…World’s leading clubs discover path to unprecedented global glory at draw held in Miami, Florida
…Draw serves up unique contests set to intrigue and inspire billions of fans worldwide
…FIFA Legends Alessandro Del Piero and Ronaldo Nazario involved as new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is physically revealed for first time
FRI DEC 06 2024-theGBJournal|The new FIFA Club World Cup™ reached a major milestone Thursday as the draw for next year’s edition of the competition revealed eight intriguing groups and 48 exciting group-stage clashes.
Not only did the draw present the world’s 32 leading clubs with the path that will propel one of them to become the first and only official FIFA world club champions, but it also provided the perfect stage for a dazzling moment.
The new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy – the eye-catching prize that will be lifted at the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on Sunday, 13 July 2025 – was physically presented for the first time by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian great Ronaldo.
The full match schedule comprising the stadium and kick-off time for each fixture will be finalised and published based on the outcome of the draw in due course, considering a range of factors including sporting and player-centric criteria, local and travelling fans and global broadcast considerations.
Inter Miami CF, drawn in Group A alongside SE Palmeiras (BRA), FC Porto (POR), and Al Ahly FC (EGY) will open the tournament on Sunday, 15 June 2025 against 12-time CAF Champions League winners, Al Ahly, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The Prize Money Pool
With a total of $2.65 billion, the FIFA Club World Cup™ money pot is considerably the most lucrative in world football.
For starters, each of the 32 teams taking part in the tournament will be paid a handsome $50 million just for coming to the party.
The winner will take home a whopping $100 million.
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