Team – Paris Saint-Germain (France)
• 3rd-Ranked UEFA Team – Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
• 4th-Ranked UEFA Team – Inter Milan (Italy)
• 5th-Ranked UEFA Team – Porto (Portugal)
• 6th-Ranked UEFA Team – Atlético Madrid (Spain)
• 7th-Ranked UEFA Team – Benfica (Portugal)
• 8th-Ranked UEFA Team – Juventus (Italy)
• 9th-Ranked UEFA Team – RB Salzburg (Austria)
• CAF Champions League Winners 2020/21 and 2022/23 – Al Ahly (Egypt)
• CAF Champions League Winner 2021/22 – Wydad (Morocco)
• Top-Ranked CAF Team – Espérance (Tunisia)
• 2nd-Ranked CAF Team – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
• Copa Libertadores Winner 2021 – Palmeiras (Brazil)
• Copa Libertadores Winner 2022 – Flamengo (Brazil)
• Copa Libertadores Winner 2023 – Fluminense (Brazil)
• Copa Libertadores Winner 2024 – Botafogo or Atlético Mineiro (Brazil)
• Top-Ranked CONMEBOL Team – River Plate (Argentina)
• 2nd-Ranked CONMEBOL Team – Boca Juniors (Argentina)
• AFC Champions League Winner 2021 – Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
• AFC Champions League Winner 2022 – Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
• AFC Champions League Winner 2023/24 – Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
• Top-Ranked AFC Team – Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea)
• CONCACAF Champions League Winner 2021 – Monterrey (Mexico)
• CONCACAF Champions League Winner 2022 – Seattle Sounders (USA)
• CONCACAF Champions League Winner 2023 – Leon (Mexico)
• CONCACAF Champions League Winner 2024 – Pachuca (Mexico)
• OFC’s Top-Ranked Champions League Team – Auckland City (New Zealand)
• Host Nation’s Team – Inter Miami (USA)

Reminder: FIFA has mandated that top clubs bring their strongest squads to the tournament, with financial penalties imposed for non-compliance.