The expected Club World Cup 2025 is about to begin and promises to become one of the most attractive football events of the year. Organized by FIFA, the tournament will be played for the first time under a new format that will include 32 teams from around the world, in a structure similar to that of a world cup of selections. The tournament will start on Friday, June 14 and will run until the grand final of July 13.
The competition will have a Group phasewhich will take place from June 14 to 23. The 32 teams have been divided into Eight groups of four members Each, where each club will play three games. The two best teams in each sector will classify the Eighth finalwhich will mark the beginning of direct elimination rounds.
Among the most prominent meetings of the first phase is the opening party between Al-Ahly of Egypt and the Inter Miami by Lionel Messischeduled for the Saturday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. Guatemala. The duel between the Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético de Madridthat the Sunday June 15and the expected debut of Real Madrid against Al Hilal the next June 18.
From the round of 16, the tournament will adopt a direct elimination format, where the first of group A will face the second of group B (A1 vs B2), and so on. In case of a tie in these meetings, they will be played 30 minutes of extra timeand if equality persists, the pass will be defined by means of penalty shootout.
For Guatemalan and all of Latin America, FIFA has confirmed that all tournament matches can be seen Free form through the DAZN platformwhich will transmit the meetings via streaming. Besides, Azteca TV It will have the open signal transmission in Mexico and through cable operators in other countries in the region, including Guatemala.
The New Club World Cup brings together champions and runners -up of each confederation, and also grants quotas for historical performance, allowing traditional clubs in Europe and South America to share the stage with emerging teams from Africa, Asia and Concacaf. It is a unique opportunity to see unpublished confrontations and high level shocks.
He #Fifacwc 2025 already arrived. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/2VTC3W0Paf
– FIFA Club World Cup 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_es) June 14, 2025
The tournament will not only be a showcase for large European teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea or Bayern Munichbut also for Latin American clubs that will seek surprise and consolidate in the international scene. Teams like Flamengo, Palmeiras, Monterrey or River Plate They could face the powers of the old continent in the final phases.
With a month full of first level football, the 2025 Club World Cup promises intense emotions, surprises and historical moments. FIFA seeks to consolidate this format as one of the great competitions of the international calendar, and this edition will be key to evaluate its impact on world football.
Thus, fans can already prepare to enjoy a global show. With free access by Dazn and a sign open by TV Azteca, the football party is secured for all international football followers.
Leo Messi and a new challenge in his career. 🤩💬@Intermiamicf | #Fifacwc
– FIFA Club World Cup 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_es) June 14, 2025