Imam Ashour shines in the design of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.
Imam Ashour leads the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
The United States is preparing to host the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place from June 14 to July 13, 2025, with 32 clubs from all continents participating. The tournament will provide an opportunity for several top global clubs to compete for the title, including Egypt's Al Ahly Club, representing Africa.
Imam Ashour at the Heart of the Global Event
FIFA has launched a special promotional campaign for the Club World Cup, with Egyptian star Imam Ashour, Al Ahly's midfielder, gracing the official poster alongside some of the world's biggest football stars. Imam Ashour appeared alongside prominent players such as Argentina's Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), France's Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Norway's Erling Haaland (Manchester City), and England's Harry Kane (Bayern Munich).
The campaign also featured several renowned names, including Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal), France's Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), France's Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), and Argentina's Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan).
Opening Group: Al Ahly Faces Inter Miami in an Exciting Match
The tournament kicks off on June 15, 2025, with an exciting opening match between Egyptian champions Al Ahly and U.S. team Inter Miami. The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where African champions Al Ahly will meet the team led by Argentine football legend Lionel Messi. This match is one of the most anticipated of the tournament, drawing the attention of football fans worldwide.
Tournament Groupings
The tournament draw, held in December 2024, resulted in thrilling matchups between top clubs. Here are the groupings:
Group 1: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group 2: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle
Group 3: Bayern Munich, Benfica, Boca Juniors, Auckland City
Group 4: Flamengo, Chelsea, Esperance
Group 5: River Plate, Inter Milan, Monterrey, Urawa Reds
Group 6: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Sundowns, Ulsan Hyundai
Group 7: Manchester City, Juventus, Wydad, Al Ain
Group 8: Real Madrid, Salzburg, Al Hilal, Pachuca
Historic Financial Rewards
FIFA has revealed significant financial rewards to be distributed during the tournament. The team that wins the competition will receive $40 million, while the runner-up will earn $30 million. As for the preliminary stage, each team will receive $2 million for every win in the group stage, while teams that draw will get $1 million.
Additionally, FIFA has allocated further prizes depending on the stages of the tournament:
$7.5 million for teams qualifying for the Round of 16
$13.125 million for the Quarterfinals
$21 million for the Semifinals
These rewards are the largest in the history of the tournament, heightening the competition for the championship.
Global Attention on the Tournament
This expanded edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is expected to enhance the tournament's global standing, with the participation of the largest number of top clubs, making it a highly significant sporting event. Football fans worldwide will be eager to watch the stars of the game in this exceptional tournament, which will mark an important milestone in the careers of several clubs and players.
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