Club World Cup Standings
The Club World Cup standings track group stage progress for 32 clubs competing across 8 groups, with top two teams advancing to the knockout rounds.
How the 2025 format reshuffles the deck
FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025 throws out the old seven-team knockout format. Now eight groups of four battle through June 15-30, with matches across US cities. Only group winners and runners-up progress — no third-place lifelines. The condensed schedule means teams face three games in ten days, testing squad depth. Monterrey's 2012 upset of Chelsea proves CONCACAF clubs can punch above their weight, but travel fatigue in cross-continent groups could be decisive.
Reading the tiebreakers
When clubs finish level on points, FIFA's hierarchy kicks in: 1) Goal difference 2) Goals scored 3) Head-to-head result 4) Fair play points. The 2021 Al-Hilal vs Flamengo clash showed how disciplinary records can decide advancement. Unlike national teams, club tournaments often see wider scorelines — Bayern Munich's 8-2 demolition of Barcelona in 2020 still looms large. Expect CONMEBOL and UEFA heavyweights to push for big wins early, knowing goal difference may separate contenders.
Tracking CONCACAF's best shot
With three slots guaranteed for North American clubs, 2025 could mark a breakthrough. Seattle Sounders proved MLS can compete by beating UNAM in 2022's edition. But history favors South America and Europe — only Corinthians (2000, 2012) and Internacional (2006) broke UEFA's streak since 2007. Monterrey's third-place 2019 finish remains CONCACAF's highest achievement. The new format gives clubs like León or Philadelphia Union more games to build momentum.
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How Club World Cup standings work
Each group awards three points for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss. Tables sort by points, then goal difference, then goals scored—matching standard FIFA group-stage practice for this club competition.
The top teams from each group advance to the knockout bracket. A last-day draw can eliminate a favorite on goal difference alone—use the predictor to test scenarios, then compare with live tables below.
Group A
Group page →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real MadridQualifies (1st) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Flamengo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Manchester CityEliminated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Group B
Group page →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-GermainQualifies (1st) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Porto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bayern MunichEliminated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
Group C
Group page →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Inter Milan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
Group page →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Juventus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How many teams advance from each group?+
Top two from each of the eight groups (16 total) reach the knockout stage.
Where can I see live Club World Cup standings?+
Our standings page updates in real-time during matches, showing group tables with goals scored/conceded and head-to-head records.
Has an MLS club ever won the Club World Cup?+
No. D.C. United (1998) and LA Galaxy (2000) lost their only finals appearances to South American opponents.
Why isn't the 2024 Club World Cup happening?+
FIFA paused the traditional December tournament to transition to the new 32-team summer format launching in June 2025.