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Match officials appointed for landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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Match officials appointed for landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Total of 117 match officials from 41 member associations selected Pierluigi Collina highlights that it will be a “privilege” for those involved to officiate at the inaugural edition of the tournament Referees to wear body cameras, with the feed available to fans via the exclusive global broadcaster, DAZN Following a thorough preparation process that included seminars with FIFA referees from all six confederations, the FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which will take place from 14 June to 13 July across 12 stadiums in 11 Host Cities in the United States. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations wil...
African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation
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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation

FIFA has confirmed a participation fee of $ 9.55 million for each of the four African teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). The inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA CWC will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. The four African clubs participating in the tournament are Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, and Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco. These teams will each receive the same amount as the clubs from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF). This generous payout is part of the USD 1 billion prize pool set for the tournament’s first edition, which will feature 32 clubs. FIFA's official website emphasi...
Long-standing FIFA Partner The Coca-Cola Company confirmed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ 
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Long-standing FIFA Partner The Coca-Cola Company confirmed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ 

Leading beverage company to activate at quadrennial global club competition FIFA Club World Cup™ set to bring together 32 of world’s top clubs from all six confederations Coca-Cola to offer fans innovative experiences across the tournament A long-time FIFA Partner and a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ since the 1978 edition, The Coca-Cola Company looks forward to continuing its partnership by activating the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Fans of 32 of the best-performing clubs on the planet can expect to encounter exclusive experiences and programmes as part of Coca-Cola’s activation across US cities and elsewhere around the world when the groundbreaking tournament takes place in June and July 2025. “The Coca-Cola Company has been involved in stadium a...
Gomaa, Madjer, Kalaba and Malango confirmed as Draw Assistants for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Draws
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Gomaa, Madjer, Kalaba and Malango confirmed as Draw Assistants for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Draws

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed four prominent African football figures as draw assistants for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final draws, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 20 February in Doha, Qatar. The four selected legends are Wael Gomaa(Egypt), Rabah Madjer (Algeria), Rainford Kalaba(Zambia), and Ben Malango (DR Congo). These distinguished individuals, each with an impressive track record in African football, will assist in conducting the much-anticipated draw, which will map out the path to the finals for the remaining eight teams in each tournament. The draw ceremony will be hosted at beIN SPORTS' world-class studios at the network’s MENA headquarters...
FIFA Club World Cup trophy completes three-nation African tour, final leg in Morocco in April
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FIFA Club World Cup trophy completes three-nation African tour, final leg in Morocco in April

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy in Cairo, Egypt (Photo by FIFA)      As part of the build-up to the expanded FIFA Club World Cup starting on 14 June, the tournament's glittering trophy has made a stopover in three African countries: South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia, whipping up enthusiasm and interest for the new competition. The trophy was hosted by the representative clubs of each of the three countries; Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt) and Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Egypt), who gave their fans and followers of the game in their cities the rare opportunity to have a feel of the trophy. Accompanied by a distinguished FIFA Legend, the beautifully designed 10-kg gold plated shield, was received to a rapturous welcome i...
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Official Match Ball unveiled by adidas
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Official Match Ball unveiled by adidas

FIFA’s long-standing partner announced as Official Supplier of upcoming FIFA Club World Cup adidas presents iconic ball inspired by host nation, the United States Connected ball technology to enable faster and more accurate officiating decisions at generation-defining tournament FIFA has announced adidas as the Official Supplier of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in truly eye-catching fashion, with the long-standing FIFA partner unveiling the tournament’s Official Match Ball, which features an iconic design and cutting-edge technology. The ball’s design pays homage to the host nation, the United States, incorporating bold graphics and emblems that celebrate and reflect the country’s heritage. Set against a pearlescent background, the match ball showcases striking jagged...
Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup play-offs and final go on sale
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Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup play-offs and final go on sale

Sales start on Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET Fans can complete their purchases on a first-come, first-served basis Ticket holders “will be part of football history” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino – video interview available for media to download for editorial purposes Fans from across the world can now secure tickets for all matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including the play-offs and the eagerly awaited final, as a new sales phase opens on Thursday, 16 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets. This next opportunity to secure a spot to witness FIFA’s new flagship global club competition will coincide with the start of the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour, which will give teams and fans the chance to see, up close,...
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Thursday, 19 December
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Thursday, 19 December

Fans will soon be able to secure their seats at FIFA’s new global club showpiece via FIFA.com/tickets Sales open on Thursday, 19 December at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET on a first-come, first-served basis Ticket prices start at USD 30 (excl. taxes and fees) for the first phase of the tournament The wait is almost over. Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ can soon take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the groundbreaking tournament. The first phase of ticket sales begins on Thursday, 19 December at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/ticketsand runs until Tuesday, 14 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET. Individual match tickets will be available for all 48 group-stage matches. General-public tickets are priced fr...
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match schedule released
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match schedule released

Venues, dates and kick-off times allocated to 63 matches  Final schedule confirms thrilling set of group stage fixtures and qualification paths to the final  Ticketing to launch on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 10:00 local time (16:00 CET) exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets Opening match to be a stand-alone fixture on Saturday, 14 June 2025 to celebrate the start of an epic inaugural tournament Following the much-anticipated draw that revealed the eight groups that comprise the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, football fans around the world now also know exactly where and when to follow their clubs at FIFA's new global club showpiece which is taking place in the United States from Saturday, 14 June to Sunday, 13 July 2025. FIFA has published the 63-game match schedule wit...