FIFA Confirms 12 U.S. Stadiums for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Patrick Kelechi, Lagos 

DAILY COURIER — FIFA has officially unveiled the 12 stadiums across the United States that will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, marking a historic new era in global club football. The tournament, featuring 32 of the world’s best football clubs, is set to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025.

The final showdown of the prestigious competition will take place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. This venue will also stage the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, making it a central hub for global football over the next two years.

In addition to MetLife Stadium, 11 other top-tier venues will host matches: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta; Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte; TQL Stadium, Cincinnati; Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles; Hard Rock Stadium, Miami; GEODIS Park, Nashville; Camping World Stadium, Orlando; Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando; Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia; Lumen Field, Seattle; and Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York. Speaking to a packed crowd, Infantino highlighted the significance of this new chapter in world football, emphasizing the inclusivity and merit-based format of the competition.

“Football is the most popular sport on the planet, and in 2025, a new era for club football will kick off with FIFA staging the greatest, most inclusive, and merit-based global club competition right here in the United States,” Infantino said. “This new FIFA competition is the only true example in worldwide club football of real solidarity and inclusivity, allowing the best clubs from Africa, Asia, Central and North America, and Oceania to compete with the powerhouses of Europe and South America.”

Infantino also announced FIFA’s partnership with Global Citizen, a four-year initiative aimed at mobilizing football fans around the world to help end extreme poverty and provide educational access for millions of children.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be a landmark event, showcasing elite talent from around the globe. "This is about opportunity and hope for those who need it most, and also about prestige and true football for those who make our sport shine," Infantino added, reiterating FIFA's commitment to inclusivity and global football development.

The tournament's draw will take place in December 2024, dividing the 32 participating clubs into eight groups of four. While most of the teams have been confirmed, two spots remain open: one for a South American club and the other for a team from the host nation, the United States. Details of the match schedule will be released following the draw.

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup set to be the largest of its kind, the event is expected to leave a lasting legacy, not just in the United States, but in the wider football world. The tournament will feature the champions from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, Oceania, and South America, creating a truly global competition that will attract fans from all corners of the world.

As excitement builds towards June 2025, the U.S. stadiums are poised to deliver a spectacle of football that will go down in history, showcasing both the talent on the pitch and the passion of the fans.