The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is capturing the world’s attention as it moves into the quarter-finals, showcasing remarkable global representation with players from 33 different countries. This unprecedented inclusivity has allowed teams from six nations across three confederations to vie for the coveted trophy.
Excitingly, three countries—Guinea, Georgia, and Venezuela—are competing in this tournament, marking their debut at a FIFA World Cup™ event. As fans around the globe rally behind their teams, the hope of crowning the first true club world champions on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New York remains alive.
The tournament has seen a significant milestone, surpassing a total attendance of two million, with an average of 35,890 fans per game over 56 matches. Brazil leads the representation with 56 players across its two clubs in the last eight, while Germany follows with 31 players and also two clubs making it to the quarter-finals. Borussia Dortmund, aided by Serhou Guirassy, which contributed to their Round of 16 victory against CF Monterrey, epitomizes this excitement.
Additionally, alongside current football stars, seven former FIFA World Cup winners, including Xabi Alonso, who now coaches Real Madrid C. F., are in contention to add a FIFA Club World Cup winner’s medal to their accolades. As the next round of matches approaches, the enthusiasm among fans continues to build, with games scheduled in Atlanta, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Orlando.
The tournament not only celebrates the pinnacle of club football but also serves as a platform for unity and global camaraderie, bringing together nations and cultures through the love of the game. As millions of fans from 72 countries cheer for their teams, this FIFA Club World Cup is cementing its status as a historic and memorable event in football.