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Following the highly anticipated draw that revealed the eight groups for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, FIFA has officially announced the tournament dates.
Fans worldwide now have the necessary information on when and where to support their teams at this new global club extravaganza, which is set to take place in the United States from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, July 13, 2025.
FIFA has released the match schedule for all 63 matches, detailing dates and kickoff times, highlighting an enthralling lineup of fixtures for the 32 clubs vying for the title of the inaugural champions of world football’s elite club tournament.
South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns will start the tournament against German giants Borussia Dortmund at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium on June 21.
In their second fixture, Manqoba Mngqithi’s team will face Brazilian side Fluminense at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on June 25.
The group stage will wrap up with a match against UAE’s Al Ain at Orlando’s Inter & Co Stadium.
The first match of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams, will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami play against Egyptian stronghold Al Ahly on June 14 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
Highlights include Paris Saint-Germain facing Atletico Madrid at the Los Angeles Rose Bowl on June 15, Manchester City going up against Wydad Casablanca at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, and Juventus taking on Manchester City at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on June 26.
This tournament, despite facing criticism from various federations globally, will include rest days on June 27, July 2-3, July 6-7, and July 10-12.
The spectacular final is set for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium will not only host the raising of the new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy on July 13, 2025, but will also be the venue for two semi-finals and one of the quarter-finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated: “The pathways for the 32 teams have been laid out, and we now have clear times and locations for the 48 thrilling group stage matches across 12 premier stadiums. This match schedule presents 63 crucial dates for every football fan—whether they are within the U.S., traveling from abroad to support their teams, or watching the action live and for free from across the globe via DAZN and FIFA+.”
“This schedule not only outlines a series of electrifying matches featuring the best clubs but also signifies that club football can, and will, achieve a genuine global presence. Let’s bring it to the world.”
