emirates7 - FIFA has confirmed that the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, now taking place in a new format, marks a historic moment in the evolution of global football. For the first time, clubs from every continent—including the UAE’s Al Ain FC—are competing together in an official, unified international tournament. FIFA stated that this transformation paves the way for new growth opportunities in the sport and helps expand its global audience.
In an announcement published on its official website, FIFA highlighted the restructured tournament as a defining milestone that will shape the future of football. It offers elite clubs and top-tier players the chance to compete in a world-class setting that upholds the core values of the game.
FIFA also expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved in the successful launch of the tournament, which kicked off with a high-energy match between Egypt’s Al Ahly and Inter Miami from the United States. The game, held at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, drew a crowd of 60,927 fans and was broadcast to a worldwide audience.
The opening match was described as a vibrant showcase of football’s spirit, capturing the energy and excitement that make the sport beloved across cultures. It set a strong tone for the rest of the competition, which is being hosted in the U.S. for the first time and will span multiple weeks in 12 different stadiums.
FIFA also noted that the event gives fans in the U.S. and globally a rare opportunity to see the sport’s biggest stars and most prestigious clubs compete at the highest level.
In an announcement published on its official website, FIFA highlighted the restructured tournament as a defining milestone that will shape the future of football. It offers elite clubs and top-tier players the chance to compete in a world-class setting that upholds the core values of the game.
FIFA also expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved in the successful launch of the tournament, which kicked off with a high-energy match between Egypt’s Al Ahly and Inter Miami from the United States. The game, held at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, drew a crowd of 60,927 fans and was broadcast to a worldwide audience.
The opening match was described as a vibrant showcase of football’s spirit, capturing the energy and excitement that make the sport beloved across cultures. It set a strong tone for the rest of the competition, which is being hosted in the U.S. for the first time and will span multiple weeks in 12 different stadiums.
FIFA also noted that the event gives fans in the U.S. and globally a rare opportunity to see the sport’s biggest stars and most prestigious clubs compete at the highest level.