

The biggest edition of the FIFA Club World Cup yet is kicking off this Saturday in the United States. With a brand-new format, a redesigned trophy, and over a billion dollars in prize money, this year’s tournament is set to be different from anything before.
What’s New?
FIFA has expanded the Club World Cup from just a handful of teams to a full 32-club showdown, similar to the men’s World Cup. The tournament will now happen once every four years, not annually, and will feature top clubs from across all continents—some as continental champions, others based on rankings.
This year’s host, the U.S., is using the tournament as a test run before it co-hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. But not everything is smooth. Many players and clubs have raised concerns about the already packed football calendar. Ticket sales also haven’t taken off as expected, prompting FIFA to reduce prices and introduce a new pricing model.
The total prize pool is $1 billion. Every team gets a share, but the winners will walk away with $125 million—a massive jump from previous editions that were often low-key and short on hype.
Europe has dominated this competition in the past, winning 16 of the last 20 editions, including the last 11 straight. And once again, Europe’s biggest clubs are favorites to lift the new-look trophy.
Teams to watch include:
Total Matches: 63
Venues: 11 U.S. cities
Final: July 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Here’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final fixture: You can Read Match details: Chelsea vs PSG
| Final Match | Chelsea vs PSG |
|---|---|
| Kick-off time (Nepal) | Monday, July 14 — 12:45 AM NST |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed this tournament as a new global club competition on par with the World Cup. Whether it lives up to the hype will depend on the football—and the fans.












