Which Teams Are in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

The countdown is on, and punters are already sizing up the form. A total of 32 clubs - spanning six confederations and twenty nations - will battle for global bragging rights and a huge money prize of USD $1bn  in the United States from 14 June to 13 July, 2025. 

Some secured their seat by lifting continental silverware, while others snuck in on ranking points. And then, well - one headline-grabbing host side also managed to slip through a very convenient loophole, securing a spot for international superstar Lionel Messi.

As we all get ready to follow the action of this all-new global competition, here is your guide to every qualifier, plus a few early betting angles to keep in mind.

Need odds on any of these sides? Head straight to our FIFA Club World Cup outrights page for the latest markets. Also, make sure you bookmark our FIFA Club World Cup betting odds hub; prices update the moment squads drop and injuries hit.

 

UEFA (Europe) – 12 Clubs

Club

Chelsea

Real Madrid

Manchester City

Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain

Borussia Dortmund

Inter

Porto

Atlético Madrid

Benfica

Juventus

Red Bull Salzburg

Early value watch: Salzburg opens as triple-figure outsiders but has a habit of punching above their weight in short-format tournaments.

CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 Clubs

Club

Palmeiras

Flamengo

Fluminense

Botafogo

River Plate

Boca Juniors

Betting angle: Four Brazilian powerhouses split the CONMEBOL pack, so expect shorter prices on Seleção-flavoured showdowns.

CONCACAF (North & Central America/Caribbean) – 4 Clubs

Club

Monterrey

Seattle Sounders

Pachuca

Los Angeles FC

Betting angle: Seattle shocked the region already in the past, so don’t underestimate MLS sides on home soil.

AFC (Asia) – 4 Clubs

Club

Al Hilal

Urawa Red Diamonds

Al Ain

Ulsan HD

Betting angle: Al Hilal arrive loaded with Saudi Pro League cash and a squad stacked with international stars.

CAF (Africa) – 4 Clubs

Club

Al Ahly

Wydad AC

Espérance de Tunis

Mamelodi Sundowns

Betting angle: Al Ahly’s winning mentality makes them a live dark-horse despite the inter-continental step up.

OFC (Oceania) – 1 Club

Auckland City (NZL) – Serial OFC Champions League winners (11 titles in 14 years)

Betting angle: The Kiwi semi-pros usually relish the underdog tag; keep an eye on high-priced handicap lines.

Host Nation Slot – 1 Club

Inter Miami (USA) – Awarded via MLS Supporters’ Shield, not MLS Cup. It’s a bit controversial, but we all know that Lionel Messi sells tickets

Betting angle: If the GOAT is fit, expect a flood of sentimental money, although value hunters may find better plays elsewhere.

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