The curtain raising of the first edition of the World Cup Clubs organized by FIFA took place this Sunday, June 15, 2025. In total, 20 countries spread over 6 continents were gathered in the United States to try to climb on the world football summit. Small overview of the stables in the running for each continental area.
What European countries participate in the Club World Cup?
7 countries of the old continent were represented in the new FIFA competition. England, Spain, Italy and Portugal have two each, against one for France, Germany and Austria.
France : Paris Saint-Germain
England : Chelsea, Manchester City
Spain : Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid
Italy : Inter Milan, Juventus Turin
Germany : Bayern Munich
Portugal : FC Porto, Benfica Lisbon
Austria : RB Salzburg
What South American countries participate in the Club World Cup?
Historical rivals and major nations of football, Brazil and Argentina are the only two South American countries represented. But Brazil has the honor of being the best represented country with four clubs present in the competition.
Brazil : Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo
Argentina : Boca juniors, river flat
What Asian countries participate in the Club World Cup?
Four Asian nations have a club each: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf, as well as Japan and South Korea in East Asia.
Saudi Arabia : Al-Hilal
Japan : Urawa Red Diamonds
United Arab Emirates : Al-Aïn
South Korea : Hulsan HD
What African countries participate in the Club World Cup?
Like Asia, Africa has four clubs from four different nations: three countries in North Africa (Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia), to which South Africa is added.
Egypt : Al-Ahly Le Cairo
Morocco : Wydad AC Casablanca
Tunisia : Sports Hope of Tunis
South Africa : Mamelodi Sundowns
Which North American countries participate in the Club World Cup?
There are no Canadian clubs in this competition, but three American clubs from Major League Soccer and two Mexican stables.
Mexico : Cf Monterrey, see Pachucha
UNITED STATES : Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami, Los Angeles FC.
Which Oceanian countries participate in the Club World Cup?
Unsurprisingly, Oceania is the least represented continent. No Australian stable on the program, but a New Zealand club.
New Zealand : Auckland City
