MetLife Stadium is getting ready to host some major soccer action as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 comes to the United States for the very first time! East Rutherford, New Jersey, is set to be a central hub for this expanded tournament.
This massive event features 32 top club teams from around the world, and MetLife Stadium will be busier than any other venue. It’s scheduled to host a total of nine matches throughout the competition, including the grand final!
Fans can catch some exciting group stage matchups right here at MetLife, featuring clubs from countries like Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Egypt, and South Korea. Here are the specific group stage games lined up for the stadium:
- June 15, 2025: SE Palmeiras vs. FC Porto
- June 17, 2025: Fluminense FC vs. Borussia Dortmund
- June 19, 2025: SE Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly FC
- June 21, 2025: Fluminense FC vs. Ulsan HD
- June 23, 2025: FC Porto vs. Al Ahly FC
The high-stakes knockout rounds will also make their way to MetLife. The stadium will host crucial matches leading up to the championship:
- July 5, 2025: Quarterfinal
- July 8, 2025: Semifinal
- July 9, 2025: Semifinal
- July 13, 2025: Championship (The Final!)
Just a quick note on how the tournament works: it kicks off with 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group then advance to the single-elimination knockout stage.
And if you’re wondering about the difference between this and the standard FIFA World Cup, it’s pretty straightforward: the Club World Cup showcases the best club teams globally, while the traditional World Cup features national teams.
