The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be the largest in history, showcasing 32 elite clubs from around the globe in the United States. With a revamped format, the tournament promises a month filled with top-tier football. However, some significant teams, including the LaLiga powerhouses Barcelona, will be absent. So, what led to their exclusion?
Why wasn’t Barcelona qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup? An overview of the rankings
Out of the 32 clubs participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, 12 hail from Europe. This includes the most recent UEFA Champions League winners: Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea. The other nine European spots were determined through a ranking system that assessed performances across the last four seasons, with a crucial limitation—only two clubs from each nation are eligible to qualify.
Real Madrid’s triumphs in the Champions League in 2022 and 2024 guaranteed their participation, leaving room for just one additional Spanish club. Atlético Madrid secured the spot over Barcelona, thanks to their superior European performances. Although Barcelona clinched the La Liga title in 2023, their early exits from the Champions League in both 2022 and 2023, along with a round of 16 finish the previous year, ultimately hindered their chances of qualification.
Which other prominent teams will be absent this year?
Barcelona is not the only footballing heavyweight missing from this year’s tournament. Premier League challengers Liverpool and Arsenal also failed to qualify. Additionally, Al Nassr will not feature, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the opportunity to potentially add the Club World Cup to his already extensive collection of trophies.
What is the final roster of qualified teams 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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