Brazilian side Botafogo has clinched the final spot for the highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. Botafogo earned its place by defeating Atletico Mineiro to claim its first Copa Libertadores title in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The tournament will feature 32 elite teams from six football confederations, competing across 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities. European heavyweights like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich join African powerhouses Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, and Mamelodi Sundowns. North America will see representation from clubs like Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, and Seattle Sounders.
Confirmed Clubs by Confederation:
• AFC (Asia):Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Al Ain (UAE), Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea)
• CAF (Africa):Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Esperance Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
• CONCACAF (North America):Inter Miami (USA), Leon (Mexico), Monterrey (Mexico), Pachuca (Mexico), Seattle Sounders (USA)
• CONMEBOL (South America):Boca Juniors (Argentina), Flamengo (Brazil), Fluminense (Brazil), Palmeiras (Brazil), River Plate (Argentina), Botafogo (Brazil)
• OFC (Oceania):Auckland City (New Zealand)
• UEFA (Europe): Atletico Madrid (Spain), Bayern Munich (Germany), Benfica (Portugal), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Chelsea (England), Inter (Italy), Juventus (Italy), Manchester City (England), PSG (France), Porto (Portugal), Real Madrid (Spain), Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
This expanded format promises thrilling action as clubs from diverse leagues battle for global supremacy in what is set to be the biggest FIFA Club World Cup in history.
