December 3rd 2024.
Next summer, football fans around the world can look forward to an expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The highly anticipated draw for this 32-team tournament is set to take place in Miami this Thursday at 6pm GMT. The event will see top clubs from all six continental confederations come together in the United States for an exciting month of football, from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
The prestigious spots in the tournament have already been secured by Manchester City and Chelsea, who emerged as champions in 2023 and 2021 respectively. As the anticipation builds, the two English clubs have been placed in their respective pots for the draw. Manchester City, led by their successful manager Pep Guardiola, will be in Pot 1 alongside other top teams such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Chelsea will be in Pot 2, joining forces with teams like Borussia Dortmund, Inter, and Juventus.
The remaining pots include a diverse mix of teams from various regions. Pot 3 features champions from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Morocco, Mexico, and Brazil, while Pot 4 includes teams from Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, South Africa, and the United States. Notably, Pot 4 also includes Inter Miami, the club owned by legendary footballer Lionel Messi.
The 32 teams will be drawn into eight groups of four, with each group consisting of teams from different confederations. This means that no group can have more than one team from the same confederation, except for UEFA clubs. As a result, four groups will have two European teams, adding an extra level of excitement to the tournament.
The opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup will be played at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Inter Miami taking the field on June 15, 2025. FIFA has also made it clear that participating clubs must bring their strongest squads, ensuring that fans will witness top-notch football from the best players in the world. So mark your calendars and get ready for a thrilling summer of football in the United States!
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