FIFA Announces 12 Stadiums for 2025 Club World Cup in the USA

On Sunday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the 12 stadiums that will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The tournament will run from June 15 to July 13, 2025, and will feature 32 of the world’s top football clubs competing over 29 days. The announcement was made during the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York, marking a historic moment for global club football. The final match will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. MetLife Stadium is also set to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Infantino hailed the 2025 Club World Cup as the dawn of a new era for international club football. “Football is the most popular sport on the planet, and in 2025, a new chapter will begin when FIFA stages the most inclusive, merit-based global club competition in the United States,” he said. The 12 selected stadiums across the U.S. include: 1.MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (Final venue) 2.Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia 3.Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina 4.TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio 5.Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, California 6.Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida 7.GEODIS Park – Nashville, Tennessee 8.Camping World Stadium – Orlando, Florida 9.Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, Florida 10.Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11.Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington 12.Audi Field – Washington, D.C. Infantino emphasized the importance of inclusivity and global representation in the tournament. “This new FIFA competition is the only true example of worldwide solidarity and inclusivity in club football,” he said, highlighting the participation of clubs from all regions. The 2025 tournament will be a landmark event in the history of club football, with fans from 32 clubs set to create excitement across the country. “It was an honor to announce this tournament before an enormous and energetic crowd at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. The fans of the 32 competing clubs will bring a similar energy when the tournament kicks off next year,” Infantino added. The tournament draw is scheduled for December 2024, with 30 of the 32 teams already confirmed. The final two spots will go to one club from South America and one representing the host nation, the United States. FIFA will provide more details about the group stage draw, which will divide the teams into eight groups of four, in the coming months. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be a thrilling showcase of international football and a significant step forward for club competitions globally.