Manchester City will get a brief distraction from their current run of uncharacteristic form this week when the draw is made for the Club World Cup. The event, taking place in the United States in the summer of 2025,

The draw for the 2025 Club World Cup will be held in Miami on Thursday 5 December 2024 at 6pm GMT (1pm local time). Viewers wishing to watch the draw can tune in on Fifa.com, Fifa+ and “supporting channels”.

Following are the 32 teams that have qualified for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup to be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13.

On Saturday, the final spot for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup—set to be held in the United States next summer—was secured. With all 32 teams now confirmed, the only remaining step is the draw, which will determine the groupings and potential playoff matchups.

Who Chelsea will face remains unknown for now, but ahead of the draw their pot number has been confirmed. As reported by CAZE TV, Chelsea will be in Pot 2 for the 2025 Club World Cup draw.

As the maiden draw for the new-look Club World Cup format approaches, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have been placed in Pot 4. The 'host club' of the event, the MLS Supporters Shield winners are invitees and could be facing a number of world juggernauts as the tournament expands to a full 32-team deal,

We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new FIFA Club World Cup, detailing who has qualified and when the competition is being played.

When is the Club World Cup 2025 draw? Date, time, teams, pots and how to watch - Everything you need to know ahead of the draw for the event