How do you qualify for the Club World Cup 2025? How many teams have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025? Also, How are teams selected for the Club World Cup? Moreover, Why is Liverpool not in the Club World Cup 2025? Can Barcelona qualify for the Club World Cup 2025? Furthermor, Is PSG qualified for Club World Cup? Find answers to all these questions as SportsMaona reveals the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Qualified Teams List along with Groups and Venues. Also read, FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner Prediction & Odds.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Teams Qualified List
| Club Name | Country | How Did They Qualify? |
| Real Madrid C. F. | Spain | 2021/22 and 2023/24 UEFA Champions League |
| Manchester City | England | 2022/23 UEFA Champions League |
| Chelsea FC | England | 2020/21 UEFA Champions League |
| FC Bayern München | Germany | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| FC Porto | Portugal | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| FC Internazionale Milano | Italy | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Paris Saint-Germain | France | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| SL Benfica | Portugal | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Atlético de Madrid | Spain | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Juventus FC | Italy | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Borussia Dortmund | Germany | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Seattle Sounders FC | United States | 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup |
| CF Pachuca | Mexico | 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup |
| Club León | Mexico | 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup |
| CF Monterrey | Mexico | 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup |
| Botafogo | Brazil | 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Fluminense FC | Brazil | 2023 CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| CR Flamengo | Brazil | 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| SE Palmeiras | Brazil | 2021 CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| CA Boca Juniors | Argentina | CONMEBOL Ranking Pathway |
| CA River Plate | Argentina | CONMEBOL Ranking Pathway |
| Al Ahly FC | Egypt | 2020/21, 2022/23 and 2023/24 CAF Champions League |
| Wydad AC | Morocco | 2021/22 CAF Champions League |
| Al Ain FC | UAE | 2023/24 AFC Champions League |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Japan | 2022 AFC Champions League |
| Al Hilal | Saudi Arabia | 2021 AFC Champions League |
| Mamelodi Sundowns FC | South Africa | CAF Ranking Pathway |
| Espérance Sportive de Tunis | Tunisia | CAF Ranking Pathway |
| Ulsan HD | Korea Republic | AFC Ranking Pathway |
| FC Salzburg | Austria | UEFA Ranking Pathway |
| Inter Miami CF | United States | Host Nation Slot |
| Auckland City FC | New Zealand | OFC Ranking Pathway |
A total of 32 teams have qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. It is gonna be the first time that this tournament will feature 32 teams in its main stage. Teams from all Confederations will participate in it. Brazil represents the most number of teams (4) in this tournament. Mexico has the 2nd most (3) teams in this list. Spain, England, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Argentina, and the United States; each represent 2 clubs on this chart.
There will be no FC Barcelona unfortunately in this edition as they failed to win any of the UCL or also couldn’t make a place via the ranking pathway. The same story is for the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, AC Milan, etc. Meanwhile, the likes of PSG, Bayern, Dortmund, Porto, Benfica, Atletico, etc famous European clubs made their entries confirmed thanks to their eligibility via the UEFA ranking pathway. Inter Miami CF enjoys the privilege of the home slot. However, they had to earn it through winning the MLS Supporter’s Shield in 2024. Indeed, they finished the MLS league stage of the 2024 season being on the 1st position of the MLS League Table. It made Messi’s club eligible for this competition.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: How Qualification Works List of Qualified Teams
| Region | Number of Slots | Distribution of Slots |
| Europe (UEFA) | 12 Teams | 4 via the champions pathway (UEFA Champions League) and 8 via the ranking pathway. |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | 6 Teams | 4 via the champions pathway (CONMEBOL Libertadores) and 2 via the ranking pathway. |
| North and Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) | 4 Teams | All via the champions pathway (Concacaf Champions Cup). |
| Africa (CAF) | 4 Teams | 3 via the champions pathway (CAF Champions League) and 1 via the ranking pathway. |
| Asia (AFC) | 4 Teams | 3 via the champions pathway (AFC Champions League) and 1 via the ranking pathway. |
| Oceania (OFC) | 1 Team | Via ranking pathway |
| Host Country (USA) | 1 Team | Slot eligible for the domestic winner (Supporter’s Shield: League Stage of MLS) |
Europe has the privilege of most number of slots as they represent as many as 12 teams. On the contrary, CONMEBOL offers the 2nd highest number (6 teams). Each of CAF, AFC, as well as CONCACAF offers 4 sides for the forthcoming edition.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stages Table
| A Group | B Group | C Group | D Group |
| SE Palmeiras | PSG | Bayern München | Chelsea FC |
| FC Porto | Atletico Madrid | Auckland City | CR Flamengo |
| Al Ahly FC | Botafogo | Boca Juniors | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
| Inter Miami | Seattle Sounders | SL Benfica | Club Leon |
| E Group | F Group | G Group | H Group |
| Inter Milan | Fluminense FC | Man City | Real Madrid |
| River Plate | Borussia Dortmund | Wydad AC | Al Hilal |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Ulsan HD | Al Ain FC | CF Pachuca |
| CF Monterrey | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | Juventus FC | FC Salzburg |
There are 8 groups for the opening stage. Each group features 4 sides while each team will play against their other 3 counterparts. At the end of the group stage, 2 teams from each group, thus a total of 16 clubs will march into the 2nd round aka Round Of 16.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Venues
| Stadium | Location |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami, FL |
| MetLife Stadium | New York New Jersey |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA |
| TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, OH |
| Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, NC |
| Rose Bowl Stadium | Los Angeles, CA |
| GEODIS Park | Nashville, TN |
| Camping World Stadium | Orlando, FL |
| Inter&Co Stadium | Orlando, FL |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, WA |
| Audi Field | Washington, D.C. |
The United States of America will be the host country for the 2025 FIFA Club WC. In fact, 12 different venues will host the 63 games of this competition. Firstly, Inter Miami’s home ground the Hard Rock Stadium will have the privilege to host the opening game of the tournament. Meanwhile, New York New Jersey-based MetLife Stadium will be the venue for the final match of the tournament.