The Club World Cup is upon us and the 32 teams are ready to fight it out in the newly transformed competition but the interesting part is not all top teams are playing in the tournament.
How Different Clubs Secured Their Seat At FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Also the inclusion of teams from all over the globe has also made the tournament unique in its own way. So, here is a breakdown to understand how each individual team has qualified to play in the Club World Cup.
Spoiler Alert- If you are a Barcelona Fan(you might need some deep breaths after this).
- Inter Miami- Winner of the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield.
- Real Madrid– Winner of 21/22 and 23/24 Champions League.
- Inter Milan- 4th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system.
- Chelsea- Winner of the 21/22 Champions League
- Paris Saint-Germain– 2nd best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system.
- Manchester City- Winner of the 22/23 Champions League
- Bayern Munich- Best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Juventus- 8th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Atletico Madrid- 6th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Porto- 5th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Benfica- 7th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Borussia Dortmund- 3rd best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Boca Juniors- 2nd best ranked team in CONMEBOL 4-year ranking system.
- River Plate- Best ranked team in CONMEBOL 4-year ranking system
- Palmeiras- Winner of the 2021 Copa Libertadores
- Flamengo- Winner of the 2022 Copa Libertadores
- Fluminense- Winner of the 2023 Copa Libertadores
- Botafogo- Winner of the 2024 Copa Libertadores
- Al-Hilal- Winner of the 2021 AFC Champions League
- Urawa Red Diamonds- Winner of the 2022 AFC Champions League
- RB Salzburg- 9th best ranked team on the 4-year ranking system
- Seattle Sounders FC- Winner of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League
- Pachuca- Winner of the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup
- Los Angeles FC- Winner of playoff match vs Club America
- Monterrey- Winner of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League
- Auckland City FC- Best ranked team in the OFC Champions League 4-year ranking system
- Ulsan HD FC- Best ranked team in the AFC 4-year ranking
- Al-Ahly- Winner of 20-21 CAF Champions League
- Wydad AC- Winner of the 21-22 CAF Champions League
- Esperance Sportive De Tunis- Best ranked team in the CAF 4-year ranking
- Mamelodi Sundowns FC- 2nd best ranked team in the CAF 4-year ranking
- Al Ain FC- Winner of the 23-24 AFC Champions League
