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Everything That Really Matters at the 2025 FIFA World Cup

The stage is set. The world is watching. The stakes have never been higher. The FIFA World Cup kicks off this Saturday, June 14, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
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Geodis Park in Nashville, one of the host stadiums / Photo fifaclubworldcup.com

The FIFA World Cup 2025 isn’t just about lifting a trophy—it’s about redefining what it means to be the best club in the world.

 

For the first time, 32 club teams will battle for global dominance in a competition modeled after the men’s FIFA World Cup. 

 

This summer, from June 14 to July 13, football fans will witness history unfold across 12 iconic stadiums in 11 American cities. 

 

A Star-Studded Opening

It all begins in Miami, where Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly, Africa’s most decorated club. 

 

The Hard Rock Stadium will host this opening clash, which promises intensity, drama, and the kind of energy only the FIFA World Cup 2025 can deliver. 

 

It’s a symbolic start—American flair meeting African legacy on one of football’s newest global stages.

The Hard Rock Stadium will host this opening clash, which promises intensity, drama, and the kind of energy only the FIFA World Cup 2025 can deliver. / Photo FIFA
The Hard Rock Stadium will host this opening clash, which promises intensity, drama, and the kind of energy only the FIFA World Cup 2025 can deliver. / Photo FIFA

Why This Tournament Is Different

For decades, the Club World Cup featured only seven teams. But this time, things are different. 

 

Thirty-two elite clubs from six continents, plus the host nation’s top team, are part of the lineup.

 

This expanded format means more matches, more talent, and more stories to follow.

 

The tournament mirrors the classic FIFA World Cup structure: eight groups of four, knockout rounds from the last 16, and one final that crowns the global champion.

Thirty-two elite clubs from six continents, plus the host nation’s top team, are part of the lineup. / Photo FIFA
Thirty-two elite clubs from six continents, plus the host nation’s top team, are part of the lineup. / Photo FIFA

Big Names, Bigger Dreams

Fans can expect to see football powerhouses like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. 

 

Each of these teams earned their spot by winning major continental trophies or performing consistently at the top of their region’s rankings. 

 

This is a rare chance for clubs like Botafogo from Brazil or Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan to test themselves against Europe’s finest.

A Global Tournament with a Local Heart

Although the tournament spans coast to coast, the U.S. provides a central stage for this international showdown. 

 

From Los Angeles to New York, football will flood American streets, filling stadiums and screens. 

 

The final match, set for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will also host the 2026 men’s World Cup final—cementing its place in football history.

From Los Angeles to New York, football will flood American streets, filling stadiums and screens. / Photo FIFA
From Los Angeles to New York, football will flood American streets, filling stadiums and screens. / Photo FIFA

All Eyes on the Prize

The new FIFA World Cup 2025 trophy symbolizes ambition and prestige. For the clubs involved, lifting it means more than glory. 

 

It means legacy. It means etching their name alongside the giants of the sport. For players, it’s a chance to make history in a tournament that will shape careers and redefine global club standards.

 

The Format That Changes Everything

With eight groups labeled A through H, every team plays three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group advance. 

 

From there, it’s knockout football: no second chances. Each moment becomes decisive. The pressure is real, and the margin for error is razor-thin.

 

This structure ensures high-stakes drama from start to finish.

FAQ

  • Where will the FIFA World Cup 2025 take place? Across 12 U.S. stadiums in 11 cities, including Miami and New York.
  • How many teams are competing in the tournament? A total of 32 teams from all six continents plus one host nation representative.
  • What makes the 2025 edition unique? It’s the first to use a full World Cup-style format for clubs, not national teams.
  • Where can fans watch the matches? Globally on DAZN, with additional regional TV coverage depending on location.

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