History Beckons: Al Ahly & Co Lead Africa into Expanded Club World Cup

In preparation for the increased 32-team competition, which will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, four African powerhouses will be participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
• Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

These clubs will carry the hopes of an entire continent in what promises to be the most competitive edition of the tournament yet.

African Legends Among Top Scorers

Several African players have left their mark on the Club World Cup throughout its history. At the top of the scoring charts:

1. Mohamed Aboutrika (Egypt) – 4 goals
2. Hussein El Shahat (Egypt) – 4 goals
3. Hamdou Elhouni (Libya) – 3 goals
4. Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) – 3 goals
5. Flavio Amado (Angola) – 3 goals
6. Ahmed Abdelkader (Egypt) – 3 goals

Key Fixtures for African Clubs

• June 14: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami
  (Group A – Miami, Hard Rock Stadium – 8:00 p.m. EDT / 12:00 a.m. GMT)
  
• June 16: Flamengo vs Espérance de Tunis
  (Group C – Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 9:00 p.m. EDT / 1:00 a.m. GMT)
  
• June 17: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns
  (Group F – Orlando, Inter&Co Stadium – 6:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 p.m. GMT)
  
• June 18: Manchester City vs Wydad AC
  (Group G – Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 12:00 p.m. EDT / 4:00 p.m. GMT)