When did the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup take place?
The tournament took place from June 14 to the 13th of July 2025. It was held across twelve venues in eleven cities throughout the United States.
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The tournament took place from June 14 to the 13th of July 2025. It was held across twelve venues in eleven cities throughout the United States.
Chelsea won the competition by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3, 0 in the final match. The championship game occurred at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the 13th of July 2025.
The revised structure replaced the annual seven-team format with a quadrennial model featuring 32 teams. Teams qualified through winners of confederation top club competitions or via rankings determined by points earned.
FIFA announced the selection of twelve venues including Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Audi Field in Washington D.C. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens hosted the opening match while MetLife Stadium served as the venue for the championship game.
Weather-related disruptions affected several matches due to thunderstorms and lightning detection protocols causing stoppages ranging from around 46 minutes to nearly two hours. High temperatures posed additional challenges for midday kickoffs creating uneven playing conditions.