No, it’s not the 2026 World Cup just yet—but something big is underway. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has officially kicked off in the United States, bringing together 32 top clubs from around the globe for a revamped, month-long tournament—and StarTimes is your home for every match, live and exclusive.
Forget the old 7-team version. FIFA’s new format expands the tournament to match the scale of the national World Cup, with 63 matches across 11 U.S. cities, featuring global heavyweights like Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, Chelsea, Boca Juniors, Al Ahly, and Inter Miami, led by none other than Lionel Messi.
Some call it FIFA’s most ambitious club project yet. Others call it too much football. Either way, it’s happening—and it’s massive.
What You Need to Know
- Host: United States
- Watch live: All matches on StarTimes
- Duration: June 14 – July 13
- Format: 32 teams, 8 groups, knockout rounds
- Prize Pool: Over $1 billion
Why It Matters
It’s the first time we’ll see club champions from every continent compete in a full-scale tournament—Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, CONCACAF, and Oceania. But the format, prize money, and global reach make this more than just a preseason event. It’s a preview of what the future of world football could look like—commercial, competitive, and continentally inclusive.
Don’t Miss
- Messi’s Inter Miami debuting on home soil
- Kylian Mbappé chasing silverware with Real Madrid
- Al Ahly vs. Palmeiras in a rematch of continental kings
- Manchester City, Chelsea, PSG, Flamengo, and River Plate aiming to dominate
Catch every match live on StarTimes and stream on the StarTimes ON app.
This is world club football like you’ve never seen it.
