The highly anticipated expanded FIFA Club World Cup, conceived by Gianni Infantino, is set to feature 32 elite club teams from around the world. This tournament aims to determine the best club team globally. The competition promises exciting and unusual match-ups.
Here’s a comprehensive ranking of all 32 clubs:
1. PSG (France)
2. Real Madrid (Spain)
3. Manchester City (England)
4. Bayern Munich (Germany)
5. Inter Milan (Italy)
6. Atletico Madrid (Spain)
7. Chelsea (England)
8. Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
9. Juventus (Italy)
10. Benfica (Portugal)
11. Flamengo (Brazil)
12. River Plate (Argentina)
13. Palmeiras (Brazil)
14. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
15. Boca Juniors (Argentina)
16. Porto (Portugal)
17. Fluminense (Brazil)
18. Red Bull Salzberg (Austria)
19. Botafogo (Brazil)
20. Al Ahly (Egypt)
21. Seattle Sounders (United States)
22. Inter Miami (United States)
23. Monterrey (Mexico)
24. Pachuca (Mexico)
25. LAFC (United States)
26. Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
27. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
28. Ulsan HD (Korea)
29. Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
30. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia)
31. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
32. Auckland City (New Zealand)
**Schedule Overview:**
* Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
* Round of 16: June 28 – July 1
* Quarterfinals: July 4 – July 5
* Semifinals: July 8 – 9
* Final: July 13
**Group Stage Draw:**
* Group A: Al Ahly, FC Porto, SE Palmeiras, Inter Miami
* Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
* Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, SL Benfica
* Group D: Chelsea, Flamengo, Espérance de Tunis, LAFC
* Group E: Inter Milan, River Plate, CF Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
* Group F: Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
* Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain FC, Wydad AC
* Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, CF Pachuca, FC Salzburg