The FIFA Club World Cup, a prestigious tournament that brings together the best football clubs from around the world, is set to kick off on Sunday, 15th June. This year's edition promises to be more exciting than ever with a revamped format and live streaming of every game available on bet365.
Traditionally held midway through a campaign with only 4 teams participating, this year's competition will feature an expanded format with 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The tournament will progress through the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and culminate in a grand final to crown the champion.
Teams to watch out for at the FIFA Club World Cup
This year's Club World Cup boasts some of the most successful teams in global football. Premier League powerhouses Manchester City and Chelsea are representing England, while Spanish titans Real Madrid also join the fray. UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are among Europe’s other representatives.
From outside Europe, MLS side Inter Miami have high hopes that Lionel Messi can lead them to victory. From Argentina come Boca Juniors and River Plate, while Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Hilal are also expected to put up a strong fight.
FIFA Club World Cup live streams
Every match at the FIFA Club World Cup will be streamed live on bet365's live streaming service. To catch all the action as it unfolds on your mobile, desktop or tablet, simply navigate to the relevant fixture within bet365's Club World Cup section.
All you need is either to have a funded account or to have placed a bet within the last 24 hours.
Key Dates & Fixtures
The tournament commences with the group stage on Sunday, 15th June and concludes with an epic final showdown scheduled for Sunday, 13th July.
Group A begins its matches with Al Ahly v Inter Miami (01:00 BST), followed by Palmeiras v Porto (23:00 BST), both taking place on Sunday, 15th June.
Group B kicks off with PSG vs Atletico Madrid (20:00 BST) on the same day.
Group C and D start their matches on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th respectively, featuring Bayern Munich v Auckland City (17:00 BST) and Chelsea vs LAFC (20:00 BST).
The remaining groups (E, F, G, and H) commence their fixtures from Tuesday, 17th June onwards.
The Round of 16 begins on Saturday, 28th June, with the winners of Group A facing the runners-up of Group B, and so on. The quarter-finals are scheduled for Friday, 4th July and Saturday, 5th July. The semi-finals will take place on Tuesday, 8th July and Wednesday, 9th July.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final is set to take place on Sunday,13th July, where we will witness the crowning of a new champion in this prestigious tournament.
This year's FIFA Club World Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle for football fans around the globe. Whether you're cheering for your favourite team or placing bets, there will be plenty to enjoy about this spectacular competition.
