FC Porto is set to be among the 32 teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Coach Martin Anselmi and his squad are eager to showcase the exceptional football the Dragoes are renowned for when the tournament kicks off in the USA this June.
Overview of FC Porto at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The restructured 2025 Club World Cup will unfold in the USA this summer, featuring FC Porto as one of 12 European teams and one of only two representatives from Portugal. The tournament commences on Saturday, June 14th and will run for five weeks, culminating with the final on Sunday, July 13th.
Here, you’ll find all the important information regarding Porto’s participation in the 2025 Club World Cup, including their scheduled fixtures, opponents, broadcast information, and more.
Fixtures and Opponents
This edition of the Club World Cup will include 32 teams, divided into eight groups—a significant expansion from its previous format that featured just seven teams. Each team is now seeded and assigned to groups, with Porto placed in Group A. They will face Brazilian club SE Palmeiras, Egyptian giants Al Ahly, and Messi’s Inter Miami during the group stage.
Porto will encounter each team just once, beginning with their match against Palmeiras at MetLife Stadium in New York. Following this, they will take on Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before concluding their group stage against Al Ahly back at MetLife Stadium.
Group Stage Match Schedule
FC Porto vs. SE Palmeiras
Date: Sunday, June 15th
Kick-off: 6pm EDT | 11pm GMT
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York (NY)
Inter Miami CF vs. FC Porto
Date: Thursday, June 19th
Kick-off: 3pm EDT | 8pm GMT
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (GA)
FC Porto vs. Al Ahly FC
Date: Monday, June 23rd
Kick-off: 9pm EDT | 2am GMT (Tuesday, June 24th)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York (NY)
Knockout Stage Match Fixtures
Porto can progress to the knockout rounds by finishing either first or second in their group. Once the knockout stage begins with the round of 16, each team will play a one-off match against an opponent from a different group, based on their group placements—group winners facing group runners-up.
If Porto advances, they will meet either the winners or runners-up from Group B, which features prominent sides including Paris Saint Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders.
Potential Round of 16 Matches for Porto
Group A Winners vs. Group B Runners-up
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Kick-off: 12pm EDT | 5pm GMT
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (PA)
Group B Winners vs. Group A Runners-up
Date: Sunday, June 29th
Kick-off: 12pm EDT | 5pm GMT
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (GA)
Porto’s 2025 CWC Opponents
SE Palmeiras – Brazil
Palmeiras stands among the top powers in South American football, having clinched the Copa Libertadores three times, most recently in 2020 and 2021, which secured their place in the Club World Cup. They have also amassed 12 league titles, the highest in the league’s history.
Inter Miami CF – USA
Founded by David Beckham, Inter Miami boasts luminaries from Barcelona’s recent era, including Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez. They qualified for this tournament by winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the best team during the MLS regular season, thus claiming one of the host country spots.
Al Ahly FC – Egypt
Al Ahly qualified by winning the CAF Champions League in the 2020/21, 2022/23, and 2023/24 seasons. As one of Africa’s most beloved clubs, they have 43 league titles, 39 cup titles, and a record 12 CAF Champions League titles.
Broadcast Information: Where to Watch Porto at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
All 63 matches from the 2025 Club World Cup will be broadcast live on DAZN. Every game will be available for free, allowing fans of Porto or any other team to follow the tournament without incurring additional costs.
DAZN holds exclusive broadcasting rights and may sub-license matches to free-to-air channels. Additionally, supporters can watch Porto’s games online or download the DAZN App onto smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, or gaming consoles.
Projected Squad: FC Porto’s Lineup for the CWC 2025
For Porto, this gives them the opportunity to integrate new players into their squad ahead of the tournament, intensifying anticipation for any arrivals. Players with contracts expiring during the Club World Cup will be permitted to remain with their teams until the tournament concludes, ensuring that the squad remains intact. For those on loan, like Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira, arrangements must be made with the parent club.
Potential Porto Squad for the Club World Cup
Goalkeepers
Diogo Costa, Claudio Ramos, Samuel Portugal
Defenders
Nehuen Perez, Otavio, Tiago Djalo, Ze Pedro, Ivan Marcano, Francisco Moura, Zaidu, Joao Mario, Martim Fernandes
Midfielders
Alan Varela, Marko Grujić, Stephen Eustáquio, Vasco Sousa, Tomás Pérez, Fabio Vieira, Rodrigo Mora, Andre Franco
Forwards
William Gomes, Pepe, Gonçalo Borges, Samu Aghehowa, Deniz Güçlü, Danny Namaso
Standout Players to Watch
Samu Aghehowa
Had circumstances been different last summer, Samu Aghehowa could have been donning Chelsea’s blue instead of Porto’s. He’s currently making a name for himself as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers, netting 21 goals in Liga Portugal and Europa League across 35 appearances, and is being considered for Spain’s national team.
Rodrigo Mora
Regarded as a ‘generational talent’, 17-year-old Rodrigo Mora has already demonstrated performances that defy his age. He has made a notable impact with six goal contributions in his first 415 minutes of first-team football, including an assist on his debut in December. His continued development positions him as one of the brightest prospects in global football.
Diogo Costa
Rumours suggest that Costa may be the successor to Ederson at Manchester City. As Porto’s goalkeeper and Portugal’s first-choice since he was 22, the now 25-year-old has consistently showcased why he’s so highly regarded. He was named the Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Year for both the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons and has recorded 14 clean sheets in 27 league matches this term.
Odds of Winning: Porto’s Chances in the Competition
FC Porto is considered a long shot for claiming victory in the Club World Cup. While they are expected to progress from their group and compete fiercely against any opponent, betting operator Paddy Power has set Porto’s odds at 28/1 for the overall tournament win, trailing considerably behind favourites such as Real Madrid at 7/2, Manchester City at 9/2, Bayern Munich at 11/2, and Chelsea at 17/2.
How FC Porto Qualified for the 2025 Tournament
Porto secured their spot in the 2025 Club World Cup through the UEFA ranking pathway after achieving a strong ranking due to their performances in the UEFA Champions League from 2021 to 2024.
Porto’s 2025 Club World Cup Kit
Currently, there is no special kit announcement for Porto for the Club World Cup. However, an exclusive section in the official FC Porto Store for the Club World Cup indicates that ‘exclusive jerseys’ may be on the horizon.
Have FC Porto Ever Clinched the Club World Cup?
Porto has never participated in a Club World Cup previously. They are famously known for their UEFA Champions League win under Jose Mourinho in 2004. However, the tournament was not held from 2001 to 2004 due to various reasons. Now, Porto is finally set to make their long-awaited appearance in the tournament.
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