The highly anticipated draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place today, December 5, at 6pm GMT in Miami, Florida.
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The expanded 32-team tournament, set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, will feature teams from all six continental confederations, including Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea. However, notable teams like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool won’t be involved.
Fans can watch the draw online through FIFA’s channels, including FIFA+, or on DAZN.
The Club World Cup Draw and Pots
Manchester City head Pot 1, alongside heavyweights like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Flamengo, while Chelsea are placed in Pot 2. Other key teams include Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, and Juventus. Pot 3 includes top clubs from around the world, such as Al-Hilal, Ulsan HD, and Al Ahly, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in Pot 4.
Full Club World Cup Pots:
Pot 1:
- Manchester City (ENG)
- Real Madrid (ESP)
- Bayern Munich (GER)
- PSG (FRA)
- Flamengo (BRA)
- Palmeiras (BRA)
- River Plate (ARG)
- Fluminense (BRA)
Pot 2:
- Chelsea (ENG)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Inter (ITA)
- Porto (POR)
- Atletico Madrid (ESP)
- Benfica (POR)
- Juventus (ITA)
- Red Bull Salzburg (AUT)
Pot 3:
- Al-Hilal (SAU)
- Ulsan HD (KOR)
- Al Ahly (EGI)
- Wydad Casablanca (MAR)
- Monterrey (MEX)
- Leon (MEX)
- Boca Juniors (ARG)
- Botafogo (BRA)
Pot 4:
- Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
- Al-Ain (UAE)
- Hope of Tunis (TUN)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
- Pachuca (MEX)
- Seattle Sounders (USA)
- Auckland City (NZL)
- Inter Miami (USA)
Why Chelsea and Manchester City are Involved
Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup by winning the Champions League within the past four seasons. Only the top-ranking clubs in each continental confederation qualify, with Europe receiving the most spots. While Manchester City and Chelsea both earned a place through their Champions League victories, clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool missed out.
Club World Cup Format
The 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. FIFA has confirmed that no group can feature more than one team from the same confederation, except for European teams, which can have two teams per group. The tournament kicks off with Inter Miami hosting the opening match on June 15, 2025.
Stay tuned for more details as the draw unfolds!
