The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will launch its expanded format in the United States this summer, featuring 32 teams worldwide competing for a share of the $1 billion prize pool. With Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami, fans can expect exciting matches as the tournament spans multiple cities across the country.

Diverse Field of Top Clubs from Every Continent

This year’s tournament includes high-profile clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Boca Juniors, and Bayern Munich, representing major football regions globally. European teams dominate with 12 participants, followed by six clubs from South America. Asia and Africa contribute four teams each, while North America sends five teams, including three from Major League Soccer. Oceania is represented by amateur side Auckland City, securing a coveted spot in the competition.

Key Contenders and Underdogs in the Race for Glory

While many expect European clubs to lead the tournament, underdogs like Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal will aim to challenge the favorites. Notably, Inzaghi’s former club Inter Milan and English powerhouses Real Madrid and Manchester City, all seeking to claim a major trophy after relatively trophyless seasons, add to the competitive narrative.

Complete Match Schedule and Venues

All match times listed are in U.S. Eastern Time, with broadcasts available on DAZN. The opening match features Al Ahly facing Inter Miami on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Sunday, June 15:
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
PSG vs. Atletico Madrid, 3 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Palmeiras vs. Porto, 6 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle

Monday, June 16:
Chelsea vs. LAFC, 3 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Flamengo vs. Esperance de Tunis, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 17:
Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 p.m., Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
Monterrey vs. Inter Milan, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Wednesday, June 18:
Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Pachuca vs. Salzburg, 6 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Al Ain vs. Juventus, 9 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

Thursday, June 19:
Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid, 6 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
PSG vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Friday, June 20:
Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m., Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
LAFC vs. Esperance de Tunis, 6 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Saturday, June 21:
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai, 6 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Sunday, June 22:
Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Monday, June 23:
Seattle Sounders vs. PSG, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

Tuesday, June 24:
Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Esperance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Wednesday, June 25:
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai, 3 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Inter Milan vs. River Plate, 9 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Thursday, June 26:
Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, 9 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Saturday, June 28:
1A vs. 2B, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
1C vs. 2D, 4 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

Sunday, June 29:
1B vs. 2A, 12 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
1D vs. 2C, 4 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Monday, June 30:
1E vs. 2F, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
1G vs. 2H, 9 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando

Tuesday, July 1:
1H vs. 2G, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
1F vs. 2E, 9 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Quarterfinals begin Friday, July 4:
Matches at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando and Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.

Quarterfinals continue Saturday, July 5:
Games scheduled for 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta and MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

Semifinals take place Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9, both at 3 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

The final match will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m., at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

Significance of the Tournament and Expected Impact

Bringing the FIFA Club World Cup to the U.S. marks a significant milestone for soccer in North America, offering fans access to some of the world’s top clubs and players, including Lionel Messi with Inter Miami. The tournament’s expanded format, featuring teams from every continent, highlights the global reach of the sport and raises the stakes with unprecedented prize money.

As European powerhouses face fierce competition from rising clubs and underdogs, the matches promise to deliver intense and diverse styles of play. The Club World Cup will provide a unique opportunity for MLS teams like Inter Miami, LAFC, and others to showcase their growth on the international stage while engaging soccer enthusiasts across multiple major American cities.