How City qualified
Manchester City earned their place at the 2025 Club World Cup by winning the 2023 UEFA Champions League. That title secured one of Europe's berths in FIFA's new 32-team club tournament hosted across the United States.
How club squads work
Unlike a national-team World Cup, clubs register a large first-team squad for the Club World Cup rather than a fixed 26 by nationality. Clubs can include eligible players under contract, and registration windows allow some new signings if paperwork clears.
Follow City's matches
Use our Club World Cup hub for the schedule, standings and results to track how Manchester City and the other contenders progressed through the groups and knockouts.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Man City qualify for the Club World Cup?+
By winning the 2023 Champions League.
Where was the 2025 Club World Cup?+
In the United States.
How many teams were in it?+
32, in the new expanded format.
Do clubs pick squads by nationality?+
No — clubs register their eligible first-team players.