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

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup underway, Ladbrokes dives deeper into every single club in the tournament, providing an overview of all 32 teams.

From Champions League winners PSG and pre-tournament favourites Real Madrid to the lesser known Urawa Red Diamonds and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, the Club World Cup showcases a huge range of sides battling it out to become the world champions.

So let's get to know them a little better. Without further do, here's a brief overview of every side at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup - including one interesting fact for every team.

Taking part in their fourth FIFA Club World Cup, Al Hilal are hoping to build on their promising appearance in 2022, where they lost 5-3 to Real Madrid in the final. With notable players such as Joao Cancelo, Aleksander Mitrovic and Ruben Neves - and ex-Inter boss Simone Inzaghi now at the helm - the 19-time Saudi Pro League champions have become a recognisable force in recent years, and have been an exciting team to watch in this year's tournament.

• Country: Saudi Arabia

• Founded: 1957

• League titles: 19

• Manager: Simone Inzaghi

• Pre-tournament odds: 40/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: Since 2000, Al Hilal have had an astonishing 40 managers.

This year's edition of the tournament is Al Ahly's 10th FIFA Club World Cup, with the Egyptian champions finishing third on four separate occasions - including as recently as 2023. Al Ahly were seen as the underdogs of Group A, and opened their campaign with a draw in the opening game against Inter Miami, but despite a thrilling 4-4 draw with Porto, they did finish bottom of Group A.

• Country: Egypt

• Founded: 1907

• League titles: 45

• Manager: Emad Nahhas

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Since 2013, Al Ahly have won the league nine times in 12 seasons.

The UAE's only representative at the Club World Cup, Al Ain have the hugely exciting, but almost impossible, goal of getting out of Group G, with Man City and Juventus both standing in their way. They booked their ticket to the United States with victory in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League final, and gave a good account of themselves as they took on a couple of European giants.

• Country: UAE

• Founded: 1968

• League titles: 14

• Manager: Vladimir Ivic

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Al Ain are the UAE'S most successful club of all time, and are the only side from the UAE to win the AFC Champions League.

The first of two Spanish giants to be gracing the Club World Cup stage, Atletico Madrid would have had their sights firmly set on lifting the trophy on July 13 - despite Champions League winners PSG being in the same group. Diego Simeone and his side know how to win trophies, but even with world class talent across the pitch, they failed to 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 lower than fourth in La Liga since the 2011/12 season.

With odds of 1000/1, Auckland City are the underdogs of this year's Club World Cup, but the 10-time NZ National Football League champions and current OFC Champions League holders will be up for the fight. With a group containing Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica, they've certainly got their work cut out - emphasised by that 10-0 opening-day defeat.

• 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, doing so in 2014.

Bayern Munich are rightly one of the favourites to go on and win this year's Club World Cup, with the German giants being one of 12 clubs to have won the prize in the past - doing so in both 2013 and 2020. With England captain Harry Kane picking up his first major trophy this season, defenders at the CWC will have to be at their best to maintain the supremely confident striker - with Kane among the favourites to finish as the tournament's top scorer.

• Country: Germany

• Founded: 1900

• League titles: 34

• Manager: Vincent Kompany

• Pre-tournament odds: 6/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: Bayern Munich have scored 100 league goals in a Bundesliga season twice, doing so in both the 1971/72 and 2019/20 campaigns.

Portugal's most successful club, Benfica have never previously qualified for the Club World Cup, and are one of two Portuguese sides to take on the challenge this summer. The Eagles only finished second in the league this season, and also lost a cup final to league champions Sporting - conceding an equaliser in the 11th minute of stoppage time before then losing in extra time.

• Country: Portugal

• Founded: 1904

• League titles: 38

• Manager: Bruno Lage

• Pre-tournament odds: 40/1

• Group: C

• Fun Fact: Benfica won the European Cup in back-to-back seasons, lifting the trophy in both 1961 and 1962.

One of two Argentine sides taking part in the States, Boca Juniors qualified for the Club World Club through their 2023 performances in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. They're no strangers to the global stage, even reaching the CWC final in the 2007/08 season, where they lost to AC Milan. They complete an intriguing Group C.

• Country: Argentina

• Founded: 1905

• League titles: 35

• Manager: Mariano Herron

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: C

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

Borussia Dortmund will enjoy facing teams from all over the world in Group F, with their opponents coming from Brazil, South Korea and South Africa. The Germans are heavy favourites to progress from their group, and are one of 12 European sides to have earned 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: Dortmund have finished second in the Bundesliga seven times since they last won the league back in the 2011/12 season.

Botafogo have been given an extremely tough group at this year's CWC, with Champions League winners PSG and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid both standing between them and the round of 16. That being said, Botafogo are the current holders of both the Brazilian title and the Copa Libertadores, and upset the odds to qualify for the round of 16 ahead of Atletico Madrid.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1904

• League titles: 3

• Manager: Renato Paiva

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: Botafogo are the third team ever to win the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian top flight in the same season - and just the second since 1963.

The first of two Premier League sides battling it out in the States, Chelsea come into the Club World Cup off the back of an excellent 2024/25 season, securing both Champions League qualification and Europa Conference League glory. The Blues enter this year's CWC as former champions, lifting the trophy in 2021 thanks to 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 trophies - and they have won 20 of these since 2000.

The reigning Tunisian champions, ES Tunis aren't given much hope of progressing out of a tricky group that contains Chelsea, Flamengo and LAFC. They have featured at a few different FIFA Cub World Cups in the past, settling for a respectable fifth-placed finish in 2019.

• Country: Tunisia

• Founded: 1919

• League titles: 34

• Manager: Maher Kanzari

• Pre-tournament odds: 500/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: The Tunisian champions went the entire 2024/25 season without losing a single league game at home.

Currently top of the Brazilian Serie A, Flamengo are enjoying a strong season under manager Filipe Luis, losing just once in the league - which came with a 97th minute sickener away at Cruzeiro. They do come into this tournament with some real CWC pedigree too, reaching the final in 2019 before losing to Liverpool after extra time.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1895

• League titles: 7

• Manager: Filipe Luis

• Pre-tournament odds: 33/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: During the early 1980s, Flamengo set a ridiculous record of 52 consecutive victories.

Fluminense's group provides them with some unique challenges this year, but also gives them an excellent chance of progression to the round of 16 alongside Group F favourites Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilians actually reached the final at the most recent Club World Cup, losing 4-0 to a rampant Manchester City side.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1902

• League titles: 4

• Manager: Renato Gaucho

• Pre-tournament odds: 66/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Between 2013 and 2019, Fluminense only finished in the top half of the Brazilian Serie A once. Since then, they have only finished outside the top seven on one occasion.

Kicking off their home tournament and their first ever Club World Cup, Inter Miami's qualification caused some uproar when they were allocated as hosts despite not being the MLS champions - but global fans are perhaps pleased with the decision. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, everyone was watching the seven-year-old club with real anticipation.

• 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 pioneer, David Beckham.

After being embarrassed in the recent Champions League thrashing by PSG, Inter come into the FIFA Club World Cup with a reputation to restore and critics to win over. With Cristian Chivu replacing Simone Inzaghi after the Italian's exit, this is a new dawn for the Nerazzurri - and kicking off with a global trophy would have been the ideal start.

• Country: Italy

• Founded: 1908

• League titles: 20

• Manager: Cristian Chivu

• Pre-tournament odds: 16/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: Inter Milan have won the UEFA Champions League three times, but have also lost the final on a further four occasions.

Italy's most successful club, Juventus are yet to get their hands on the Club World Cup trophy - but they are tipped to get out of their group and reach the knockout stages. Alongside Man City, Juventus face Al Ain and Wydad AC in Group G, and with the likes of Kenan Yildiz, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani in their ranks, they can certainly cause problems for any defence they face.

• 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 - a staggering 23 more than next best Inter Milan.

The second American team to feature in this list - and the third team to have been founded in the last 21 years - LAFC were the final team to be confirmed at this year's tournament after a dramatic extra-time winner in the FIFA Club World Cup Play-In. With star players such as Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud on their books, the potential was there for a few familiar faces to provide some special moments.

• Country: USA

• Founded: 2014

• League titles: 1

• Manager: Steven Cherundolo

• Pre-tournament odds: 80/1

• Group: D

• Fun Fact: LAFC enter the tournament off the back of a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Mamelodi Sundowns are currently on an unbreakable streak of winning trophies, lifting the last eight league titles. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams - one of our players to watch at this year's FIFA Club World Cup - was even nominated for the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards last year, which goes a long way to explaining why. With odds of 500/1 before the tournament, they were never fancied, but they were certainly entertaining.

• 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 one previous Club World Cup, finishing sixth in 2016.

The current Club World Cup champions, Manchester City are the team to beat coming into the tournament, with sustained success over recent years and a point to prove after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign. Exciting new signings will light up the tournament for Pep Guardiola's side, who begin life without Premier League icon Kevin De Bruyne, and it's no surprise to see them firmly among the front-runners to retain their title.

• Country: England

• Founded: 1880

• League titles: 10

• Manager: Pep Guardiola

• Pre-tournament odds: 11/2

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Man City only won two First Division titles before 2011, but have won eight in the 15 years since.

Monterrey will fancy their chances of progressing from Group E, with familiar faces like Sergio Ramos and Lucas Ocampos bringing valuable experience of winning trophies. Ahead of Mexico co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, the majority of the squad will be keen to prove their talents on a global scale and whet the appetite for next summer's showpiece.

• Country: Mexico

• Founded: 1945

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Domenec Torrent

• Pre-tournament odds: 200/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: This is Monterrey's sixth appearance at a Club World Cup, with their best ever showing coming in 2019 as they finished third.

Grouped alongside tournament favourites Real Madrid and Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal, Pachuca have it all to do if they want to progress to the round of 16 - especially considering they have won just one of their last five games ahead of the tournament. The Mexicans are one of four CONCACAF teams to have qualified for this year's CWC, and have a familiar face leading the line in the form of Salomon Rondon.

• Country: Mexico

• Founded: 1892

• League titles: 7

• Manager: Jaime Lozano

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: Pachuca were the first football club to be founded in Mexico, and were a founding member of the country's first amateur football league.

After back-to-back league titles in 2022 and 2023, Palmeiras were knocked off their perch by fellow Club World Cup competitors Botafogo last year. The 'Verdão' have more Brazilian titles than any other side, and with five previous Club World Cup appearances, they will be ready to take the global stage by storm - proven by the fact they qualified from Group A as group winners.

• Country: Brazil

• Founded: 1914

• League titles: 12

• Manager: Abel Ferreira

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Before their consecutive league titles, Palmeiras also won the Copa Libertadores in both 2020 and 2021.

PSG don't need much of an introduction, especially after their historic Champions League triumph at the end of May, but they come into this tournament as the in-form team. Second-favourites behind Real Madrid, PSG have the Ballon d'Or favourite in Ousmane Dembele, one of the most exciting youngsters in the world in Desire Doue, and levels of confidence that most teams can only dream of.

• Country: France

• Founded: 1970

• League titles: 13

• Manager: Luis Enrique

• Pre-tournament odds: 9/2

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: PSG have won 11 of the last 13 Ligue 1 titles, having previously only won the league twice.

Despite winning 30 Liga Portugal titles, Porto have only finished top of the league once in the last five years, with Sporting and Benfica taking advantage. Surprisingly, the 2025 edition of the Club World Cup will be their first appearance at the tournament, and while they weren't backed to go on and win it, it was perhaps a surprise to see them crash out of the groups.

• Country: Portugal

• Founded: 1893

• League titles: 30

• Manager: Martin Anselmi

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: A

• Fun Fact: Porto are the most recent Portuguese team to win the UEFA Champions League, lifting the trophy in 2004 under Jose Mourinho's management.

Pre-tournament favourites and one of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid will always be the team to watch. Their group match against Al Hilal - one of our 2025 Club World Cup games to watch - delivered a highly intriguing encounter, and after a trophyless season ended with Carlo Ancelotti being replaced by former midfielder Xabi Alonso, a new era 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 decorated side in Club World Cup history, winning the competition five times.

River Plate have featured in two previous FIFA Club World Cups, and have remarkably never finished lower than third place. Defeat to Barcelona in the 2015 final saw them pick up the silver medal, while a bronze medal was claimed in 2018 after beating Kashima Antlers in the third-place play-off.

• Country: Argentina

• Founded: 1901

• League titles: 38

• Manager: Marcelo Gallardo

• Pre-tournament odds: 50/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: River Plate's iconic red sash that adorns their home shirt was inspired by a dream, all the way back in the early 1900s.

After qualifying somewhat surprisingly for the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup, RB Salzburg come to the states as the lowest ranked European side. A difficult group featuring Real Madrid and Al Hilal made progressing to the knockouts a difficult task, but young talents proved to be an exciting watch.

• Country: Austria

• Founded: 1933

• League titles: 17

• Manager: Thomas Letsch

• Pre-tournament odds: 66/1

• Group: H

• Fun Fact: RB Salzburg won 10 consecutive league titles between 2013 and 2023.

The third and final American side to be taking part in this summer's tournament, Seattle Sounders boast a decent trophy cabinet that even includes the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League. Currently sixth in the MLS, Seattle Sounders will need to rediscover the form that saw them claim that trophy, and will look to the likes of former Rangers winger Ryan Kent for inspiration.

• Country: USA

• Founded: 2007

• League titles: 2

• Manager: Brian Schmetzer

• Pre-tournament odds: 100/1

• Group: B

• Fun Fact: Seattle Sounders were the first MLS team to compete in the Club World Cup, doing so in 2023.

With pre-tournament odds of 200/1, Ulsan aren't expected to pull up many trees at this year's CWC, but just one defeat in eight games coming into the tournament has them in decent form. Games against the likes of Borussia Dortmund were brilliant occasions for the South Koreans, and with their Argentina-esque away kit, perhaps they hoped to inherit some of the 2022 World Cup spirit.

• Country: South Korea

• Founded: 1983

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Pan-Gom Kim

• Pre-tournament odds: 200/1

• Group: F

• Fun Fact: Ulsan have won the AFC Champions League on two separate occasions, doing so in 2012 and 2020.

Having played in two previous FIFA Club World Cups, and even claiming a bronze medal in 2007, the Japanese side are no strangers to the world stage. They lost to eventual winners Inter Milan that year, and faced the Italians again this year in an exciting Group E match.

• Country: Japan

• Founded: 1950

• League titles: 5

• Manager: Maciej Skorza

• Pre-tournament odds: 150/1

• Group: E

• Fun Fact: Urawa's most recent J. League triumph came back in 2006, as they won the league by five points.

Finally, we have Wydad AC, Morocco's sole representative at this year's tournament. With Man City and Juventus in their group, they faced an almost impossible task to progress to the round of 16, but facing the European giants were memorable occasions nonetheless.

• Country: Morocco

• Founded: 1937

• League titles: 22

• Manager: Amine Benhachem

• Pre-tournament odds: 500/1

• Group: G

• Fun Fact: Wydad AC have won the CAF Champions League three times, last lifting the trophy in 2022.

So, now you have a brief insight into every single team at this season's FIFA Club World Cup. You can explore some of our other CWC content to get an even better picture of the tournament, with a detailed betting guide, a full fixture schedule, and even a closer look at all eight groups.

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