An overview of every team at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Flying the flag for the UAE, Al Ain face a massive challenge in Group G, with both Man City and Juventus blocking their path. They secured their spot in the States by winning the 2023/24 AFC Champions League, and will be out to make their mark as they take on two of Europe’s biggest hitters.

• Country: UAE

• Founded: 1968

• League titles: 14

• Manager: Vladimir Ivic

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Al Ain are the most decorated club in UAE football history - and the only team from the country to lift the AFC Champions League.

The first of two Spanish heavyweights at this year’s Club World Cup, Atletico Madrid will be eyeing up the trophy on July 13 - even with Champions League winners PSG lurking in their group. Diego Simeone’s side know how to get the job done, and with top-tier talent all over the pitch, they could've been one to watch this summer - but failed to even make it out of Group B.

• Country: Spain

• Founded: 1903

• League titles: 11

• Manager: Diego Simeone

• Pre-tournament odds: 14/1

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: Atletico Madrid haven't finished outside of the top four in La Liga since 2012.

Priced at 1000/1, Auckland City are the biggest outsiders at this year’s Club World Cup - but as 10-time NZ National Football League champs and reigning OFC Champions League winners, they won’t go down without a scrap. With Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica in their group, they've certainly got their work cut out - highlighted by their 10-0 thrashing against Bayern.

• Country: New Zealand

• Founded: 2004

• League titles: 10

• Manager: Albert Riera

• Pre-tournament odds: 1000/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: Auckland City are the only OFC team to have reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, which they did back in 2014.

Bayern Munich are deservedly among the front-runners to win this year’s Club World Cup, having already lifted the trophy twice - in 2013 and 2020. With England skipper Harry Kane finally getting his hands on silverware this season, defenders will have their work cut out keeping him quiet, as the confident frontman heads in as one of the golden boot favourites.

• Country: Germany

• Founded: 1900

• League titles: 34

• Manager: Vincent Kompany

• Pre-tournament odds: 6/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: Bayern Munich have notched 100 goals in a Bundesliga campaign twice, doing so in both the 1971/72 and 2019/20 seasons.

Portugal’s most decorated club, Benfica are making their Club World Cup debut this summer, joining fellow Portuguese outfit Porto in the mix. The Eagles ended the season as league runners-up and suffered heartbreak in the cup final against Sporting - conceding a stoppage-time leveller in the 101st minute before losing it in extra time.

• Country: Portugal

• Founded: 1904

• League titles: 38

• Manager: Bruno Lage

• Pre-tournament odds: 40/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: In 1961 and 1962, Benfica won the European Cup in consecutive seasons.

One of two Argentine clubs making the trip to the States, Boca Juniors booked their Club World Cup spot thanks to their 2023 run in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. No strangers to the big stage, they even reached the final back in 2007/08, where they were beaten by AC Milan. They round off what looks like a fascinating Group C.

• Country: Argentina

• Founded: 1905

• League titles: 35

• Manager: Mariano Herron

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: Boca Juniors and are often referred to as 'Xeneize' (Genoese) as a result of being founded by a group of Italian immigrants.

Borussia Dortmund will relish the chance to take on teams from three different continents in Group F, with opponents hailing from Brazil, South Korea and South Africa. The Germans are strong favourites to top the group, and are one of 12 European clubs to have punched their ticket to the USA this summer.

• Country: Germany

• Founded: 1909

• League titles: 8

• Manager: Niko Kovac

• Pre-tournament odds: 20/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Since their last Bundesliga triumph in 2012, Dortmund have finished second in the league seven times.

Botafogo have landed one of the toughest groups at this year’s CWC, with Champions League winners PSG and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid blocking their path to the last 16. Still, as reigning Brazilian champions and Copa Libertadores holders, they came to the USA brimming with belief - and made it through to the knockout rounds.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1904

• League titles: 3

• Manager: Renato Paiva

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: Botafogo are only the third club in history to win both the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian top flight in the same season - and just the second to do it since 1963.

The first of two Premier League sides heading to the States, Chelsea arrive at the Club World Cup after a strong 2024/25 campaign, clinching a Champions League spot and winning the Europa Conference League. The Blues know what it takes to win this tournament too, having lifted the trophy in 2021 with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz.

• Country: England

• Founded: 1905

• League titles: 6

• Manager: Enzo Maresca

• Pre-tournament odds: 11/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: Chelsea are England’s fifth most successful club with 26 major honours to their name - and impressively, 20 of those have come since the turn of the millennium.

Reigning Tunisian champions ES Tunis face an uphill battle in a tough group featuring Chelsea, Flamengo and LAFC. They’ve made a few Club World Cup appearances over the years, with their best showing a solid fifth-place finish back in 2019.

• Country: Tunisia

• Founded: 1919

• League titles: 34

• Manager: Maher Kanzari

• Pre-tournament odds: 500/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: The Tunisian champions managed to go through the whole 2024/25 season without losing a single home league match.

Top of the Brazilian Serie A and flying under boss Filipe Luis, Flamengo have only lost once in the league this season - and that was a sickening 97th-minute defeat away at Cruzeiro. They’ve got serious Club World Cup pedigree too, having reached the final in 2019 before falling to Liverpool in extra time.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1895

• League titles: 7

• Manager: Filipe Luis

• Pre-tournament odds: 33/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: Back in the early 1980s, Flamengo set an incredible record by racking up 52 straight wins.

Fluminense’s group throws up some unique challenges this year, but also gives them a real shot at reaching the round of 16 alongside Group F favourites Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilian side made it all the way to the final at the last Club World Cup, where they were beaten 4-0 by a dominant Manchester City.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1902

• League titles: 4

• Manager: Renato Gaucho

• Pre-tournament odds: 66/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Between 2013 and 2019, Fluminense managed just one top-half finish in the Brazilian Serie A - but since then, they’ve only ended a season outside the top seven once.

Inter Miami kicked off the tournament on home soil in what’s their first ever Club World Cup appearance. Their qualification raised eyebrows, with some questioning their spot as hosts despite not winning MLS - but with global icons like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets in the squad, most fans are glad they made the cut. All eyes are on the seven-year-old club.

• Country: USA

• Founded: 2018

• League titles: 0

• Manager: Javier Mascherano

• Pre-tournament odds: 66/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Inter Miami are co-owned by former England captain and MLS trail-blazer, David Beckham.

Still licking their wounds from a heavy Champions League defeat to PSG, Inter arrive at the Club World Cup with a point to prove and plenty of doubters to silence. With Cristian Chivu stepping in after Simone Inzaghi’s departure, it’s a fresh chapter for the Nerazzurri - and landing a global trophy would be the perfect way to begin.

• Country: Italy

• Founded: 1908

• League titles: 20

• Manager: Cristian Chivu

• Pre-tournament odds: 16/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: Inter Milan have lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy three times - but they’ve also fallen short in the final on four other occasions.

Italy’s most successful club, Juventus have yet to add a Club World Cup title to their collection - but they’re fancied to make it out of the group and into the knockouts. Drawn with Man City, Al Ain and Wydad AC in Group G, Juve boast attacking threats like Kenan Yildiz, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani, all capable of giving defences a real headache.

• Country: Italy

• Founded: 1897

• League titles: 36

• Manager: Igor Tudor

• Pre-tournament odds: 33/1

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Juventus have won 60 domestic trophies - 23 more than second-best Inter Milan.

The second American side on the list - and the third to be founded within the last 21 years - LAFC booked their spot at this year’s tournament with a dramatic extra-time winner in the Club World Cup Play-In. With big names like Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud in the squad, fans can watch a few familiar faces delivering some standout moments.

• Country: USA

• Founded: 2014

• League titles: 1

• Manager: Steven Cherundolo

• Pre-tournament odds: 80/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: Los Angeles FC come into the CWC off the back of a 10-game unbeaten run.

Mamelodi Sundowns are on a relentless run of success, having won the last eight league titles on the spin. Keeper Ronwen Williams - one of our players to watch at this year’s Club World Cup - even earned a Yashin Trophy nomination at last year’s Ballon d’Or, which says it all. Priced at 500/1, they’re not among the favourites, but they’re bound to bring some flair.

• Country: South Africa

• Founded: 1970

• League titles: 18

• Manager: Miguel Cardoso

• Pre-tournament odds: 500/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Mamoldi Sundowns have appeared at the Club World Cup once before, finishing sixth in 2016.

Reigning Club World Cup champions Manchester City come into the tournament as the team everyone’s chasing, fuelled by years of dominance and a desire to bounce back after a below-par 2024/25 season. With some eye-catching new signings in the mix and life beginning without Premier League legend Kevin De Bruyne, Pep Guardiola’s side are rightly among the hot favourites to go all the way again.

• Country: England

• Founded: 1880

• League titles: 10

• Manager: Pep Guardiola

• Pre-tournament odds: 11/2

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Man City only claimed two First Division titles before 2011, but have won eight since.

Monterrey will back themselves to get out of Group E, especially with experienced heads like Sergio Ramos and Lucas Ocampos in the squad - both well-versed in winning silverware. With Mexico set to co-host the 2026 World Cup, plenty of players will be eager to make their mark on the global stage and give fans a taste of what’s to come next summer.

• Country: Mexico

• Founded: 1945

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Domenec Torrent

• Pre-tournament odds: 200/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: This year marks Monterrey’s sixth trip to the Club World Cup, with their best finish coming in 2019 when they secured an impressive third place.

Drawn in a tough group with tournament favourites Real Madrid and Saudi giants Al Hilal, Pachuca face a serious challenge to reach the round of 16 - made harder by just one win in their last five heading into the tournament. They’re one of four CONCACAF sides in this year’s CWC, and will be looking to experienced striker Salomon Rondon to lead the charge.

• Country: Mexico

• Founded: 1892

• League titles: 7

• Manager: Jaime Lozano

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: Pachuca hold a special place in Mexican football history - they were the country’s first-ever football club and a founding member of its first amateur league.

After securing back-to-back league titles in 2022 and 2023, Palmeiras saw their domestic dominance halted by Club World Cup rivals Botafogo last season. Known as the ‘Verdão’, they’ve won more Brazilian titles than any other club, and with five previous Club World Cup campaigns under their belt, they’ll be looking to make a serious statement on the world stage - emphasised by the fact they finished top of Group A.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1914

• League titles: 12

• Manager: Abel Ferreira

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Before their league title double, Palmeiras also enjoyed continental glory - winning the Copa Libertadores back-to-back in 2020 and 2021.

PSG hardly need an introduction - fresh off their historic Champions League win in May, they arrive at the Club World Cup as the team in red-hot form. Second-favourites behind Real Madrid, they’ve got Ballon d’Or frontrunner Ousmane Dembele, rising star Desire Doue, and a swagger most teams would kill for.

• Country: France

• Founded: 1970

• League titles: 13

• Manager: Luis Enrique

• Pre-tournament odds: 9/2

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: PSG have dominated French football in recent years, winning 11 of the last 13 Ligue 1 titles.

Despite racking up 30 Liga Portugal titles, Porto have only lifted the trophy once in the past five seasons, with Sporting and Benfica stepping up. Surprisingly, this year marks their first ever Club World Cup appearance - and while weren't tipped to go all the way, their group-stage exit did come as a surprise.

• Country: Portugal

• Founded: 1893

• League titles: 30

• Manager: Martin Anselmi

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Porto are the last Portuguese side to win the UEFA Champions League, claiming the title in 2004 under the guidance of Jose Mourinho.

Pre-tournament favourites and global heavyweights, Real Madrid are always box office. Their group clash with Al Hilal - one of our must-watch games at the 2025 Club World Cup - was a thoroughly entertaining match, and with Carlo Ancelotti making way for ex-midfield star Xabi Alonso after a rare trophyless season, a fresh chapter begins for Los Blancos.

• Country: Spain

• Founded: 1902

• League titles: 36

• Manager: Xabi Alonso

• Pre-tournament odds: 4/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: Real Madrid are the most successful team in Club World Cup history, having lifted the trophy a record five times.

River Plate have appeared in two previous FIFA Club World Cups - and have impressively never finished lower than third. They took home silver in 2015 after losing the final to Barcelona, then grabbed bronze in 2018 by beating Kashima Antlers in the third-place play-off. Could this be the year they go one better and go for gold?

• Country: Argentina

• Founded: 1901

• League titles: 38

• Manager: Marcelo Gallardo

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: River Plate’s famous red sash, which runs across their home shirt, was inspired by a dream - dating all the way back to the early 1900s.

RB Salzburg booked their spot at the first-ever expanded Club World Cup in unexpected fashion - and arrive in the States as the lowest-ranked European side in the tournament. With Real Madrid and Al Hilal standing in their way, getting out of the group will be a big ask, but keep an eye on young English midfielder Bobby Clark, who could light things up.

• Country: Austria

• Founded: 1933

• League titles: 17

• Manager: Thomas Letsch

• Pre-tournament odds: 66/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: RB Salzburg dominated Austrian football with 10 league titles on the bounce between 2013 and 2023.

The third and final American side in this summer’s tournament, Seattle Sounders have a solid trophy haul - including the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League. Sitting sixth in MLS at the moment, they’ll need to rediscover that title-winning form, with former Rangers winger Ryan Kent among those they'll be counting on to spark some magic.

• Country: USA

• Founded: 2007

• League titles: 2

• Manager: Brian Schmetzer

• Pre-tournament odds: 100/1

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: Seattle Sounders made history in 2023 by becoming the first MLS team to compete in the Club World Cup.

Heading into the tournament at 200/1, Ulsan aren’t tipped to make a deep run - but just one loss in their last eight games shows they’re in solid nick. Facing teams like Borussia Dortmund will be a huge occasion for the South Koreans, and with an Argentina-esque away kit, maybe they can channel a bit of that 2022 World Cup magic.

• Country: South Korea

• Founded: 1983

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Pan-Gom Kim

• Pre-tournament odds: 200/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Ulsan have twice lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, claiming continental glory in both 2012 and 2020.

With two previous Club World Cup appearances under their belt - including a bronze medal finish in 2007 - the Japanese side know what it’s like to perform on the big stage. They lost to eventual champs Inter Milan that year, and will meet the Italians again in what could be a standout Group E clash.

• Country: Japan

• Founded: 1950

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Maciej Skorza

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: Urawa’s last J. League title came back in 2006, when they clinched the crown with a five-point cushion at the top.

Last but not least, Wydad AC fly the flag for Morocco at this year’s tournament. Drawn alongside Man City and Juventus, getting out of the group looks like a near-impossible task - but taking on two of Europe’s elite will be a moment to savour.

• Country: Morocco

• Founded: 1937

• League titles: 22

• Manager: Amine Benhachem

• Pre-tournament odds: 500/1

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Wydad AC have lifted the CAF Champions League three times, most recently taking home the title in 2022.

So, now you have knowledge on every single side at this season's FIFA Club World Cup. Check out some of our other CWC content to get an even better understanding of the summer tournament, with our detailed betting guide and a full fixture schedule.

View the latest Club World Cup odds here.

All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.