30 of 32 teams have already been confirmed for the 2025 Club World Cup in the USA. FIFA is putting all its efforts into planning, logistics and commercial agreements to make this tournament the ultimate destination for teams around the world, similar to the World Cup for national teams. Inter Miami And Lionel Messi Stay tuned for the allocation of a place.
The 12 representatives of UEFA (Europe), 4 of CONCACAF (Caribbean, Central and North America), 4 of CAF (Africa), 4 of AFC (Asia), the team of OFC (Oceania) and 5 of 6 of CONMEBOL (South America) have already been confirmed.
One of the remaining spots will be awarded by the 2024 Copa Libertadores. If the winner is from a team that has already qualified, the spot will be awarded based on the points table. Otherwise, the new South American champion will secure the spot. The other spot will be awarded by the MLS, the association with the most important role in the host country.
In this context, the North American company is considering two options to award the opportunity to participate in the first Club World Cup with 32 teams. The first option is to award the spot to the current MLS champion. The second option is to hold a final between the MLS champion and the winner of the US Open Cup.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami controls the ball during the second half of the match against St. Louis City at Chase Stadium on June 1, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Therefore, there is still a real chance that Inter Miami could secure this place for the tournamentwhich will take place from June 15 to July 13 next year. Lionel Messi's team currently leads the Eastern Conference table with 56 points, putting them in a good position for the playoffs, which begin in October.
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In fact, the MLS will have to solve this problem in the coming weeks as both tournaments reach their decisive phase. In addition, FIFA plans to hold the draw to determine the teams in the eight groups between the end of December and the beginning of January, once all qualified teams have been determined.
The 30 teams that have already qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup:
UEFA: Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Juventus, Benfica, Porto, PSG and RB Salzburg.
Conmebol: Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, River Plate and Boca Juniors.
Concacaf: Seattle Sounders, Rayados de Monterrey, Club Leon and Pachuca.
AFC: Al Hilal, Al Ain, Urawa Red Diamonds and Ulsan Hyundai.
OFC: Auckland city.
CAF: Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Mamelody and Esperance.
When will Messi return to play for Inter Miami?
Lionel Messi has yet to return to the pitch following the sprain he sustained in the Copa America final in the United States on July 14. Speaking after Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Cincinnati, Gerardo Martino clarified that although Messi is already training with the ball, it will take some time before he regains full physical confidence. “I can't give any dates, but he is in the final stages of his recovery.” Said Martino.
