FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Odds and favourites ...Middle East

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is a 32-team tournament featuring club sides from across the planet, being hosted in 12 different stadiums in the United States between June 14 and July 13. 

This is the first iteration of the expanded competition and it will be fascinating to see whether or not it is successful. The favourites to lift the trophy are the elite European representatives, but there will no doubt be a few twists and turns along the way.

Here is your must-read guide to the new-look Club World Cup, one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar this year.

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Club World Cup odds and favourites to win

It is time to take a look at the favourites to triumph at the 32-team event using the latest FIFA Club World Cup betting odds. Here are the five sides currently available at the shortest prices.

Paris Saint-Germain (11/4 with bet365)

It has been a quick turnaround for Paris Saint-Germain, who lifted the Champions League trophy just a fortnight before this tournament got underway. PSG won that final against Inter in record-breaking fashion, dismantling the Italian side 5-0, and they seem to be carrying that form into this tournament, putting four past both Atlético Madrid on matchday 1 – their toughest opponent, on paper, so far – and Inter Miami in the last 16.

They were, however, momentarily stunned by Brazilian side Botafogo in one of the upsets of the competition so far, before a comfortable 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders made sure of their progression to the knockouts as group winners.

Despite that hiccup in matchday 2, and despite Ballon d’Or candidate Ousmane Dembélé only now returning to action against the MLS outfit, Luis Enrique’s side have shown no signs of slowing down after a long season. The bookies have shortened their odds since the tournament kicked off and they are now joint favourites to be crowned world champions just weeks after becoming European champions.

Back Paris Saint-Germain to go all the way at the 2025 Club World Cup at 11/4 with bet365

Manchester City (11/4 with Ladbrokes)

Following their 5-2 thrashing of Juventus on matchday 3, Man City became the only side to finish with three wins from three in the group stage, and overtook Bayern Munich as the tournament’s top scorers – quite the feat given the German side had already rattled in 10 before City had kicked a ball.

In topping Group G, they have also avoided Real Madrid, who of course knocked City out of this season’s Champions League. Instead, they’ll take on Saudi side Al-Hilal tonight, the sole Asian representatives left in the competition.

The season just finished was City’s first without a trophy since 2016/17 – which was also Pep Guardiola’s first at the helm. They will be hungry to end what is, for them, a silverware drought and use this tournament to kickstart their challenge to win back the Premier League. They’re off to a flying start.

Back Manchester City to win the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at 11/4 with Ladbrokes

Real Madrid (11/2 with Coral)

With 15 Champions League victories to their name, Real Madrid are the most successful side in the history of European football. After adding Kylian Mbappé to a team that had just won that fifteenth title, however, they failed to live up to the hype in 2024/25, crashing out to Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

They also lost both domestic titles to fierce rivals Barcelona, meaning that the Frenchman still hasn’t won a trophy with the Spanish giants. Former player Xabi Alonso has been installed as the new manager following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti.

Alonso has been one of the hottest properties in the game after guiding Bayer Leverkusen to a historic Bundesliga title, without losing. Over the middle and long-term, there will be a lot of work for Alonso to do to get Real competing for major honours but they should still go deep into this competition.

A 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal in their opener may not have been the ideal start, but they staved off any fears of early elimination with a much more convincing display against Red Bull Salzburg – seeing off the Austrians 3-0.

Bet on Real Madrid to win the Club World Cup 2025 at 11/2 with Coral

Bayern Munich (6/1 with Sky Bet)

After having their long streak of domestic titles ended by the brilliant Bayer Leverkusen side of 2023/24, Bayern Munich restored their status as Deutscher Meister this season as Vincent Kompany went a long way to winning over the doubters when he was appointed last summer.

Bayern slightly underwhelmed in Europe, however, needing a last-gasp goal to sneak past Celtic before bowing out to Inter in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This is a chance for Bayern to demonstrate that they have what it takes to compete with – and ultimately beat – top teams from outside Germany.

That test is now on the horizon, with a quarter-final against PSG booked in for Saturday night. Bayern have again flattered to deceive slightly so far. They needed a late winner to see off Boca Juniors, and scored from all of their four shots on target against Flamengo in the last 16 – who made life very uncomfortable for the Bavarians in spells. In their only game against European opposition, they were beaten by Benfica.

Should they get past PSG, they may gain the momentum they need to go all the way. With this brace last night, Harry Kane has now caught up to his teammates in the scoring charts and he’ll be key to their hopes of taking down the European champions.

Tip Bayern Munich to be the Club World Cup winners at 6/1 with Sky Bet

Chelsea (8/1 with Betfred)

PSG aren’t the only side arriving in the States fresh off of lifting a European trophy – with Chelsea winning the relatively-new Conference League and completing what may become an unlikely hat trick of UEFA titles, having also won the more prestigious two twice each during the Roman Abramovich era.

It has been a turbulent few years under the new ownership of Todd Boehly and his investment partners, but that does not mean they will not be a threat at the Club World Cup. It is perhaps no surprise to see them installed as fifth favourites.

Enzo Maresca has now had a year to get his ideas across to his players, and there are signs that things are starting to come good. Chelsea’s squad is not as star-studded as the likes of PSG and Real Madrid, but they have recently proven their tournament pedigree.

They needed extra time to eventually see off Benfica in the last 16, and will now meet one of the few remaining non-European sides in the quarters – Palmeiras. The West Londoners did, however, come unstuck against another Brazilian side – Flamengo – in the group stage. It might not be plain sailing.

Choose Chelsea to achieve Club World Cup success at 8/1 with Betfred

Club World Cup 2025 Schedule

The Club World Cup began with 32 teams split into eight groups, much like the now-discontinued (international) World Cup and Champions League format. The top two in each section advanced to the round of 16, with every FIFA Club World Cup game from this point onwards becoming a straight knockout with the drama and intensity ratcheted up.

Here are all the dates for these pivotal win-or-go-home encounters:

Who has reached the knockout phase?

Here are the 16 sides who made it through the group stage. Most of the European sides safely progressed, with the exception of FC Porto and Atlético Madrid. The former were beaten by Messi’s Miami, the latter couldn’t recover from a heavy opening day defeat to PSG.

All four Brazilian sides made the cut, and at least one will be in the last eight too, albeit at the expense of another – with Palmeiras knocking out Botafogo.

New format of the 2025 Club World Cup

The previous edition of the Club World Cup involved only seven teams, so the 2025 version is almost like an entirely new event. Here is our brief explanation of the revamped format and the qualification process across all six FIFA confederations.

How do teams qualify for the Club World Cup?

There are different ways to qualify for the Club World Cup, but victory in a continental competition (such as the UEFA Champions League or the Copa Libertadores) in the previous four years (2021-2024) is the most straightforward.

Other spots are available to the highest-ranked teams in each continent over a four-year period, with a strict limit on two sides per country. The only exception to this rule is if numerous continental champions emerge from the same country, which is the case with Brazil this year.

One berth has been reserved for a team from the host nation, in this case Inter Miami. There was also a play-off match to determine the replacements for León, who were forced to withdraw due to FIFA’s multi-club ownership restrictions. Los Angeles FC defeated fellow Mexican side Club América 2-1 to make it three MLS sides in the competition – along with Seattle Sounders and the aforementioned Miami.

What is the Club World Cup prize money?

There is a total prize fund of $1 billion for the Club World Cup, with FIFA keen to make the tournament worthwhile for the 32 clubs involved. Every club will receive a share of $525m for merely taking part, while the remaining $475m is handed out according to performance at the competition.

If the winner comes from Europe as expected, they will earn a maximum of just short of $156m. European teams stand to earn more from the participation fund because of their superior commercial power.

Club World Cup teams: who is participating?

Let’s use this opportunity to take a look at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 qualified teams list – the table below lists each continent’s representatives and explains how they qualified. 

UEFA (Europe)

CONMEBOL (South America)

CAF (Africa)

AFC (Asia)

CONCACAF (North America, Central America and the Caribbean)

OFC (Oceania)

Stadiums for the 2025 Club World Cup

The United States was chosen by FIFA as the host nation for the 2025 Club World Cup in June 2023. 

Twelve stadiums in 11 cities were selected to stage games at the tournament and Club World Cup tickets for the biggest matches have been in high demand. Below is our overview of the grounds that are in use this summer.

How to bet on the 2025 Club World Cup

Most betting sites will cover the Club World Cup, but some will offer only a limited range of markets while others will take the tournament as seriously as the Champions League or the international World Cup. Here is some important information about how to bet on the event.

Tips for betting on the Club World Cup

Before you get started on your Club World Cup betting journey, have a read of our useful tips and tricks.

Conclusion: who will win the Club World Cup 2025?

The expanded Club World Cup is an exciting addition to the soccer schedule and the 2025 edition has already brought plenty of drama and intrigue.

With the vast majority of the European sides safely progressing through the group stage, it is hard to look past one of them going on to win the whole thing.

Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich are all worth watching, but in our view Real Madrid are the strongest contenders. The club has already made clear that it will take the tournament seriously and the sheer number of talented players at Xabi Alonso’s disposal may end up carrying them all the way to the trophy.

Choose Real Madrid as Club World Cup champions at 11/2 with Coral.

FAQ

1. When and where is the Club World Cup final?

The Club World Cup 2025 final will be held on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The home ground of NFL sides the New York Giants and the New York Jets, the Stadium has a capacity of 82,500.

2. Which EPL teams participate in the Club World Cup?

Two English Premier Leagues teams will be involved in the upcoming edition of the Club World Cup: Manchester City and Chelsea. 

3. How much does the Club World Cup winner get?

The winner of the Club World Cup final will receive $40m, having already pocketed a minimum of $74.63m from FIFA’s sporting performance fund on their way to the showpiece event.

4. Why are Chelsea in the Club World Cup?

Chelsea are in the Club World Cup due to winning the Champions League in 2020/21, beating Manchester City in the final. As the Club World Cup will run on a four-year cycle, much like the World Cup, all teams who win the Champions League between edition will qualify.

5. Why are Liverpool not in the Club World Cup?

Liverpool are absent from the Club World Cup because they did not win the Champions League in the qualifying period between 2020/21 and 2023/24. There is a limit on two teams per country, with Chelsea and Manchester City taking England’s places, so there was no room for Liverpool or any other Premier League outfits.

About the author

Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.

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