While international tournaments may be absent from men’s football next summer, FIFA is ensuring that football fans have plenty to look forward to with the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Once a fierce rivalry between South America’s best and Europe’s finest, the competition has evolved over the years and will take on a new shape in 2024.
Though the trophy may no longer hold the same legacy-defining status in Europe, it remains a monumental achievement in other parts of the world.
In a bid to boost the prestige of the tournament, FIFA has expanded the Club World Cup for 2025, increasing the number of participating teams to 32.
This expansion is set to generate even greater excitement and competition on the global stage. As the tournament draws nearer, the much-anticipated draw for the competition is fast approaching.
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw?
The draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The event will kick off at 13:00 local time (19:00 CET / 18:00 GMT). This timing has been planned well ahead of the tournament’s start, which is scheduled for June 15, 2025.
Where is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw?
The draw will be held in Miami, one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a key venue for the upcoming tournament. As the competition takes place in the United States, FIFA has chosen Miami to host this pivotal event.
Football fans will be able to watch the draw live, as it will be streamed on FIFA.com, FIFA+, and other supporting channels.
How Does the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw Work?
The draw for the 2025 Club World Cup will feature all 32 teams that have qualified for the tournament. These teams will be divided into four pots, with eight teams in each pot. The draw will proceed as follows:
– Pot 1 teams will be drawn first, followed by Pot 2, and so on, until the draw is complete.
– The 32 teams will be grouped into eight groups of four teams, with each pot containing teams that will be drawn into different groups.
– Unlike other competitions such as the Champions League, there will be no separate knockout-round draws; the draw on December 5 will map out the route for each team to the final.
With the expanded format, this year’s Club World Cup promises to be one of the most exciting editions to date, providing a global showcase for the best clubs in the world.
The tournament’s expanded format is sure to generate plenty of anticipation as teams vie for glory in the United States next summer.