River Plate as well as Boca Juniors have earned spots in the USA to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. They have now become the 29th and 30th team to become eligible for this inaugural mega tournament for the clubs from all over the world.
The "Millonarios" won the 2024 Copa Libertadores after finishing first in Group H, while the "Xeneizes," while having a more difficult route, were able to guarantee their spot with wins from Nacional of Uruguay, San Lorenzo and Talleres de Córdoba.
The competition, which is scheduled to take place in the United States of America from June 15 to July 23, 2025, is expected to be a significant test for the host country, particularly in light of the logistical and security issues that arose during the previous Copa América 2024. Now that Mexico and Canada are going to be hosting together the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States has a fantastic chance to make amends.
A total of 32 clubs from six confederations—12 from UEFA, 6 representing CONMEBOL, 4 from AFC, CAF, and CONCACAF, 1 representing OFC, and 1 from the host country—will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup under its enlarged format. Eight groups, each with four teams, will compete in the tournament's group stage. There won't be a third-place match; instead, the top two finishers from each group move on to the knockout stages and the championship game.
Which 30 teams have sealed their spot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
The 30 teams that have qualified for this mega tournament that is going to be held in the USA next year are as follows: -
Real Madrid (ESP), Manchester City (ENG), Seattle Sounders (USA), Club Leon (MEX), Pachuca (MEX), Auckland City (NZL), Palmeiras (BRA), Bayern Munich (GER), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Inter Milan (ITA), Porto (POR), Benfica (POR), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Juventus (ITA), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Al Ahly (EGY), Wydad (MAR), ES Tunis (TUN), Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA), Al Hilal (KSA), Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain (UAE), Ulsan HD FC (KOR), Chelsea (ENG), FC Salzburg (AUT), Monterrey (MEX), , Flamengo (BRA), Fluminense (BRA), River Plate (ARG) and Boca Juniors (ARG)