A controversial competition, the new Club World Cup is sold out. Since Saturday, we have known the 32nd and final qualifier, after Botafogo’s success in the final of the Copa Libertadores (photo), the equivalent of the South American version of the Champions League. John-owned Brazilian club Textor joins three other Auriverde teams: Palmeiras, Fluminense and Flamengo.
Europe is notably represented by two clubs from the Premier League (Chelsea, Manchester City), La Liga (Real Madrid, Atlético) and PSG. The competition will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025 and the draw will take place this Thursday, December 5, in Miami. The city of Florida will be represented with Inter Miami, the best team in the regular season in MLS but eliminated prematurely in the play-offs, led by Lionel Messi.
The 32 qualified teams
Europe: Chelsea (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester City (England), Bayern Munich (Germany), PSG (France), Inter Milan (Italy), FC Porto (Portugal), Benfica (Portugal), Borussia Dortmund (Germany) , Juventus (Italy), Atlético (Spain), Salzburg (Austria).
Asia : Urawa (Japan), Al Aïn (United Arab Emirates), Ulsan (South Korea), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Africa : Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Espérance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Concacaf : Club León (Mexico), Rayé Monterrey (Mexico), Pachuca (Mexico), Seattle Sounders (United States), Inter Miami (United States – organizing country)
South America : Palmeiras (Brazil), Fluminense (Brazil), Flamengo (Brazil), Botafogo (Brazil), River Plate (Argentina), Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Oceania : Auckland City (New Zealand)
