Get ready, Atlanta! The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is bringing global football powerhouses to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.1 Here’s a closer look at the six incredible teams that will be gracing our pitch, along with their key details and star players (stats through June 3)!
Atlanta is set to host some of the world’s most exciting club football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025! Here’s a rundown of the six formidable teams you’ll see competing right here in our city:
1. Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
- Founded: 1968
- League (2024/25 Finish): ADNOC Pro League (fifth, 44 points)2
- How Qualified: Champions of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League
- Club World Cup Best Finish: 2018 runner-up3
- Club World Cup Group: G
- Owner: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president
- Manager: Vladimir Ivic
- Nickname: Al Zaeem (The Leader or The Boss)
- Colors: Purple, gold, and white
- Important Trophies: 14 ADNOC Pro League titles, seven UAE President’s Cups4
- Key Player (2024/25): Kodjo Laba (20 goals)
- Get ready for “The Boss” from the UAE, a team with a strong track record in Asian football and a runner-up finish in this very competition!
2. Chelsea (England)
- Founded: 1905
- League (2024/25 Finish): Premier League (fourth, 69 points)5
- How Qualified: Finalist in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League
- Club World Cup Best Finish: 2021 winner
- Club World Cup Group: D
- Owner: Todd Boehly
- Manager: Enzo Maresca
- Nickname: The Blues
- Colors: Blue and white
- Important Trophies: Six Premier League titles, eight FA Cups, two UEFA Champions League titles6
- Key Players: Cole Palmer (15 goals, 8 assists), Nicolas Jackson (10 goals), Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo
- A true European giant and former Club World Cup champion! “The Blues” are bringing their Premier League flair and a roster of high-profile talents to Atlanta.
3. Inter Miami (U.S.)
- Founded: 2018
- League (2024 Finish): MLS (first, 74 points)
- How Qualified: Selected by FIFA (as host nation representative)
- Club World Cup Best Finish: First appearance
- Club World Cup Group: A
- Owners: Jorge Mas, Jose Mas, David Beckham
- Manager: Javier Mascherano
- Nickname: The Herons
- Colors: Pink and black
- Important Trophies: One Leagues Cup
- Key Players (This Season): Lionel Messi (10 goals, 6 assists), Luis Suarez (5 goals, 7 assists), Telasco Segovia (4 goals, 5 assists)
- The MLS darlings are coming to our pitch! With legendary figures like Messi and Suarez leading “The Herons,” expect electrifying moments and a huge buzz whenever they play!
4. LAFC (U.S.)
- Founded: 2014
- League (2024 Finish): MLS (third, 64 points)
- How Qualified: Defeated Club America in a playoff
- Club World Cup Best Finish: First appearance
- Club World Cup Group: D
- Owner: Consortium
- Manager: Steve Cherundolo
- Nickname: The Black and Gold
- Colors: Black and gold
- Important Trophies: One MLS Cup, one U.S. Open Cup
- Key Players (This Season): Denis Bouanga (7 goals), Jeremy Ebobisse (3 goals), Hugo Lloris (5 shutouts)
- Our fellow MLS powerhouses, “The Black and Gold,” earned their spot through a thrilling playoff win! They’re known for their attacking style and will surely bring a dynamic presence.
5. Manchester City (England)
- Founded: 1880
- League (2024/25 Finish): Premier League (third, 71 points)
- How Qualified: Won the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League
- Club World Cup Best Finish: 2023 winner
- Club World Cup Group: G
- Owner: Abu Dhabi United Group
- Manager: Pep Guardiola
- Nickname: Citizens, Cityzens, Blues or Sky Blues
- Colors: Sky blue, white
- Important Trophies: 10 Premier League titles, 7 FA Cups, 1 UEFA Champions League title
- Key Players: Erling Haaland (22 goals), Phil Foden (7 goals), Savinho (8 assists), Jeremy Doku (3 goals, 6 assists), Bernardo Silva (4 goals, 4 assists)
- The reigning champions of Europe and the Club World Cup! Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius and a squad full of global superstars like Haaland and Foden make “The Citizens” a must-watch team.7
6. Porto (Portugal)
- Founded: 1893
- League (2024/25 Finish): Primeira Liga (third, 71 points)
- How Qualified: UEFA ranking pathway
- Club World Cup Best Finish: First appearance
- Club World Cup Group: A
- Owner: Supporters
- Manager: Martin Anselmi
- Nickname: Dragons, Blue and whites
- Colors: Blue and white
- Important Trophies: 30 Primeira Liga titles, two UEFA Champions League titles
- Key Players: Samu Aghehowa (19 goals), Rodrigo Mora (10 goals), Martim Fernandes (6 assists)
- A storied club from Portugal with a rich history of domestic and European success. “The Dragons” are making their first Club World Cup appearance and will bring exciting talent to our stadium!
Get ready, Atlanta! This is going to be an unforgettable summer of football as these incredible teams battle it out right here in our city!
