Club World Cup 2025: Bayern and Dortmund take off in the USA!

Club World Cup 2025: Bayern and Dortmund take off in the USA!

FC Bayern Munich checked in in Orlando, Florida today, ready for the exciting Club World Cup taking place from June 14th to July 13th, 2025. Bayern are led by captain Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Jamal Musiala. National players such as Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer travel to the USA on Thursday, while coach Niko Kovac begins his trip to the USA with Borussia Dortmund on Friday. Dortmund captain Emre Can is missing due to adductor problems, but 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham, brother of Jude Bellingham, who moved to Real Madrid for over 100 million euros, will support the team.

This revamped FIFA Club World Cup brings with it some surprises: a total of 32 teams will compete in 63 games, with total prize money worth an impressive $1 billion. The winner can look forward to up to $125 million. Loud mainpost.de The opening game will take place on June 14th between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. Bayern begin their Group C adventure against Auckland City on June 15 and also have meetings with Boca Juniors and Benfica on the agenda.

Tournament format and teams

The tournament format has been expanded to 8 groups of 4 teams each, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the round of 16. Borussia Dortmund plays in Group F and faces Fluminense on June 17, followed by further games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD. The German league is well represented: In addition to Bayern and Dortmund, FC Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Juventus Turin, FC Porto, Benfica Lisbon and RB Salzburg are also taking part.

The teams from South America are also well represented, with 6 participants, including four Brazilian clubs: Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo. The prizes and mode were set by FIFA in collaboration with the European Club Association, with a global solidarity model of $250 million invested in club football. This is seen as a sign of support for international club football, as shown on inside.fifa.com reported.

Criticism and transmission

However, the Club World Cup is also viewed critically. Jürgen Klopp described the tournament as “useless” and noted the high physical and mental strain it places on the players. Nevertheless, the football world is looking forward to the broadcasts: All games are streamed free of charge on DAZN, and Bayern and Dortmund can also be seen on Sat.1 and in the live stream on Joyn and “ran.de”.

Overall, the football world is ready and fans can look forward to an exciting tournament in which both long-established stars and young talents fight for fame and money. The final will take place at the impressive MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and the anticipation couldn't be higher.

Stay tuned to be informed about all the exciting developments and results of this international football festival.