FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Draw Details and Team Pots
The FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. The draw for the tournament will occur on December 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Miami. This year, two prominent German clubs, FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, will represent Germany in the competition. Bayern Munich is placed in pot one, while Borussia Dortmund is in pot two, indicating their respective standings in European football.
Tournament Structure and Prize Pools
The new format of the Club World Cup will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups of four, followed by a knockout phase starting from the round of 16. The tournament aims to ensure a diverse representation from different confederations, with specific rules preventing more than one team from the same confederation in a group, except for UEFA teams. The prize pools are substantial, with FIFA projecting nearly $2 billion in revenue from various sources, including TV rights and ticket sales.
Notable Teams and Potential Matchups
In pot one, alongside Bayern Munich, are notable clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain, among others. Borussia Dortmund, in pot two, could face a range of European teams, including Chelsea and Juventus. The structure of the tournament means that Bayern and Dortmund could only meet in the knockout rounds, adding an intriguing dynamic to the competition.
