The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be the largest edition yet, featuring 32 elite clubs competing across the United States. With a revamped format, the tournament promises a month filled with top-tier football action. However, some prominent teams, including English heavyweights Liverpool and Arsenal, will be absent. So, what’s the reason behind these Premier League clubs not qualifying?
Why are Liverpool and Arsenal not included in the 2025 Club World Cup? Understanding the qualification criteria.
Among the 32 teams that have secured their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, 12 hail from Europe. Each nation is limited to a maximum of two representatives. For England, the chosen clubs are Manchester City and Chelsea, who qualified as two of the last three Champions League champions. To claim Chelsea’s spot, either Liverpool or Arsenal would have needed to win the Champions League in the previous season, which they unfortunately did not, resulting in their exclusion from the tournament.
Which other prominent clubs will not participate in the 2025 Club World Cup?
Several other renowned teams will also be notable absentees from the Club World Cup. Barcelona will miss out as the two available slots for Spanish teams have been taken by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Additionally, Al Nassr will not be competing, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the opportunity to add the Club World Cup trophy to his illustrious collection.
What is the final roster of teams qualified for the Club World Cup 2025?
Group A: Porto, Palmeiras, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Benfica, Auckland
Group D: Chelsea, Flamengo, Esperance Tunis, Club Leon
Group E: Inter, River Plate, Urawa Reds, Monterrey
Group F: Dortmund, Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, Ulsan
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain, Wydad
Group H: Salzburg, Real Madrid, Pachuca, Al Hilal
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