This summer marks a new era for soccer with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, held in the U.S. for the first time. The competition will feature 32 teams from around the globe vying for a significant prize pool.
The lineup includes many high-profile clubs, such as UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Argentine giants Boca Juniors. European teams form the largest contingent with 12 participants, while South America has six. Asia and Africa are represented by four teams each, and North America fields five, including three MLS clubs. Oceania has one spot, filled by the amateur side Auckland City.
While top European powerhouses like Real Madrid and Manchester City are widely seen as favorites, teams like Inter Miami (led by Lionel Messi) and Al-Hilal aim to make a notable impact as potential underdogs. Other European sides, such as Simone Inzaghi`s former club Inter Milan, will also be looking to claim this prestigious trophy.
Tournament Schedule (All times U.S./Eastern)
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Saturday, June 14:
Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens -
Sunday, June 15:
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
PSG vs. Atletico Madrid, 3 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Palmeiras vs. Porto, 6 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle -
Monday, June 16:
Chelsea vs. LAFC, 3 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Flamengo vs. Esperance de Tunis, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Tuesday, June 17:
Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 p.m., Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
Monterrey vs. Inter, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena -
Wednesday, June 18:
Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Pachuca vs. Salzburg, 6 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Al Ain vs. Juventus, 9 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C. -
Thursday, June 19:
Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid, 6 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
PSG vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena -
Friday, June 20:
Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m., Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
LAFC vs. Esperance de Tunis, 6 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami -
Saturday, June 21:
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Inter vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD, 6 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena -
Sunday, June 22:
Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta -
Monday, June 23:
Seattle Sounders vs. PSG, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford -
Tuesday, June 24:
Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Esperance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Wednesday, June 25:
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD, 3 p.m., TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Inter vs. River Plate, 9 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m., Rose Bowl, Pasadena -
Thursday, June 26:
Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, 9 p.m., GEODIS Park, Nashville
Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Saturday, June 28:
Round of 16: 1A vs. 2B, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Round of 16: 1C vs. 2D, 4 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte -
Sunday, June 29:
Round of 16: 1B vs. 2A, 12 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Round of 16: 1D vs. 2C, 4 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami -
Monday, June 30:
Round of 16: 1E vs. 2F, 3 p.m., Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Round of 16: 1G vs. 2H, 9 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando -
Tuesday, July 1:
Round of 16: 1H vs. 2G, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Round of 16: 1F vs. 2E, 9 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta -
Friday, July 4 (Quarterfinals):
Match 1: TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m., Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Match 2: TBD vs. TBD, 9 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Saturday, July 5 (Quarterfinals):
Match 3: TBD vs. TBD, 12 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Match 4: TBD vs. TBD, 4 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford -
Tuesday, July 8 (Semifinal):
Semifinal 1: TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford -
Wednesday, July 9 (Semifinal):
Semifinal 2: TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford -
Sunday, July 13 (Final):
Final: TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Adrian Whitmore 
Benedict Kingsley