This year's Club World Cup will see 32 of world football's best club teams compete in this new-look FIFA tournament.
Clubs from across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America have secured their place in the competition which gets underway on Saturday, June 14.
One of the teams competing in the opening game is Inter Miami of the MLS which has quickly become a major brand in football.
This is due to the club's co-owner, football superstar David Beckham, and the star studded players on the squad which includes arguably the greatest of all time, Lionel Messi.
But will the Argentine feature at this year's tournament?
Will Lionel Messi play at the Club World Cup in 2025?
With Inter Miami being a part of the tournament, it's expected that Lionel Messi will play.
The only major concern will be how Messi fairs in the international window which takes place prior to this year's Club World Cup.
Messi's Argentina are involved in two World Cup qualifiers on June 4 against Chile and June 9 against Colombia.
With Messi being the captain, he will be playing for his national side.
If the World Cup winner gets through these two matches without any major injuries, expect Messi to play a major part in Inter Miami's Club World Cup campaign.
When is 2025 Club World Cup?
This year's 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.
- 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
How many teams are playing in 2025 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
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