2025 Club World Cup, draw takes place on 5 December

Fifa have announced the date and time for the draw of the next Club World Cup: taking place on Thursday 5 December in Miami, at 13:00 local time (19:00 CET in Italy).

Inter will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup and will be one of the twelve European sides to take part in the competition. The inclusion of the Nerazzurri came as a result of our ranking in European competitions. The details of the draw will be announced soon, with 31 teams already confirmed. The final spot will be assigned on 30 November, to the winner of the Copa Libertadores, with the final between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo.

THE FORMAT

The newest addition of the Club World Cup will be played in the United States from 15 June until 13 July 2025, one year before the World Cup 2026, which will also be hosted by the USA (in collaboration with Canada and Mexico).

The tournament will see the participation of 32 teams, divided in eight groups of four teams each. The top two of each group will proceed to the direct elimination phase, which will follow the classic structure of last-16, quarter finals, semi finals and final, for a total of 63 games. A match for the third place play-off will not be played.

QUALIFIED TEAMS FOR THE CLUB WORLD CUP

AFRICA – 4 teams Via champions pathway (CAF Champions League) – 2 team 2020/21, 2022/23 and 2023/24: Al Ahly SC (EGY) 2021/22: Wydad AC (MAR)

Via ranking pathway – 2 teams Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN) Mamelodi Sundowns FC (ZA)

ASIA – 4 teams Via champions pathway (AFC Champions League) – 3 teams 2021: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2022: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) 2023/24: Al-Ain (UAE) Via ranking pathway – 1 team Ulsan Hyundai (JPN)

EUROPE – 12 teams Via champions pathway (UEFA Champions League) – 3 teams 2020/21: Chelsea FC (ENG) 2021/22 and 2023/24: Real Madrid CF (ESP) 2022/23: Manchester City FC (ENG)

Via ranking pathway – 9 teams FC Bayern München (GER) Paris Saint-Germain FC (FRA) FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) Juventus (ITA) FC Porto (POR) SL Benfica (POR) Borussia 09 Dortmund (GER) Club Atlético de Madrid (SPA) Fußballclub Red Bull Salzburg (AUS)

NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, CARIBBEAN – 5 teams Via champions pathway (Concacaf Champions Cup) 2021: CF Monterrey (MEX) 2022: Seattle Sounders FC (USA) 2023: Club León (MEX) 2024: Club de Fútbol Pachuca (MEX) Lionel Messi's Inter Miami (USA) have qualified as the representative of the host country, after winning the Supporters' Shield in the MLS.

OCEANIA – 1 team Via ranking pathway Auckland City FC (NZL)

SOUTH AMERICA – 6 teams Via champions pathway (CONMEBOL Libertadores) – 4 four 2021: SE Palmeiras (BRA) 2022: CR Flamengo (BRA) 2023: Fluminense FC (BRA) 2024: Atletico Mineiro (BRA) o Botafogo (BRA)

Via ranking pathway – 2 teams River Plate (ARG) Boca Juniors (ARG)

THE STADIUMS

Here are the 12 stadiums that will host the 63 games of the tournament in the USA: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, CA Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN MetLife Stadium – New Jersey (final) Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA Lumen Field – Seattle, WA Audi Field – Washington, D.C.

WHERE TO WATCH THE DRAW

The draw for the 2025 Club World Cup will be broadcast live on FIFA.com, FIFA+ and other supporting channels