The draw for the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup has been announced, featuring Manchester City as defending champions and facing Juventus in the group stage. Chelsea will meet Brazilian side Flamengo, while Pep Guardiola’s team beat Fluminense to take their first title in 2023.
Fifa has expanded the tournament to 32 teams, with new draw taking place for the United States between June 15 and July 13 next year. The new format includes a group stage followed by knockout matches at 12 venues across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament will feature high-profile clashes, including Manchester City vs Juventus and Chelsea vs Flamengo. Lionel Messi will make his debut for Inter Miami in the opening match against Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
However, there are concerns about the timing of the tournament, with some player unions and leagues questioning the dates to avoid conflicts with other international competitions. Fifa believes that the new dates will provide players enough rest before the start of their local leagues.
The 2025 Fifa Club World Cup promises to be an exciting event, with DAZN securing exclusive rights to show all 63 matches for 29 days.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cd75n9n0dg9o