FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Spreads to 34 US Cities Across 16 States

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted by the United States, featuring 32 teams competing across 11 cities and 12 stadiums, including notable venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and GEODIS Park in Nashville, which will host three matches. In addition to match venues, 34 cities across 16 states have been designated as base camps where teams will train and engage with local communities through open training sessions and soccer festivals, bringing the event closer to fans nationwide. This tournament serves as a precursor and test run for the larger 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico, featuring expanded participation and extensive infrastructure including numerous base camps like those in North Texas. Meanwhile, planning is underway for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, set to expand to 48 teams, with U.S. cities already expressing strong interest in hosting and preparing formal bids. The growing enthusiasm for hosting major soccer events reflects a significant rise in the sport’s popularity and infrastructure development in the U.S., with cities preparing to welcome international teams and fans alike. These efforts highlight a multi-year strategy to elevate soccer’s profile nationally through both men's and women's global tournaments.