Botafogo triumphed in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday, earning the 32nd and final berth in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The highly anticipated tournament is set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
The group stage draw will be held on Thursday, December 5, at 19:00 CET in Miami. FIFA has yet to confirm the pot allocations or reveal how group winners will be determined.
The tournament will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, starting with the round of 16, where single-elimination matches will decide the champions.
Brazil leads the way with the most representatives in the competition, including Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras. South America’s contingent is rounded off by Boca Juniors and River Plate, completing Conmebol’s six places.
Europe remains the most represented continent with 12 clubs, including Champions League heavyweights Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Qualified Clubs for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
- Africa: Wydad Casablanca, Al-Ahly, Espérance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns
- Asia: Al-Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al-Ain, Ulsan Hyundai
- North & Central America: Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, León, Pachuca, Inter Miami
- South America: Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Botafogo
- Europe: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg
- Oceania: Auckland City
With a month-long schedule and an expanded format, the 2025 Club World Cup is set to be a landmark event in global football. Fans around the world eagerly await the draw and the unveiling of the matchups in Miami.
