Anticipating the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Key Details and Qualified Teams

The countdown to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has begun, with the tournament scheduled to commence on June 14, 2025. After a pause of two years, the competition is set to return with an expanded format, promising an even more thrilling spectacle for football fans worldwide.

This edition will feature 32 participating clubs-an increase from the previous 7-competing not only for the prestigious trophy and global recognition but also for a share of a record-breaking $1 billion prize fund. The tournament’s revamped structure aims to include a broader array of teams from across the globe, reflecting FIFA’s goal to elevate the event’s competitiveness and international appeal.

By broadening the field, FIFA hopes to attract a larger global audience and foster a more diverse and intense competition, positioning the 2025 edition as one of the most competitive in the history of international club football.

Qualification Overview: Who’s in and How They Got There

Representatives from all six of the world’s major football confederations-UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), CONCACAF (North and Central America), and OFC (Oceania)-will participate in the expanded tournament. The allocation of spots is primarily based on each confederation’s historical strength and recent performance in continental competitions.

European and South American Powerhouses

For UEFA and CONMEBOL, qualification hinges on performances in their premier club tournaments-the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores-over the past four seasons. The winners of each year’s top club competition automatically secure a spot, with additional berths awarded to the highest-ranked teams that have not yet qualified, based on their overall performance during this period.

Qualification from Asia, Africa, and North America

The AFC, CAF, and CONCACAF regions follow a more straightforward qualification process. The champions of their respective continental tournaments-the AFC Champions League, CAF Champions League, and Concacaf Champions Cup-earn direct entry. An exception exists this year, which will be explained further below.

Oceania’s Path to the Tournament

Oceania’s qualification is limited to a single spot. The team with the highest FIFA club coefficient among the last four OFC Champions League winners will earn the ticket to the World Cup.

Handling Multiple Winners and Ties

If a club wins its confederation’s tournament more than once during the qualification period, the next best-ranked team that has not yet qualified will take its place. Rankings are determined through a points system that rewards victories and deep runs in continental competitions over the past four years, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.

Confirmed Teams and Their Qualification Routes

Below is a comprehensive list of the teams that have secured their spots for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, along with details on how they qualified:

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