Like many other football organizations, FIFA has long tried to innovate in its competitions and rules. The newest that is undergoing an important change is the FIFA Club World Cup, which will see its first extensive edition in 2025. The tournament has grown from a small meeting of continental champions in an important global event, with 32 teams that compete for the title of the world’s best club side.
With this new format, new excitement – and under the 32 clubs that have been confirmed for the 2025 edition, stands out Real Madrid as clear favorites to lift the trophy.
The New Format: A World Cup for Clubs
The Restructured 2025 FIFA Club World Cup brings 32 clubs together from six different federations:
UEFA (12 teams) – Including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG and others.
Conmebol (6 teams) – Palmeiras with, Flamengo, Fluminense, Riverplaat, Boca Juniors, Botafogo.
CAF (4 teams) – Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Esperance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns.
AFC (4 teams) – Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, Ulsan HD.
Concacaf (5 teams, including hosts) – Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles FC, Pachuca, Inter Miami.
OFC (1 team) – Auckland City.
Each team earned its place through success in continental competitions or on the basis of consistent versions in the past four years.
Why Real Madrid are favorites
Unparalleled pedigree on the world stage
Real Madrid are not strangers for international success. With five FIFA Club World Cup titles, they have more experience and know-how than any other team in the competition. Their team was built for the great occasion and they thrive under pressure.
With stars strewn team with winning mentality
The Spanish giants have a mix of world -class and youthful energy talent. Players such as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Federico Valverde and new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold are top names to pay attention when the tournament in the United States starts. Add to that the leadership of the new coach Xabi Alonso that arrives in a well -known area in the hope of leaving a stamp.
Familiarity with tournament conditions
Unlike some clubs that will adapt to the format and the worldwide stage, Madrid has been here before. They know how to deal with the journey, media attention and expectations associated with representing Europe at this level.
A Madrid trophy will focus
The 2025 Club World Cup offers Madrid the chance to re -confirm their status as the kings of world football. Although surprises can happen in football, the history, quality and mentality of Real Madrid position them as the team to beat in the United States next summer.
If there is one safe prediction in the always unconditional world of football, it is that Real Madrid will most likely be winners of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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