FIFA has confirmed the seedings for the 2025 Club World Cup draw, set to take place on Thursday afternoon. The tournament, which features a revamped 32-team format, will be hosted in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.

Among the clubs set to compete, Chelsea and Manchester City are the only representatives from England. European heavyweights like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG are also among the top-seeded teams in Pot 1.

2025 Club World Cup Draw Pots

Pot 1

Manchester City (ENG)
Real Madrid (ESP)
Bayern Munich (GER)
PSG (FRA)
Flamengo (BRA)
Palmeiras (BRA)
River Plate (ARG)
Fluminense (BRA)

Pot 2

Chelsea (ENG)
Dortmund (GER)
Inter (ITA)
FC Porto (POR)
Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Benfica (POR)
Juventus (ITA)
Salzburg (AUT)

Pot 3

Al Hilal (SAU)
Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)
Al Ahly (EGY)
Wydad Casablanca (MAR)
Monterrey (MEX)
Leon (MEX)
Boca Juniors (ARG)
Botafogo (BRA)

Pot 4

Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
Al Ain (UAE)
Esperance de Tunis (TUN)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
Pachuca (MEX)
Seattle Sounders (USA)
Auckland City (NZL)
Inter Miami (USA)

The draw promises intriguing matchups as elite clubs from across the globe prepare to battle for supremacy in the inaugural edition of the expanded Club World Cup.

What Do You Think? A New Era for Club Football or Overcrowded Fixtures?

The expanded format of the Club World Cup is a significant shift in international club football, bringing more diversity but also sparking debates:

Do you think this expanded tournament will elevate global club football, or is it adding more strain to an already packed football calendar?
Which teams are you most excited to watch, and who do you think will be the standout performers?
Will clubs like Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders prove competitive against European powerhouses?

Share your thoughts—does the 2025 Club World Cup signal a thrilling future for global football, or are you concerned about potential downsides?