Your Guide to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Teams, Venues & What to Expect

For the first time ever, the FIFA Club World Cup is taking over stadiums all across the United States. From the West Coast to the East Coast, the world’s biggest clubs are facing off in some of the country’s most iconic venues and fans from around the globe.

This year’s expanded tournament format has brought together 32 teams from every continent, creating a true celebration of global soccer right here on U.S. soil.

Here’s Strivyn’s full guide to what makes this edition so special starting with a look at the stunning stadiums hosting the action.

⚽ Who’s competing?

The lineup this year is stacked with some of the most iconic clubs in the world. Europe is represented by teams like Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea.

South America sends giants such as Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate, and Boca Juniors, ready to show off their trademark passion and flair.

North America is well represented with LAFC, Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, and Inter Miami, giving local fans plenty to cheer for.

Asia and Africa also bring contenders to the table, including Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Espérance de Tunis, each looking to make history on the biggest club stage.

🏟️ Where is it happening?

Games are spread across some of the most famous and fan-filled stadiums in the United States. From the historic Rose Bowl in Los Angeles to the electric atmosphere at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, each city and stadium is adding its own personality to the tournament.

Key stadiums include:

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

• Rose Bowl (Los Angeles)

• MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)

• Lumen Field (Seattle)

• Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

• Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)

• And more in Orlando, Nashville, Charlotte, Cincinnati, and Washington, D.C.

Which club will rise to the top? Which players will define this historic tournament?

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