Who is the favourite to win the FIFA Club World Cup?

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks off this summer -  a tournament you can see live and for free on DAZN. 

Hosted by the United States, the new format will feature 32 teams battling it out for the prize in an international tournament-style event this June and July. 

The best from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Oceania all compete, but who are the favourites heading into the tournament? 

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Who are the favourites for the Club World Cup? 

It may still be months until the tournament kicks off, but there are already clear favourites to become the first team to win the new-look competition. 

Oddschecker has current Premier League champions Manchester City as the favourites to lift the trophy, with Champions League holders Real Madrid just behind. 

The rank outsiders for the competition are New Zealanders Aukland City, while Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are seen as a 100/1 shot at being winners. 

Odds to win the FIFA Club World Cup 

• Manchester City 9/2
• Real Madrid 5/1
• Bayern Munich 7/1
• Chelsea 10/1
• Inter Milam 14/1
• Atletico Madrid 16/1
• PSG 16/1
• Juventus 25/1
• Borussia Dortmund 33/1
• Flamengo 40/1
• Palmeiras 40/1
• Al Hilal 40/1
• Botafogo 40/1
• Porto 40/1
• Boca Juniors 50/1
• Benfica 50/1
• River Plate 50/1
• Fluminense 66/1
• Seattle Sounders 100/1
• RB Salzburg 100/1
• Inter Miami 100/1
• Al-Ahly 150/1
• Urawa Red Diamonds 200/1
• Ulsan 200/1
• Al-Ain 200/1
• Pachuca 200/1
• Leon 300/1
• Sundowns FC 500/1
• Wydad FC 500/1
• Esperance de Tunis 750/1
• Aukland City 1000/1 

Odds correct as of January 13, 2025.

How does the Club World Cup work? 

The Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium. 

The tournament begins with an eight-pool group stage and then forms a traditional knockout format until the final. 

• Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
• Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
• Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
• Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
• Final: Sunday, July 13

Which teams are competing at the Club World Cup?

In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented. 

Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts. 

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Al Hilal
Urawa Red Diamonds
Al Ain
Ulsan HD

Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Al Ahly
Wydad AC
Esperance de Tunis
Mamelodi Sundowns

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)

Monterrey
Seattle Sounders FC
Leon
Pachuca

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

Palmeiras
Flamengo
Fluminense
Botafogo
River Plate
Boca Juniors

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)

Auckland City

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

Chelsea
Real Madrid
Manchester City
Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Milan
Porto
Benfica
Borussia Dortmund
Juventus
Atletico Madrid
Red Bull Salzburg

Host

Inter Miami

 

Who will play who at the Club World Cup? 

The 32 teams have been drawn into eight groups, with the top two progressing to the knockout rounds. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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